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Old 01-10-2020, 01:54 PM
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I used to perform with a Taylor 355CE. Very nice guitar, huge guitar for me. There are several makers putting out smaller 12-strings that nonetheless are quite nice and quite loud. I have an OM-sized one but I've seen and played some small Collings 12-strings that are amazing. There are probably several other makers that are putting them out these days.
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Old 08-04-2020, 04:06 AM
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I played some 12 strings 35+ years ago. Found them a little hard to play but wanted one anyway. The sound, oh that sound.

Fast forward to this past December. Got the itch again for a 12 string. I tried Fender, Breedlove, Epiphone, Alarez, and a couple of others. They were OK but just didn't do it.

Then I picked up a Takamine GD30CE. This wasn't bad actually pretty dang good.

Then I picked up a Takamine GJ72CE. It's a jumbo but played so easily and oh the sound. It followed me home.

I may be a bit prejudiced but give Takamine a honest look.
Don't you miss the fretboard dot inlay markers?
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Old 08-04-2020, 07:17 PM
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Don't you miss the fretboard dot inlay markers?
I never understood the purpose of markers on the fretboard. It's not like you can see the fretboard when playing.

I'd pay a small premium for a clean fretboard without markers myself.
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I never understood the purpose of markers on the fretboard. It's not like you can see the fretboard when playing.

I'd pay a small premium for a clean fretboard without markers myself.
If I am sitting down I can see the fretboard quite clearly.
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I was in my local guitar store a while back and found a used Blueridge BR160-12. I played it for maybe an hour in the store then took it home. It has a solid spruce top and solid rosewood B/S. It's a jumbo, similar to the Guilds, but made in China. I was quite surprised at the playability and tone it produced. I have owned an American Guild 12 (F412) and this one rivals it. Great bass response and overall tone. The price was nice too.
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