Been a long time since I was active here..But got a new axe on the way!
Hi Fellas. I can see that there are still quite a few of the same folks around since I used to frequent here. Nice!I just ordered a new axe. Not quite up to the local standards, I see. Lots of...
View Articlepre-war 12 string Stella advice and possible location.
Hi Everyone,I just spent some time doing a show with Nick Forster from Hot Rize, etc.He played a couple Leadbelly songs on a pre-war Stella smaller body 12 string( not the jumbo).I could not believe...
View ArticleSuper clean 1968 D12-20
Found this super clean looking 1968 Martin D12-20 listed here in the UMGF buy & sell section. Just thought someone might be interested....
View ArticleD'Addario Nickel Bronze 12-strings now available
I've tried these D'Addario Nickel Bronze on 2 different 6 string guitars and they have nice tone and excellent volume. Haven't tried them on a 12-string. D'Addario...
View ArticleBridge slotting on a 12
I suppose this might have gone in the technical forum, but thought that it might get more response from dedicated twelvers so here's my question. My old Takamine is now suffering from shaved down...
View ArticleI've ordered a new D12-28
Long time no post ... If all goes well I should have it in my eager hands a week from today. Buying from the same store as the HD-28 - they gave me a very generous discount (36%) well above the usual...
View ArticleMy new D12-28
From: http://theunofficialmartinguitarforum.yuku.com/sreply/1982987/Ive-ordered-a-new-D1228 The first of several (many?) more to come. A cellphone image within an hour of receiving me new axe today:...
View ArticleAlternate stringing for 12ers your suggestions please!
I have seen comments about using different combination strings on 12 string guitars.Such as replacing the octave higher E string to the octave lower one.Or,using a standard gauge and regular G string...
View ArticleThalia 12 string capo
I know everyone has their own favorite capo but since this is brand new, I thought I'd share it. The Thalia capo works very well on my 6 string guitars but had problems with my J12-16GTE...even tuned...
View ArticleRare vintage custom Martin 12 Strings guitar (no serial #) on CL
"It has all the marks of a 50 year old vintage guitar " https://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/msg/5800065165.htmlabsolutely no affiliation with the seller, just sharing with the forum. Cheers,MST
View ArticlePlaying just one string in the octave courses - anyone else working this?
Years ago at a workshop, I heard Chris Proctor talk about and demonstrate playing the individual strings in the octave courses. This allows playing note runs which leave the previous notes ringing...
View ArticleWhat picks do you like for your 12 string?
I see a pick thread or two for 6 strings, but not for 12s. So far I reaaly like the Dunlop Prime Tone smooth opaque brown in 1 mm. I'm also using a Blue Chip TD 50 with good results, although I'm...
View ArticleHeaviest gauge strings on D12-28?
Having been a bit bored, I've down tuned my D12-28 from D to D.So it got me to thinking, what is the heaviest gauge anyone has stuck on their Martin 12 string, what tuning did you use, how many pieces...
View ArticleSteve Millers Grand J12-40E Special for sale.
Came across site selling some of Steve Millers guitars including his Martin Grand J12-40E Special. Asking...
View Article1974 d12-18
There's an original lefty d12-18 on eBay. I'm not really looking for a guitar, but an original lefty 12 string is very appealing. The guitar has a replace bridge and bridge plate along with a neck...
View ArticleIf 6 Were 12 - Fraulini Angelina
Here's a rough cut of a tune of mine that will be on an upcoming album. I originally wrote this years ago for the six string but have recently been enjoying it on the 12.. With a bit more rearranging...
View Article12 String Topic over in Technical
I just posted a thread over in Technical that might be of interest to some of you over here in the twelve string cafe.
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