Offering huge, chimey, shimmering tones reminiscent of a chorusing effect, in this we explain why a everyone should have a 12-string acoustic guitar in their collection!
Have you ever heard a song where the acoustic guitar just seems to sparkle and shimmer, almost as though two guitarists are playing together in perfect unison? If the answer to that question is yes, the chances are you were listening to a 12-string acoustic guitar.
With a number of models on the market to suit every budget, 12-string acoustic guitars can add a sense of depth and texture to your playing that your favourite 6-string simply cannot!
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Simply put, a 12-string acoustic guitar is an acoustic guitar with, yep…you guessed it, 12 strings! In terms of body shape, tone woods and general specs, 12-string acoustic guitars are almost identical to their 6-string counterparts, but with one major difference: There are twice as many strings.
12-string acoustic guitars are typically tuned to the same pitch as 6-string models (EADGBE) but with each string doubled up. The top two pairs of strings are tuned in unison (the same pitch) and the bottom four pairs are tuned in octaves i.e. the doubled up string will be the same pitch as the open string played at the 12
A guitar with twice the number of strings is going to be twice as hard to play, right? Well, no, fortunately this isn’t the case, although it does take some getting used to and requires adjustments to your playing – and plenty of practice of course.
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The string spacing on a 12-string acoustic guitar is generally narrower than that of a 6-string. That means it requires more precision when picking and fretting individual strings. Additionally, fretting chords and string bends requires more force due to the higher string tension on the neck. Consequently, 12-string acoustic guitars are most commonly used for rhythm playing although this is not a hard and fast rule. You are bound only by your own imagination!
The chord shapes are the same as they are on a 6-string guitar but barre chords can be a little more tricky (and painful) as there are twice as many strings to fret. As a result, many players will use open position chord shapes, or even use a capo, for this very reason. After all, you want the guitar to work with you rather than fight back, right?
A great example of a 12-string acoustic used in a rhythmic context can be heard throughout, but most prominently, in the intro to Bon Jovi’s ‘Wanted Dead Or Alive’.
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If you’re toying with the idea of getting your first 12-string acoustic guitar but don’t know where to start, it’s best to think about how you plan using it for sounds you want to create.
12-string acoustic guitars are perfect for adding depth and sparkle to your strumming patterns, particularly on big open chords. They also come alive when you experiment with open tunings. Due to the increased string tension though, you won’t find yourself using any Zakk Wylde style vibrato on a 12-string, but they can be really useful for making your chord progressions sound huge and your arpeggiated picking patterns pop out.
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12-string acoustic guitars have been widely used in rock, pop and country music throughout the decades. You may be wondering which of your favourite players used them! Between Bob Dylan, Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin), David Gilmour (Pink Floyd) and Tom Petty, the sound of the 12-string has been heard on so many iconic records, you’ve probably heard it hundreds of times without even realising.
Our ‘Guitar Paradiso’ presenter Ben can be seen playing his top five songs played on a 12-string acoustic guitar in the video below.
Ben's Top 5 Acoustic 12-String Guitar Riffs! Taylor 150E 12-String Dreadnaught Walnut Acoustic Guitar - https://tinyurl.com/vctw7vw Alvarez AJ80CE 12-String Electro Acoustic Guitar - https://tinyurl.com/sde8gvw Alvarez AD60-12CE 12-String Electro Acoustic Guitar - https://tinyurl.com/uh2ftyg Fender CD-14-SCE 12-String Electro Acoustic Guitar - https://tinyurl.com/sbw9joj Faith Naked Series Venus12-String Electro Acoustic Guitar - https://tinyurl.com/svt7wc3 Ben is back for another episode of Acoustic Paradiso and this time taking us through his Top 5 12-string acoustic guitar riffs! Featuring songs such as Give A Little Bit by Supertramp & the all famous Hotel California By the Eagles, he gives a brief history about the songs origins and performs each song on a similar 12-string guitar! Let us know what you think of Ben's new series? SONG LIST - Give A Little Bit - Supertramp (0:41) - Hotel California - Eagles (1:45) - Wish You Were Here - Pink Floyd (2:55) - More Than A Feeling - Boston (4:35) - Ziggy Stardust - David Bowie (5:32) Interested in other Andertons YouTube channels? Click on one of these links to find out more… Andertons Guitar & Bass YouTube Channel: https://goo.gl/kRJCpb Andertons Drummers YouTube Channel: https://goo.gl/9yKSS9 Andertons Synths, Keys & Tech YouTube Channel: https://goo.gl/ns172M Andertons Shopping Website: https://goo.gl/TPsG2Q Buy a T-Shirt: https://goo.gl/TrTe78 Make sure to subscribe to Andertons TV for more great videos like this: https://goo.gl/aAzyQM https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Ju-w1TVgoMo/default.jpg PT6M52S 2020-01-13T15:03:28Z
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Most reputable acoustic manufactures offer 12-string models, usually based on a few of their popular 6-string variations. Some great examples include the Martin HD12-28 Reimagined and the Taylor 254ce-12 String. If however, you’re looking for something a little more affordable, with plenty of bang for your buck, the Faith Naked Series Venus 12 String is a great option.
