Members TN.Frank Posted November 27, 2008 Members Share Posted November 27, 2008 There's a local guy that's had an Austin 12 string for sale for months. He has it down to $100 bucks and I was thinking about seeing if he'd want to trade for my Peavey Reactor. IF he did, why would I want/need a 12 string guitar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members panhandler Posted November 27, 2008 Members Share Posted November 27, 2008 It's a staple in the arsenal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Michael Martin Posted November 27, 2008 Members Share Posted November 27, 2008 Because you'll keep GASsing for one until you get your hands on one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members garthman Posted November 27, 2008 Members Share Posted November 27, 2008 I bought one about 6 months ago - made me very sorry I didn't do so years ago. Go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members OldGuitarPlayer Posted November 27, 2008 Members Share Posted November 27, 2008 I like 12 strings but find most of them hard to play. The only one I have tried in the past few years that was nice to play and sounded great was the Martin DX12 model like Samilyn has. I even tried it against Simon & Patricks and more expensive Takamine models and the Martin DX12 was the sure winner in tone, intonation and playability. I have to admit..the best 12 string I have played EVER was an Ovation Adamas model. Amazing playability and excellent sound considering it's body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stormin1155 Posted November 27, 2008 Members Share Posted November 27, 2008 Just go and play it. You'll get your question answered there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hudman Posted November 27, 2008 Members Share Posted November 27, 2008 Wait. I think you are in the middle of a buying spree. See if your reso can keep you happy for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TN.Frank Posted November 27, 2008 Author Members Share Posted November 27, 2008 Because you'll keep GASsing for one until you get your hands on one. That's just it, I have no GAS AT ALL for one. Just saw it and know that the poor guy hasn't moved it in months, thought it'd be a good way to get rid of my electric, especially since I got rid of the amp. I've played em' in the past, nice sound, like playing thru a chorus pedal. So, do ya' tune em' like a mando where both sets of strings are the same pitch or are they tuned off pitch with each other? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TN.Frank Posted November 27, 2008 Author Members Share Posted November 27, 2008 Well, it doesn't matter anyway, he's not interested in a trade. No big deal, just thought I could get out of my electric and into another acoustic. I'd really rather have a 6 string if I had my druthers but I guess a 12 would be ok except for string change day,LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rhancox Posted November 27, 2008 Members Share Posted November 27, 2008 Nobody can answer your original question better than you. I've had one since high school and it's all I've ever owned since, so my opinion can certainly be viewed as biased. I don't understand the string change dilemma though. Just because there's 12 doesn't mean it's any harder. It just takes a little longer. And so what's wring with that? Are we so busy we only have time to change 6? Or is it just the drudgery of changing strings? If that's the case, why play the instrument at all? Go play a tuba. I enjoy my 12-string and I love every aspect of it. But only you can decide why you need one. Happy Thanksgiving! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Samilyn Posted November 27, 2008 Members Share Posted November 27, 2008 I fell in love with 12-string when I was a kid and that love has grown throughout the years. They are the grand piano of the guitar world. If that 12-er is a good player, the price is certainly right. Go for it. You won't regret it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Flogger59 Posted November 27, 2008 Members Share Posted November 27, 2008 Look for the usual issues, neck bow, bridge lift, yata,yata. I hope that you enjoy the process of tuning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Freeman Keller Posted November 27, 2008 Members Share Posted November 27, 2008 You could alway kill two birds (or snakes or bats) with one stone http://www.forbiddenguitars.com/creations.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TN.Frank Posted November 27, 2008 Author Members Share Posted November 27, 2008 Look for the usual issues, neck bow, bridge lift, yata,yata. I hope that you enjoy the process of tuning. Don't have a clue about tuning a 12. I just thought if I can't sell my electric that maybe I could trade for a 12 since I've alreay got two 6 strings and a resonator on the way a 12 is about the only acoustic that I Don't have. No real GAS for one, just thought it'd be the next logical guitar to get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NotDead Posted November 27, 2008 Members Share Posted November 27, 2008 12 stringers are tuned like a six string, with the even strings tuned an octave up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TN.Frank Posted November 27, 2008 Author Members Share Posted November 27, 2008 I'm not going to buy anything and I don't need a 12 string. It just seems like if I can trade the Peavey that it would be a logical step to get a 12 string instead of another 6 string, that's all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Samilyn Posted November 27, 2008 Members Share Posted November 27, 2008 You could alway kill two birds (or snakes or bats) with one stonehttp://www.forbiddenguitars.com/creations.html Indeed. True works of art. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TN.Frank Posted November 27, 2008 Author Members Share Posted November 27, 2008 And I'll be the price is a "work of art" too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members panhandler Posted November 27, 2008 Members Share Posted November 27, 2008 Well, it doesn't matter anyway, he's not interested in a trade. No big deal, just thought I could get out of my electric and into another acoustic. I'd really rather have a 6 string if I had my druthers but I guess a 12 would be ok except for string change day,LOL. Now ya gotta find nuther one... the hunt is on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TN.Frank Posted November 27, 2008 Author Members Share Posted November 27, 2008 Now ya gotta find nuther one... the hunt is on! Not really. I just put the electric on LSN for trade for an acoustic, 6 string, 12 string, dosen't really matter, just figure I'd get more use out of another acoustic instead of an electric with NO amp,LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Samilyn Posted November 27, 2008 Members Share Posted November 27, 2008 And I'll be the price is a "work of art" too. Yup. Probably in the "heart failure" strata. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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