Avenue in St. Paul named after Dave Ray.
This really warms my heart! http://www.twincities.com/localnews/ci_26780488/guitarist-david-ray-gets-an-avenue-st-paul.html
View ArticleTuned D to D
In the D-28 sub-forum dallgire started a very interesting thread about the Artinger Baritone Martin. I was especially interested because the Artinger Baritone was tuned D to D with standard strings....
View ArticleLegacy
For those interested in Dave Ray's 3 disc album... http://www.redhouserecords.com/276.html
View Article"Cowboy" songs on my 12 string.
Hi, a thread on another forum started me thinking about cowboy or western songs that I used to play.Another kind member put one of my YouTube videos up with a Billy Shaver video and a Townes Van Zandt...
View ArticleMartin Factory Repairs
Anyone have an Idea approximately how long Martin will keep my D12-35 to do some general maintenance.I don't really think it needs any major work.
View ArticleI'm looking for inspiration and thought a new 12 string might help... give...
I'm open to about anything from a high quality import up to a top of about $2500-$3000. I have zero experience playing 12 string acoustics, though I do own a 12 string Danelectro Hodadthat I bang...
View ArticleWhat are your preferred gauge and make of strings for your 12s?
I'm hoping the new strings on the Blueridge I ordered will be acceptable, but I want to get a new set just in case.
View Article12 string Christmas tunes...
looking and haven't found much.....was hoping for a few instrumental versions of old favorites.....anyone have a source...merry Christmas to all.....
View Articleconcert tuning vs alternates or down-tuning
To pick up on something going on in another thread...Haans said "would be interesting to see how many folks tune concert". So, what tunings do you all use? With the two that I have now, I stay concert...
View ArticleNew 12 string Cafe tshirts
My two new 12 String Cafe shirts arrived today...first class gear! Who else is buying?
View ArticleMy new Blueridge 12 String arrived...
It's a semi long story of how it all unfolded. If you read my earlier thread, I wanted to see if I liked a 12 String. Never owned a 12 string acoustic before. I started looking at Martins, Guilds and...
View Article12 String Café T-Shirts
Due to some potential confusion regarding the information on ordering the 12-String Café T-Shirts from a while back, I thought it best to open this new thread.The OP (Tony) did not reply to my PM...
View ArticleSeagull Excursion 12-string?
Anybody here played one of these? Can't find one close by. Thoughts? Thanks!
View ArticleMy New/Old 12 String 1971 Guild F-612
I've wanted Guild F-612 for many years and I finally got one! I knew for many years that Stan Jay had one. He was kind enough to tell me about it but asked that I would keep the information between...
View Articlegoing for the growl
Today's mail brought a set of D'Addario mediums (.012) so I'm trying out a growly setup on my D12-1. I installed the mediums, twinned the Gs, swapped out the pins for ebony, and tuned down to D. Gonna...
View Article12 string Rick actions....
what actions do you 12 string Rickenbacker owners use....1st and 12th fret actions appreciated....stings of choice might matter.....don't like the action on mine... seems kinda high....looking for...
View ArticleSnowflake inlays?
Hi all, this is my first post. A couple of weeks ago I bought a left-handed Martin D12X1AE. I am quite pleased with both the workmanship and the sound of this guitar. My question has to do with the...
View ArticleDid anybody bid on this Stella 12?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/191470644108?ssPageName=STRK:MEDWX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1435.l2649 I was in up to 1.8K. Looks like a neat original guitar.
View ArticleMods to 12 string
Is it possible to leave the bracing alone on a 12- string, replace the nut and saddle, fill in the extra six holes in the bridge, as well as convert the headplate area to six tuners by filling in, as...
View ArticleSPD12-16R
On the Martin Guitar Facebook page, a fellow SPD12-16R owner wondered how many of them might be out there in the world? I have one from 2000 and knew they only made the model from 1999-2002 but...
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