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FirstBassman · April 29th, 2008, 04:15 PM

Great, go for it!
A 12-string guitar is the most beautiful sounding instrument (IMHO) in the world.

This is just my opinion based on some knowledge but - the "acoustic 12-string tension" thing is pretty much an old wive's tale.

This is a common excuse for why some people think they have to de-tune acoustic 12s (and use a capo).

It may have been true 70 years ago but with modern construction techniques is not nearly as relevant anymore.

As far as recommendation goes, if one can buy a Martin, "buy a Martin:"

http://www.martinguitar.com/guitars/...=z&g=n&m=D12X1

As I've posted elsewhere, GE Smith played my D12X1 and it was the sweetest thing I ever heard in my life.

April 29th, 2008, 04:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
FirstBassman Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,013	Great, go for it! A 12-string guitar is the most beautiful sounding instrument (IMHO) in the world. This is just my opinion based on some knowledge but - the "acoustic 12-string tension" thing is pretty much an old wive's tale. This is a common excuse for why some people think they have to de-tune acoustic 12s (and use a capo). It may have been true 70 years ago but with modern construction techniques is not nearly as relevant anymore. As far as recommendation goes, if one can buy a Martin, "buy a Martin:" http://www.martinguitar.com/guitars/...=z&g=n&m=D12X1 As I've posted elsewhere, GE Smith played my D12X1 and it was the sweetest thing I ever heard in my life.