There are of course, plenty of other great brands who make quality 12-string acoustic guitars including Alvarez, Epiphone, Fender and Sigma so be sure to click here to see the range of acoustic 12-string guitars available at Andertons.
Chris is a Senior Digital Product Marketer at Andertons and a self confessed guitar nerd. With a love of all things 80s Rock and Hair Metal, Chris favours humbucker equipped guitars, high gain amps and plenty of chorus and reverb! Clean tones and spandex leggings are optional!The updated Gold Series model features an OM-style cutaway body with a solid Sitka spruce top and solid pau ferro back and sides.
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Cort Guitars introduces the new Gold-OC8 acoustic-electric, the latest addition to the Gold Series that unites classic stylings with modern amenities. The revamped Gold-OC8 was developed for players who seek a comfortable orchestra model (OM) body with a generous 43 mm (1 11/16-inch) nut width that's ideal for both fingerpicking and chord fretting. With the addition of a Fishman Flex Bend System with built-in tuner, the Gold-OC8 gives players a wide range of sonic control and superb natural tones.
The Gold-OC8 features a classic OM cutaway body (25.3-inch scale), a style that was initially developed in the 1920s and captures the prized pre-war era tone that's highly sought-after in classic acoustic models. This guitar delivers a sound that's larger than its compact size indicates and offers a level of dynamic responsiveness that's reinforced by Cort's hand-scalloped x-bracing. Cort's hallmark Aged to Vintage (ATV) treatment gives this new guitar the tone of a decades-old acoustic. The torrefication process allows the solid Sitka spruce top to cure and open up more over time resulting in a big, open tone that's bright yet natural.
The solid Sitka spruce top on the Gold Series is ideal for virtually any musical genre with a brilliant, clear high-end, warm and rich midrange, and a deep but tight low-end for a beautifully balanced sound. This premium top features superior strength and dense grains along with the flexibility to resonate freely, and is balanced by solid pau ferro back and sides that are tonally similar to Indian rosewood and are stable, abrasion-resistant, and exotic with good impression strength parallel to the grain. Topping it off, a sonically enhanced UV finish allows the wood to breathe and vibrate more freely to improve natural acoustic resonance.
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Fishman's innovative Flex Blend System offers volume, tone, phase, blend, and tuner functions available from three knobs and the tuner display. Gold-OC8 players can adjust the tone knob to best suit fingerpicking or strumming techniques without feedback issues and other sonic anomalies, all while enjoying the most natural acoustic sounds to the amplifier.
The mahogany neck on the Gold-OC8 is reinforced with walnut inserts that add stability while retaining the natural properties of the wood. Cort adds a DoubleLock neck joint design, a tight-fitting traditional dovetail neck joint reinforced with a bolt, to maximize the transfer of tone and boost resonance. Additionally, an ebony bridge with high-density pins enhances the transfer of string vibrations throughout the soundboard top, body, and neck.
To increase playing comfort, Cort developed comfortable dimensions in neck thickness and ensured consistency by using a state-of-the-art CNC machine to accurately mill each neck. Each neck is carefully finished by skilled craftsmen who dress the 20 frets to make them round, smooth, and ultra-comfortable to touch and play, an extra touch for the slick smoothness of the ebony fingerboard. Finishing aesthetics include
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