quick question, 6 or 12?

shaggy · Post by **shaggy** » Mon Oct 03, 2005 9:11 pm

I have a talent show coming up and im planning to play Raven solo. Even though Dave plays the acoustic version on a 6 string, I have a choice of a 12 also. Even though obviously when it comes down to it's up to me, would it be a good idea to pull out the 12 string for a solo of it or just stay with the 6?

Thanks,
shaggy

Jenns4Ever9501 · Post by **Jenns4Ever9501** » Mon Oct 03, 2005 9:38 pm

Hmmm, interesting dilemma. I'm a huge fan of 12 string guitar, and I'm trying to hear how it might sound solo on a 12 in my head, and depending on how you play (your style and form), it might work very well. But again, that's up to you. I'd have to actually hear side by side comparisons to make a decision as to what I like, but again, up to you. My $.02.

Coldchillin · Post by **Coldchillin** » Mon Oct 03, 2005 10:27 pm

6 for a solo show.

Nitro1515 · Post by **Nitro1515** » Mon Oct 03, 2005 10:33 pm

Jenns4Ever9501 wrote:Hmmm, interesting dilemma. I'm a huge fan of 12 string guitar, and I'm trying to hear how it might sound solo on a 12 in my head, and depending on how you play (your style and form), it might work very well. But again, that's up to you. I'd have to actually hear side by side comparisons to make a decision as to what I like, but again, up to you. My $.02.

Here is how it sounds on a 12 solo, this is my video for it
http://www.archive.org/download/Raven_Gianni/Raven.WMV

Jenns4Ever9501 · Post by **Jenns4Ever9501** » Tue Oct 04, 2005 12:08 am

Hmmm, after hearing it on a 12, I'd have to agree: 6 string for a solo performance. Most definitely. But again, totally up to you.

dmfollower · Post by **dmfollower** » Thu Oct 06, 2005 2:44 am

I think i rather like the 12 version if your playing solo. I used to have a 12 and so i can't play it myself. If your singing i think you should throw in a lot of extra muting though.
If you can't sing or mute well then just use a six string and roll with what you got but if your voice can carry well then go with the twelve and let the guitar back up your vocals. Raven is a tough one to do solo. Check out dave playin' it solo(on a sixer) and then make your decision.

Popeye2003 · Post by **Popeye2003** » Sat Oct 08, 2005 7:04 am

I thought it sounded pretty cool on the 12-string.

Coldchillin · Post by **Coldchillin** » Sat Oct 08, 2005 9:03 am

Popeye2003 wrote:I thought it sounded pretty cool on the 2-string.

That would be quite difficult.

dmfollower · Post by **dmfollower** » Sat Oct 08, 2005 2:27 pm

Maybe he ment a 21 string?

Machtimus · Post by **Machtimus** » Sat Oct 08, 2005 2:28 pm

dmfollower wrote:Maybe he ment a 21 string?

Popeye2003 · Post by **Popeye2003** » Sun Oct 09, 2005 12:35 am

Coldchillin23222 wrote:
Popeye2003 wrote:I thought it sounded pretty cool on the 2-string.
That would be quite difficult.

Trust me, it does.

Coldchillin · Post by **Coldchillin** » Sun Oct 09, 2005 11:40 am

Popeye2003 wrote:
Coldchillin23222 wrote:
Popeye2003 wrote:I thought it sounded pretty cool on the 2-string.
That would be quite difficult.
Trust me, it does.

:roll::roll::roll::roll::roll::roll::roll::roll::roll:

Popeye2003 · Post by **Popeye2003** » Sun Oct 09, 2005 10:52 pm

Coldchillin23222 wrote:
Popeye2003 wrote:
Coldchillin23222 wrote:
Popeye2003 wrote:I thought it sounded pretty cool on the 2-string.
That would be quite difficult.
Trust me, it does.
:roll::roll::roll::roll::roll::roll::roll::roll::roll:

I know I said 2....