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How difficult is playing a 12 string acoustic?
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Theres an epiphone from 1976 on craigslist for $500 (I could try to talk it down), and it is old and only has a few scratches on it and I simply must have it. The thing is, I don't know how 12 strings play, I have never used one before...

I love to play acoustic, do you think I would like a 12 string?


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Re: How difficult is playing a 12 string acoustic? [Re: Drewwyann]
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its awkward...it might take a bit to get used to, but its worth it.

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Re: How difficult is playing a 12 string acoustic? [Re: Drewwyann]
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The thing about 12 strings really isn't how hard they are to play. If you play regular acoustic, it wouldn't be a problem.

The thing is the quality of a good bit of 12 string guitars. Being made in '76, it might have better standards that were set for it's production. A lot of 12 strings I've seen/played around with are incredibly hard to keep in tune. They just don't sound quite "right" to me, unless they're very old or very expensive.

they are fucking awesome though
good luck!
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Re: How difficult is playing a 12 string acoustic? [Re: dirtworshipper]
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Why thank you! I'm really hoping I can get this guy/girl to sell this to me. I told them I will take extremely good care of it, because parting with a guitar you've played since 76 can't be too easy I'd imagine. Hopefully that will give me some kudos.


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Re: How difficult is playing a 12 string acoustic? [Re: Drewwyann]
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Warning! The sound of a 12 string acoustic guitar gets old fast.

Make sure you still have a 6 string to fall back on.

I'm not saying don't buy the 12 string. I'm just saying its kind of like using a chorus effect on an electric, it only sounds right on certain songs.

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Re: How difficult is playing a 12 string acoustic? [Re: Drewwyann]
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I am not a fan of gibson/epiphone acoustics. 12 or 6 string, I have never met one I personally liked. I've played ones as old as early 50's to brand new ones and several in between. :shrug: To each their own.. I'd be wary of buying a guitar I couldn't test play unless you have cash falling out your ass.


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Re: How difficult is playing a 12 string acoustic? [Re: Drewwyann]
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If you play a 6-string acoustic the 12 won't be a problem. In fact I find that the 12 covers up a lot of my mistakes when I play (and I make plenty). And they sound very full/awesome compared to a 6!

I've never have trouble keeping mine in tune. It is a Fender that I bought about 6 years ago for around $350 new. I've never had any problems with it.


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Re: How difficult is playing a 12 string acoustic? [Re: BoneMan]
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BoneMan said:
Warning! The sound of a 12 string acoustic guitar gets old fast.

Make sure you still have a 6 string to fall back on.

I'm not saying don't buy the 12 string. I'm just saying its kind of like using a chorus effect on an electric, it only sounds right on certain songs.


This is true. Great sound, but gotta have a 6 as well.


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Re: How difficult is playing a 12 string acoustic? [Re: ToTheSummit]
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12 strings are awesome.


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Re: How difficult is playing a 12 string acoustic? [Re: ToTheSummit]
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Couldn't I just take the extra 6 strings off of the twelve when I feel like it? Would that not turn it into a six with a large head?


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Re: How difficult is playing a 12 string acoustic? [Re: Drewwyann]
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It would probably rattle really bad, but you could do that.

I have to agree with unbeliever; although i haven't played many old epiphone/gibsons. i currently have a 6 string epiphone and i dont like the sound of it. :shrug:

I hope it's a kick ass 12 string for you, man.
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Re: How difficult is playing a 12 string acoustic? [Re: ToTheSummit]
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ToTheSummit said:
If you play a 6-string acoustic the 12 won't be a problem. In fact I find that the 12 covers up a lot of my mistakes when I play (and I make plenty). And they sound very full/awesome compared to a 6!

I've never have trouble keeping mine in tune. It is a Fender that I bought about 6 years ago for around $350 new. I've never had any problems with it.



OP: the only 12-string i've ever played
was summits, & that's usually once a year
at the az gatherings.

actually this is me playing his guitar
last year in AZ on 4/20 =]



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Re: How difficult is playing a 12 string acoustic? [Re: 40oz]
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40oz, will you come play at my birthday party please?


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Re: How difficult is playing a 12 string acoustic? [Re: Drewwyann]
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Drewwyann said:
Couldn't I just take the extra 6 strings off of the twelve when I feel like it? Would that not turn it into a six with a large head?


It is designed for the tension of 12 strings, so the intonation would probably be off.

It's crazy playing a 6 string after playing a 12 string for a bit. The neck just seems foreign. I would go for it though, they're a lot of fun and get a very different sound.

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Re: How difficult is playing a 12 string acoustic? [Re: Drewwyann]
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IMO it's harder to tune a 12 string than to play it.

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Re: How difficult is playing a 12 string acoustic? [Re: Felinor]
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Felinor said:
40oz, will you come play at my birthday party please?


:grin:

only if theres free beer & bouncin boobies.


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Re: How difficult is playing a 12 string acoustic? [Re: Drewwyann]
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i have a 12 string. the tonality is off. the further down the neck you go the worse it gets. at some point i pulled off the truly offensive smaller strings. it is now a 9-string and sounds rather nice.

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