12 String Dreams

[LazerBeakShiek]

A 12 string is a powerful tool to record and perform with. Are there any 12 strings that you think are fine guitars?

There is this one. Everybody should know it. There are many like it, but this one is MINE!

or how about a Fender Hellcat! Why did they flip the thin string in front of the thick?

Hellcat is on the cheap side.

this one is really bad.

the Squier I'd stay clear of.

Go with a Dan...can't believe I said that.
Danelectro

 

[R D Smith]

Good to see you back LBS.

 

[Old Music Guy]

330/6. I fell in love at first sight. Not a 12 string, but it's everything you think it is.

This is a J-45/12. I got this as a companion to my J-45/6. I got him about 3 months ago? I took it out of the case, tunes it, and haven't had to touch the tuners since. I play this guy every day. It sounds absolutely amazing. You can't go t wrong. Forget the price. It's worth it!

I had one of these about 2 years ago. Always wanted an electric 12 string. I just couldn't afford a Rick. I would have kept it, but I wanted a Taylor. I ended up selling both, but I would love to have this one back.

My friend has a Dano just lke the pic. Plays like crap, sounds tinny even with the Lipsticks and won't stay in tune.

A Squire 12 string with P90s? That's a hard no. IMHO. As with any Fender acoustic. No, thank you.

If you already own the Rick, congratulations, and good luck. Play it in good health.
If not, save a grand and get the Gretsch. Fine instrument. Just look for a used one made in Korea and not a new one from China.

 

[Old Music Guy]

Why did they flip the thin string in front of the thick?

I don't think that there is a right or wrong way. Thin strings first is the traditional way to string it. The reverse is "The McGuinn" way.
Personally, I find that if the the "thick" string is before the "thin" string. the thin string tends to get lost. My buddy tunes it fat and thin. I'm a thin string first guy.
Whatever works for you. No rules in music.

 

[LazerBeakShiek]

I don't think that there is a right or wrong way.

There is. The nut has to be cut for the change.

Those J-45's are nice. HOWEVER, the one's from 2010's and on did not hold up well. Many Hummingbirds too have the pickguard peeling off..unusable frets from warped necks..etc. Gibson is a nightmare.

Those Martin's, and Taylors for masses, don't fair any better in time. Wait, how can my $99 Epiphone Dreadnaught still look and play like new? It doesn't fall apart, why? I also got a Yamaha that has been around forever.

That Fender high pressure laminate, BS, Jim Dandy, acoustics nonsense is terrible.

Yes, that 330/12 is mine.

China...junk..it is unavoidable, eventually something is going to be MIC'd.

 

[Track Rat]

12 strings bring back a bitter memory. I had a Guild 12 back in the early 70's that as a dumb kid, traded for an Ampeg B-42X................Hold me........
But since I have aquired some decent 12's. An Alverez 12 is a phenomenal guitar. I have since picked up an Ibenez and a Sigma. All REALLY decent acoustics. I'd LOVE a 360/12 but I settled on a Dano. It does the jangle pretty good

 

[LazerBeakShiek]

Hey RD Smith, what's up!

 

[LazerBeakShiek]

An Alverez 12 is a phenomenal guitar.

Oooh.. Nice.

 

[LazerBeakShiek]

You know what I hate. Can't stand . Despise.
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Clones, copies, rip offs. The music world is convoluted enough, with one lie holding up the next, this house of cards barely stands.

 

[Old Music Guy]

Sorry. I didn't mean to step in

 

[LazerBeakShiek]

Sorry. I didn't mean to step in

NO you didn't. I saw your foot land clear of that ruff patch. Your guitars are magnificent.

..not TrackRat's Danelectro 12..What were you thinking?..haha just kidding.

 

[Old Music Guy]

This post put me in nostalgic mood. Just mad an offer on a Gretsch 12.
What's one more guitar?

 

[R D Smith]

Hey RD Smith, what's up!

Same stuff, different day.

 

[rob aylestone]

I have an 11 string like Lazer's - but mine has the thick/thin reversed. I bought it years ago, and never thought anything of it - until one day I was working on a Searchers show and took it in and gave it to John McNally, who plays one, because I couldn't get it to sound quite right. He picked it up and laughed - the strings are on backwards! They have quite a lot of songs with prominent 12 string twanging - he couldn't make it sound like him either. I keep meaning to get a new nut, but never got around to it. I didn't know it had 11 strings - so that is my grandson I think!

 

[LazerBeakShiek]

11 String! That's a keeper.

You guys do the 2 compressor thing? For the Byrds, and other great jangles..

What 2 are you using?
I like the mini MXR Dynacomp and mini Keeley as in the video.

 

[LazerBeakShiek]

get the Gretsch. Fine instrument. Just look for a used one made in Korea and not a new one from China.

You know I am. Bidding on one right now.

 

[Old Music Guy]

I put in a bid on "verb last night for the same model. I bid low, and got a counter for $600 + $100 shipping. I declined it only because I had one and sold it. I don't need another right now.
$999 is the "new in box" price. Korean made.

 

[Old Music Guy]

It's a great guitar, I loved it. And would look great next to my Country Gentleman.
However, that's large money. Their price range is between $520 and $625 used, with a HSC.
Good luck

 

[LazerBeakShiek]

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[Old Music Guy]

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Yep. That's a Ricky. Interesting