is a 12 string worth it?

isaac · Post by **isaac** » Wed Sep 17, 2003 11:41 am

actually, he was the 3rd. he took control of me, remember?

Speenis · Post by **Speenis** » Wed Sep 17, 2003 11:45 am

oh yeah

, i forgot

i-am-me · Post by **i-am-me** » Wed Sep 17, 2003 12:17 pm

haha. mind control is fun! I dunno if its so worth it. unless you absoultely want it. i know i want one, but i don't think its reallly practical. i would love to have one cause they sound awesome, but i htink a nice 6 string would better suit me, and possibly you.

And yea, posts are always awesome like this. hehe. That's what were'all about!

Dancing Ants · Post by **Dancing Ants** » Thu Sep 18, 2003 12:21 am

I'd only buy a 12 if I a) had ALOT of extra dough laying around, or b) was going to play more than two or three songs on it...most songs sound fine on 6ers.

Roastbeef · Post by **Roastbeef** » Sun Sep 28, 2003 7:50 am

A twelver is definitely a "nice to have", rather than a "need to have". However, if I'm in a rut playing, I'll pick up the 12 and fart around with that for a while. If you're looking for a relatively cheap 12 string that sounds great have a look at the Seagull S12+:

http://www.seagullguitars.com/products12%2B.htm

You can usually find them on eBay for $200-$300. Hope this helps.

Pickles · Post by **Pickles** » Sun Sep 28, 2003 1:28 pm

Roastbeef wrote:A twelver is definitely a "nice to have", rather than a "need to have".

who are you kidding?

Roastbeef · Post by **Roastbeef** » Sun Sep 28, 2003 1:51 pm

shane wrote:
Roastbeef wrote:A twelver is definitely a "nice to have", rather than a "need to have".
who are you kidding?

Yeah, you're right. I probably only said that cuz I already have one...

fatjack · Post by **fatjack** » Sun Sep 28, 2003 3:42 pm

i would wait till you have a bit more experience

HendrixWS · Post by **HendrixWS** » Mon Sep 29, 2003 12:00 am

12 strings are great but Get a really good 6 string first and then worry about a 12 string. If you're gonna get a 12 string go for Taylor and if you're going for a new 6 string take a look at the Martin HD-28 and HD-35.

the floodzone · Post by **the floodzone** » Tue Sep 30, 2003 1:32 pm

I love 12-strings. The only reason why it might not be worth buying would be because there might only be a couple songs you can play on it (and stringing it must suck). But they sound so cool and are good. I just bought a 214 Taylor and may make a 12 string the next guitar I buy. I've played them in the stores and haven't found it much harder to play than a six string. The Nature intro to Billies sounds cool on a 12.

Chris

DMBFreak84 · Post by **DMBFreak84** » Tue Sep 30, 2003 9:43 pm

the floodzone wrote:I love 12-strings. The only reason why it might not be worth buying would be because there might only be a couple songs you can play on it (and stringing it must suck). But they sound so cool and are good. I just bought a 214 Taylor and may make a 12 string the next guitar I buy. I've played them in the stores and haven't found it much harder to play than a six string. The Nature intro to Billies sounds cool on a 12.

Chris

anything can be played on a 12 string, and 12ers are def worth it

Pickles · Post by **Pickles** » Wed Oct 01, 2003 4:55 am

DMBFreak84 wrote:
the floodzone wrote:I love 12-strings. The only reason why it might not be worth buying would be because there might only be a couple songs you can play on it (and stringing it must suck). But they sound so cool and are good. I just bought a 214 Taylor and may make a 12 string the next guitar I buy. I've played them in the stores and haven't found it much harder to play than a six string. The Nature intro to Billies sounds cool on a 12.

Chris
anything can be played on a 12 string, and 12ers are def worth it

yeah you just need a little (very little) more skill to do it... billies sounds very nice on a 12.. all of it.

DMBFreak84 · Post by **DMBFreak84** » Wed Oct 01, 2003 7:59 am

how ya doin shane? i havent been around in a while, but i still know if theres a 12 string thread, youll be in it

Roastbeef · Post by **Roastbeef** » Wed Oct 01, 2003 12:07 pm

fatjack wrote:i would wait till you have a bit more experience

Why? There's no reason he shouldn't get a 12 string now just because he's a beginner. However, if you need to ask if "it's worth it" then you probably don't need one, yet...

Pickles · Post by **Pickles** » Wed Oct 01, 2003 1:33 pm

pretty good freak, gotta love the 12ers

and by the way, my first guitar was my 12 string.