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bob J

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Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2007 12:28 am

Koa

Joined: Sat Feb 12, 2005 6:20 am
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First name: Bob
Last Name: Johnson
City: Denver
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Is there a body shape most commonly used for a 12 string,
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Jim Kirby

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Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2007 1:10 am

Brazilian Rosewood

Joined: Tue Nov 29, 2005 11:44 am
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Location: Newark, DE
First name: Jim
Last Name: Kirby
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They come in all flavors. I find jumbos to be the most aesthetically pleasing, although if I were to start one today, I'd probably use the OLF SJ design as a starting point.

My own 12 is a Guild 412.

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FishtownMike

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Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2007 11:07 am

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First name: Michael
Last Name: Shaw
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I have searched for twelve string slothead tuners for a guitar i have that could use a new set and they are not to be found. I have found old used ones on ebay but their most likely beatup too.

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martinedwards

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Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2007 8:00 pm

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First name: Martin
Last Name: Edwards
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I've started a mini-jumbo shaped walnut/engleman one....

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Alan Carruth

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Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2007 12:58 am

Brazilian Rosewood

Joined: Sat Jan 15, 2005 12:50 pm
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Location: United States

I've always used a 17" Jumbo for 12s, figuring that treble would be no problem with the octave strings, and going with a shape that favors the bass. I'm not a big fan of Dreads myself, as I feel the tone is not as complex as I'd like, and tends to lack midrange. I bet a 16" SJ would work well too, and be easier to hold.

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