12-String Acoustic Guitars
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Martin Guitar Grand J-16E 12 String
12-String Acoustic Guitars
Taylor 552ce 12-Fret Next Generation
12-String Acoustic Guitars
Recording King RDS-9-12-TS 12 String
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Baton Rouge AR61S/ACEC-12
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Lakewood M-31-12 P Natural
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Taylor PS54ce HRW/Adi Spruce NG
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Furch Blue Dc-CM-12 a SPE w/GB
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Breedlove Discovery S CN SAT. BLK DBL12
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Breedlove Artista Pro Concert BA 12 CE W
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Taylor 354ce Studio Special Edition H
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Ibanez AEG1221-BOT
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Ovation 2758-NEB-G 12 String Elite Pro
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Baton Rouge X11S/FC-12
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Baton Rouge X11LS/D-12
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Harley Benton Custom Line King-12 CE NT
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Taylor 454ce-R Tobacco Sunburst Top
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Martin Guitar Grand J-16E 12 string
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Guild D-1212 Nat Westerly
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Lakewood D-Blackwood-12 Custom
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Fender CA DLX Villager E BLK
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Fender CA DLX Villager E HSB
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Furch Green D-TR 12 a VTC w/GB
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Furch Blue Dc-SW 12 a EAS-VTC w/GB
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Breedlove Pursuit EX S Concert SW 12
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Ibanez AJ7012M1E-BK
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Breedlove Discovery S Conc 12-St CE EB
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DAngelico Premier Bowery 12 LS VNatural
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Breedlove Discovery S Conc 12-St CE BS
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Framus Vintage Hootenanny 12 SB HP
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DAngelico Premier Fulton Aged Burst
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Framus Vintage Hootenanny 12 SB Nitro
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Framus Vintage Hootenanny 12 TS
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Framus Vintage Hootenanny 12 HP
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Taylor 354ce
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Martin Guitar HD1228
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Furch Red Pure Gc-SR 12 String a
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Harley Benton Custom Line CLJ-412E LH w/Bag
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Harley Benton Custom Line CLJ-412E LH w/Bag
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Furch Blue G-SW 12 a
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Taylor Legacy Edition 855e
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Taylor 250ce-BLK Plus
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Martin Guitar Grand J-16E 12-String
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Taylor 264ce-K DLX
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Taylor 254ce Plus
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Baton Rouge X34S/D-12
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Taylor 150ce
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Harley Benton Custom Line CLD-10SCE-1 Bundle
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Harley Benton Custom Line CLD-10SCE-12 w/Bag
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About 12-String Acoustic Guitars
12-string acoustic guitars offer a rich, shimmering chorus-like sound unmatched by standard six-string instruments. They're favored by players seeking a fuller, more complex tone, often used in folk, rock, and alternative genres. Mastering a 12-string requires adjusted technique due to the increased string tension and complexity.
12-String Acoustic Guitars — Pros & Cons
PROS
- Unique, shimmering chorus effect creates a fuller sound.
- Visually striking and often a focal point on stage.
- Offers a distinct voice, ideal for layering and texture.
- Can be surprisingly versatile across genres with proper technique.
CONS
- Increased string tension demands more finger strength and can be fatiguing.
- Tuning can be more challenging and requires more frequent adjustments.
- Fingerpicking can be difficult initially due to string density.
- Can be more susceptible to buzzing if not properly set up.
Frequently Asked Questions About 12-String Acoustic Guitars
The doubled strings and increased string tension contribute to more friction and potential instability, making precise tuning more crucial and frequent.
Lighter gauges are often preferred to mitigate the increased tension, but finding the right balance between playability and tone is key; experimentation is encouraged.
12-strings require heavier, more robust bracing to handle the significantly higher tension, impacting the guitar's resonance and projection.
