Members Strife333 Posted November 6, 2008 Members Share Posted November 6, 2008 a decent 12 string electric guitar? I'd like to play one to see if I would like. none of the guitar stores around me have any in stock to try out. I don't really want to invest a whole lot of money in case it turns out I hate it. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members maximuskatana Posted November 6, 2008 Members Share Posted November 6, 2008 Whats, "a whole lot of money" cause there are some decent 12 stringers, but their pricey. There was a nice 12 string sg at guitar center, but i cant currently find it on their site. Also, we talking electric or acoustic, i assume electric but just thought i would check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members maximuskatana Posted November 6, 2008 Members Share Posted November 6, 2008 Here it is.http://www.gibsoncustom.com/flash/products/designer/eds1275/EDS-1275.html But it is a custom shop, I cant remember the price but im sure its $$$$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Vinhoff Posted November 6, 2008 Members Share Posted November 6, 2008 I have one of these would be willing to part with it too for a pretty fair price, pm me if interested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BeanoBoy Posted November 6, 2008 Members Share Posted November 6, 2008 I got a Danelectro 12 string at a guitar show real cheap. The guy bought ten to the show and I bought the last one. I paid less than $200. Not sure what they usually go for, but it's a playable decent sounding 12 string. Is it a Rickenbacker? No way,probably wouldn't be real gig worthy, but you wouldn't pay much and it would introduce you to 12 stringing. I use it for recording with a Janglebox Compressor. The Janglebox really brings the Dano's lipstick pickups to life and it stays in tune reasonably well for recording. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Vinhoff Posted November 6, 2008 Members Share Posted November 6, 2008 Danelectro 12-strings seem to be going for around $500 these days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Railfanespee Posted November 6, 2008 Members Share Posted November 6, 2008 Eastwood Classic 12 Eastwood Nashville 12 Agile AL-2500 12 string Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NotDead Posted November 6, 2008 Members Share Posted November 6, 2008 Epi riviera 12 strings are amazing guitars. Plug into Vox AC30, tone is orgasmic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bluesidae Posted November 6, 2008 Members Share Posted November 6, 2008 A Rick?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dcindc Posted November 6, 2008 Members Share Posted November 6, 2008 I have a Danelectro Hodad. It might be for sale.I have a Daisy Rock 12 string. The neck is narrow, but it's a great git. No jangle from the Mini hum pups, very rockish.I've played the Dean, it was neck heavy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ej Posted November 6, 2008 Members Share Posted November 6, 2008 http://www.schecterguitars.com/index.asp Played it the other day in my local shop, plays SO NICE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members docjeffrey Posted November 6, 2008 Members Share Posted November 6, 2008 I have a Rickenbacker 360/12 and an Epi Elitist Riviera 12. The Riviera gets played more these days because the neck on the Rick is really cramped. I love the sound of the Rick, but I'm seriously considering selling it and getting a 660/12 like this one: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Strife333 Posted November 6, 2008 Author Members Share Posted November 6, 2008 I have one of these would be willing to part with it too for a pretty fair price, pm me if interested How close is the neck on this to a regular strat. For some reason i can't get on to well with strat necks. Thanks for all the helps so far guys. I'd like to try to limit it to about $300. I don't know if I'm going to like it or even want to keep it so I'd rather not invest a lot of money. Does anyone have any experience with the Dean (I think the Boca) 12 Strings? I think a hollow or semi hollow body would be the best to go with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Strife333 Posted November 6, 2008 Author Members Share Posted November 6, 2008 Also, I've seen some really cheap 12 String SG copies of Ebay. Jay Turser I wanna say. Any experience with those? I know you tend to get what you pay for. If I could have a rick 330/12 I do it, but I don't think I could do it justice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dcindc Posted November 6, 2008 Members Share Posted November 6, 2008 Does anyone have any experience with the Dean (I think the Boca) 12 Strings? I think a hollow or semi hollow body would be the best to go with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Strife333 Posted November 6, 2008 Author Members Share Posted November 6, 2008 I didn't notice that until the second read through. Thanks for pointing it out. Aside from that, how did you like it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dcindc Posted November 6, 2008 Members Share Posted November 6, 2008 I didn't. It felt cheap. It looked nice from a distance, which is why I picked it up, but it disappointed. Either the Daisy Rock or the Dano were nicer. The Daisy is really nice but it has a narrow neck, and no jangle, so it's out for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members A_Gitarman Posted November 6, 2008 Members Share Posted November 6, 2008 I didn't. It felt cheap. It looked nice from a distance, which is why I picked it up, but it disappointed. Either the Daisy Rock or the Dano were nicer. The Daisy is really nice but it has a narrow neck, and no jangle, so it's out for you. I picked up a MIK Dean Boca 12 in a trade. Mine is not neck heavy (for a 12-string) & plays nicely. Action, fit & finish, & hardware are all solid... doesn't feel cheap at all. The only drawback, IMO, is the pickups, which are pretty standard high-output humbuckers like what you'd find on just about any other Korean import. They just don't give it any 'jangle' at all. I've recently swapped them out for a Gibson 498T and a GFS Dream-90 & will be giving them the 'acid test' at tonight's gig... see how it cuts through with the new 'pups (not pictured). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fulcrumpoint Posted November 6, 2008 Members Share Posted November 6, 2008 Beautiful guitar, I kinda miss my Ric 330 for all the cleans I used to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dcindc Posted November 6, 2008 Members Share Posted November 6, 2008 I picked up a MIK Dean Boca 12 in a trade. Mine is not neck heavy (for a 12-string) & plays nicely. Action, fit & finish, & hardware are all solid... doesn't feel cheap at all. Were they all MIK or could I have played a MII or MIC? It was the dark natural finish btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vcnyls Posted November 6, 2008 Members Share Posted November 6, 2008 Man, this thread is giving me serious 12-string GAS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Strife333 Posted November 6, 2008 Author Members Share Posted November 6, 2008 Thanks for all the input guys. If I were to go with the dano, daisy, or dean, could I put an EQ pedel in a board and bring out the high end? Or would it just suck out the tone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Vinhoff Posted November 6, 2008 Members Share Posted November 6, 2008 How close is the neck on this to a regular strat. For some reason i can't get on to well with strat necks. Thanks for all the helps so far guys. I'd like to try to limit it to about $300. I don't know if I'm going to like it or even want to keep it so I'd rather not invest a lot of money. Does anyone have any experience with the Dean (I think the Boca) 12 Strings? I think a hollow or semi hollow body would be the best to go with. Thinner and wider as far as I recall haven't picked it up in a while Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BeanoBoy Posted November 7, 2008 Members Share Posted November 7, 2008 Thanks for all the input guys. If I were to go with the dano, daisy, or dean, could I put an EQ pedel in a board and bring out the high end? Or would it just suck out the tone? Do yourself a favor, save up and get a Janglebox pedal. Believe the hype. It makes 12 strings shimmer. Think Byrds-Beatles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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