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Post by Ripper on Jan 2, 2006 10:27:05 GMT -5
Im in need now of a nice 12 string guitar...What would be my best bet for under $1000? ( acoustic )
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Post by bam on Jan 2, 2006 10:39:51 GMT -5
takamine or ibanez, thats what I know (and like).. and if it's $1000, you could even probably get two 12-string gutars !!
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Post by Trey on Jan 2, 2006 13:28:05 GMT -5
Used Vintage Guild(pre-Fender) you can find them all day long for around $900, and they will be better than anything you can get new in the price range.
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Post by beckerologly on Nov 3, 2006 0:21:16 GMT -5
does anyone know what 12-string was used form the original Hotel California recording? Every guitar in that song is toned to perfection  |
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Post by vonFrenchie on Nov 13, 2006 19:27:53 GMT -5
You can find some nice Ricks on ebay for less than 1000 bucks.
I was looking but I cant find out what guitar was used on Hotel California. I'm gonna guess it was a Rick or a Fender.
I've heard many good things about Fender's 12 string Strat. It's 700 bucks on musicians friend, plus its a strat so most of the mods on this site are designed around it.
Dean and Schecter both make sub-$750 guitars which go for around 350-500 on the internet. I'm sure they are worth a second look.
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Post by dunkelfalke on Nov 14, 2006 9:42:22 GMT -5
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Post by Ripper on Nov 15, 2006 12:19:26 GMT -5
VonFrenchie...
I heard that the 12 string on Hotel California was played through a Leslie speaker.
Any scoop?
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Post by ChrisK on Nov 15, 2006 19:14:07 GMT -5
For how much song coverage do you need it? For electric sounds, I cover the Ric sounds thru my Variax. I have the original model with a Workbench ($99 street) where I can build and download virtual guitar models into the Variax. I've seen the newer Model 300 for perhaps $333 or so new at GC. For my minimal use, the stock Ric patches that come with the Variax are fine, as are the patches for acoustic 12 strings. www.line6.com |
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Post by The Doctor on Dec 14, 2006 8:58:39 GMT -5
Takamine 12-string was used by Dave Gilmour between 1987 & 1989 while on tour, so if he played one it must be good.
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Post by dunkelfalke on Dec 14, 2006 9:57:13 GMT -5
the 12 string on the delicate sound of thunder tour was played by the other guitarist, tim renwick afair.
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Post by dd842 on Dec 15, 2006 10:11:41 GMT -5
I have seen the odd Sigma (Martin entry level) advertised for sale here and there.
I even played one recently - I don't own a 12 string and so I am no expert on them, but to my ear it sounded pretty good.
Have you considered Yamaha?
They are commonly available, inexpensively, and - while I have not played a 12 string - I have a late '70s FG-160 which sounds really good. Fantastic if you factor in the low price.
I would expect to pay $300 plus? for either one.
A friend of mine also told me about a guitar called "Flambeau".
He is a professional guitarist and said if I can get my hands on one of these rare gems, either buy it or let him know about it so he can buy it.
Dan
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Post by RandomHero on Dec 20, 2006 8:16:04 GMT -5
Look for Mitchell at your local GC. They make a 12-string dreadnought model for $199. I know that sounds a little cheap, but this thing is amazing for the money; they list at twice that. The tuners are sealed, and pretty good, it's a solid spruce top, and the intonation seems to be right. It's even got some nice cosmetic touches.
Worth a try. I bought one.
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Post by ChrisK on Dec 20, 2006 16:30:07 GMT -5
Wow, and it doesn't even have 14 strings. ;D
Have a very merry......
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