"Go look for a used Seagull !!
Came across one by accident or perhaps that was luck, several years ago at Guitar Ctr. Hadn't planned on buying a 12 but at $250 it was hard to refuse. Got it for the studio. It sounds great. The only 12's…"
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Looking for a Quality 12-String
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Kyle Ober Aug 4, 2009.
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Dominic Lupico replied to Riceman1974's discussion Looking for a Quality 12-String"I just saw a nice used Carr at www.9southguitars.com and have owned Samick Greg Bennett design guitars which are in that price range which were very nice. I have no financial connection to 9 South, but do shop there."
Antonio Cotichini replied to Riceman1974's discussion Looking for a Quality 12-String"Oh, yes I forgot to name Seagull amongst the North American brands! Very good for the price. But I forgot many other brands too. Sorry."
Jan Borgstroem replied to Riceman1974's discussion Looking for a Quality 12-String"I have counted little on it and the man asking for the equivalent of $ 227 - The 12-stringed, I have now is a more than 20 years old Ibanez which has been very dented on the top. I dream of an American built Guild 12 ', but they are too…"
Biggs replied to Riceman1974's discussion Looking for a Quality 12-String"You may want to look at a used Seagull S12 or S12+ if you want electronics. They do have a fairly wide neck, which may or may not be a problem for you. I mostly play fingerstyle and like a wider neck. They sound nice for the price and stay in…"
Judgestone replied to Riceman1974's discussion Looking for a Quality 12-String"I was given a Sigma 12 a few years ago, it needed some work; but I put new tuners, a new saddle and cleaned it up some, and it looks, plays, and sounds great. I have to use x-light strings on it since it is pretty old and to help with less neck…"
Antonio Cotichini replied to Riceman1974's discussion Looking for a Quality 12-String"Try it before buying. It should be made in Korea. How much do they ask? The level of those guitars isn't very high IMO. But I don't like so much the Martin DX series too, so, if you like it go for it."
Jan Borgstroem replied to Riceman1974's discussion Looking for a Quality 12-String"A little off topic, sorry, but a have been offered a Sigma (by Martin). Any opinions from all of you 12 string lovers ?
If I was to buy a new 12 string guitar, I would try out the Martin DX 12,- I owned a six string DX once, and wish I never sold…"
Teja Gerken, Senior Editor replied to Riceman1974's discussion Looking for a Quality 12-String"Here's a link to Acoustic Guitar's recent 12-string review:
http://www.acousticguitar.com/article/default.aspx?articleid=24922"
Antonio Cotichini replied to Riceman1974's discussion Looking for a Quality 12-String"It depends on what you mean by "good". Which is your playing level? If you're just a beginner and want have fun with a 12 string, then you can get a starting level instrument for 350/500$, but if you're a more accomplished one,…"
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Looking to get a 12-string. Don't know what's good. Is there a good one for $300?
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