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I kind of miss playing a 12 string (baritone question)
but then again I don't. When I was a 20 something a Yahama 12 string was my only guitar. I took that guitar everywhere. After a couple/three years the "chimeyness" started to get to me. Another thing that really bugged me was when an octave string started to go. It drove me nuts. Having enough of this I took off the 2nd octave strings and played it like a wide neck 6 string.
Finally I bought my Guild D-55 and the Yamaha was retired to a closet where it sat for 20 something years. After I had got married I gave it to the brother of a friend and never looked back. My fingers start to hurt empathically just at the thought of playing one again, but for certain tunes nothing beats them. So I was wondering, what about 8 string baritones? I'm not thinking 2k, but more like 300 - 400 as I would use it sporatically, maybe do some composing on it etc. Do they exist or just the 6 string variation at that price point?
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The only 8-string bari I know of is the Taylor (no longer made as part of the regular lineup), which is pricier.
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Just get you a 12-string cousin of that Guild and you'll be set!
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No, I just can't do it,
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Or are you thinking of 4 doubled courses, like an 8 string bass?
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Ibanez also made one but is currently out of production. ESP have them in electric. You might find a used Taylor or Ibanez on eBay.
Hey, AMS have an Ibanez in stock. https://www.americanmusical.com/Item...A-AE255BT-LIST |
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I would love to play a Taylor 8 string baritone but very few exist.
If you want an 8 string baritone, you will most likely have to have one custom made for you. That will be a bit over $500.00.
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The Taylor 8 string baritones comeback periodically. I have the LTD from a couple years ago and I love it. Sadly, as someone pointed out they will be more than $500 even used. I guess that would mean a BTO is out too. :-(
Great idea though Barry. They might scratch your itch. |
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Interesting this thread came up today. I just came back from my local luthier and he showed me a guitar he modified and changed from a 6 string to an 8 string. If you had an old guitar you could likely get that changed into a baritone. It doesn't look like that difficult or costly a job. It should be in your budget range at least.
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What about doing a Roger McGuinn type thing with an octave G string.
You could get this for $68 http://www.addstring.com. Make your current guitar a 7 string, get a 12 string sim and it's a non invasive mod. Just a thought |
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Barry if you'd like to try something for a change of pace grab yourself a set of 'High Strung' or 'Nashville Tuning' strings.
Basically the octave set from a 12-string guitar. -Martin MSPHT 10 -D'Addario EJ38H -GHS CU-BBHT ... my favorites Haunting but addictive sound (think guitar, harp and mandolin mix) - I've enjoyed your compositions and think that with your superb playing style you might find it fun - played in unison with your regular 6-string or solo ... and it's relatively inexpensive too. Back to guitars ... The Ibanez AEL 108MD is an 8-string acoustic guitar with double octaves on the G and D strings.(see picture)
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Yes, I just looked up that point earlier in the day. Would it not be possible to move the bridge back a bit to give it the longer scale?
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