Which 12 string???

Alanstrainor

Okay, so maybe it's me maturing as a guitarist, or just striving for something different, but recently i've been toying with the idea of a 12 string acoustic. Now i'd describe myself as an electric player at heart, have 4 tasty electrics and the same old epi acoustic i started off playing with, for that reason i feel it's about time i upgraded my acoustic.
I've always loved pottering about with 12 strings in shops and the likes, love the brightness and chime like qualities. Now, i think my budget would be around the 1000-1500 mark, 1500 would probably be pushing it. As for what to go for, i'm open to all suggestions!

BarryCreed

maton 12 strings are supposed to be good. there's a guild 12 string on adverts. i think its still for sale.
cort earth series 12 string aint bad.

munkydanny

A mate of mine bought a Tanglewood 12 string for something like €450 new in Longford and compared with the others I've tried, for the cash it's simply amazing! :pac:

Alanstrainor

Cheers! Must check 'm out, my budget may need to be revised, as other GAS related purchases have caught my eye. Will check 'm out.

BarryCreed

munkydanny wrote: »

A mate of mine bought a Tanglewood 12 string for something like €450 new in Longford and compared with the others I've tried, for the cash it's simply amazing! :pac:

yup, id agree. tanglewoods aint bad at all for the money.

NDM

Maton all the way...quality quality aussie 12 string...check out one in action from the great John Butler..song is called Ocean and is an amazing instrumental...he always uses Matons and in my opinion is one of the best guitarists around..another legend to use them is the great john fogarty...hope this helps

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VAkOhXIsI0

BarryCreed

NDM wrote: »

Maton all the way...quality quality aussie 12 string...check out one in action from the great John Butler..song is called Ocean and is an amazing instrumental...he always uses Matons and in my opinion is one of the best guitarists around..another legend to use them is the great john fogarty...hope this helps

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VAkOhXIsI0

made sure I played a rake of them when I was over there last year. Lovely guitars, acoustic and electric. think a recommended model can be had new for around AUS$1300. exchange rate is good at the mo!

500x

Avalon L32C/12. Absolutely stunning.

I played one at the Newtownards factory this time last year, priced around the £1100 mark. I didn't buy it because I'd already bought something else from them that day (an S32J).

It had a Sitka Spruce top, Solid Indian rosewood back and sides, and sounded like a choir of angels. Buying from the factory direct means massive savings, and seeing how the instruments are built first hand is also pretty awesome.

Avalons sound very different to the typical tones produced by manufacturers mentioned below... but once you hear and fall in love with the 'European tone', you never look back.

BarryCreed

yeah, i hear those avalons are superb instruments altogether...

Alanstrainor

I've played avalons before, and they were fantastic, never a 12 string mind!

Fingers Mcginty

+1 for the avalons. Was in the same factory meself. Made a purchase.
If you were on a shoe string budget go for an Alvarez RD20-12 ....lovely sounding 12 string!

seachto7

the aussie dollar is all over the shop at the moment. You'd never know. You may be able to pick up a Maton from Oz for cheap...
Some of the electrics are nice and cheap at the mo...