I agree with Michael about the Taylor 12's.I would love to have the Leo Kottke model.
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| Author: | bob J [ Tue Jul 25, 2006 11:12 pm ] |
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What are the best models for building a 12 string? |
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| Author: | JBreault [ Tue Jul 25, 2006 11:23 pm ] |
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Which acoustic guitars do you feel have the best sound? Odds are, that same maker has a 12 string that sounds really nice too. I would head out to the nearest Guitar Center or other music store and play away. I personally like Martin's, but this is a very subjective thing. Happy hunting Bob! |
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| Author: | bob J [ Wed Jul 26, 2006 12:06 am ] |
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Joe, is Martin's body for 12 string their Dred shape? |
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| Author: | Michael Dale Payne [ Wed Jul 26, 2006 12:12 am ] |
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Factory made 12 string I like Taylor, Alverez Yairi and early 70's model Yamaha (the SG270). As far as size of guitar, most are dreadnaught bodies but Taylors 555 and 655 are both very good 12 strings. I have built my SJ in a 12 string variant and I like it a lot. I built one OM 12 string it was pretty good. |
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| Author: | JBreault [ Wed Jul 26, 2006 12:34 am ] |
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[QUOTE=bob J] Joe, is Martin's body for 12 string their Dred shape?[/QUOTE] Yes. Like Michael pointed out, most makers use the dread shape. I have seen some jumbo sized 12 strings too. |
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| Author: | Dave Anderson [ Wed Jul 26, 2006 12:37 am ] |
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I agree with Michael about the Taylor 12's.I would love to have the Leo Kottke model.
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| Author: | Colin S [ Wed Jul 26, 2006 1:28 am ] |
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UK guitar builder Dave King builds a 12 string parlour guitar. Don't be limited by the major manufacturers body shapes, they are building for a mass market, if it's for yourself just adapt your favourite body. Colin Dave King 12 string parlour Colin |
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| Author: | JBreault [ Wed Jul 26, 2006 1:44 am ] |
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Colin, that is a great looking guitar! I wonder how the smaller body affects the sound...It makes sense though, there are plenty of multicourse instruments from the South American continent that have small bodies like this Columbian Tiple: 
So Bob, you are only limited by your imagination. |
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| Author: | drfuzz [ Wed Jul 26, 2006 2:03 am ] |
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Stella!!!! |
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| Author: | Dennis E. [ Wed Jul 26, 2006 7:35 am ] |
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12-string parlor ... I think I'm in love! |
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| Author: | bob J [ Mon Jul 31, 2006 11:00 pm ] |
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Drfuz, Are you working on your part for 'Street Car......' Thanks for the great info all, |
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| Author: | Andy Zimmerman [ Tue Aug 01, 2006 2:26 am ] |
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I built one from Mike P's SJ model and it turned out great. If you are going to build one it is a great size for a 12 |
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| Author: | bob J [ Tue Aug 01, 2006 8:45 am ] |
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Thanks all, |
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