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Post by goldguru on Sept 14, 2005 13:19:42 GMT 9
I am currently in the market for a 12 string acoustic - does anyone have any advice that will help me select the right one (wanting to spend up to $600)
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Post by stringjockey on Sept 14, 2005 14:07:26 GMT 9
Martinez are a good brand for intro - semi pro level gear, might get yourself a semi acoustic for that price
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Post by SpooN on Sept 15, 2005 21:09:08 GMT 9
Art and Lutherie make a very nice 12 string at about that price point as do Washburn.
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Post by goldguru on Sept 16, 2005 7:24:30 GMT 9
thanks SpooN - I'm actually looking at Washburn
what do you think cutaway or no cutaway??
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Post by Slider on Sept 20, 2005 9:02:19 GMT 9
thanks SpooN - I'm actually looking at Washburn what do you think cutaway or no cutaway?? I actually own a Washburn 12 string. It sounds ok, no problems with it after at least 10 years (bought new). Neck as good as ever - action still excellent. I've never been a fan of cutaways on acoustics - 12 strings even less so. 12 strings are essentially "strummers" so what use is the cutaway? |
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Post by SpooN on Sept 22, 2005 23:10:29 GMT 9
I agree
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Post by Troy Dann on Sept 23, 2005 9:22:23 GMT 9
The cutaway "cuts" quite a bit from the sound produced as well - less resonance (for obvious reasons) and therefore less sound produced. Alright if you've got a pickup installed (although the sound will still be different) but if you're mic-ing it or just playing it acoustically, the cutaway just takes so much out of it. And as slider said, you're not really going to be soloing on a 12 string so keep the full body intact  |
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Post by goldguru on Sept 23, 2005 16:12:35 GMT 9
thanks for your comments - they have been very helpful
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