How would you go about building a 12 string?

The thread on the J5 headstock got me thinking about building a 12 string using that headstock. Would parts exist to do it without "fabbing" anything (12 string bridge?) or is this not really doable?

thanks

Gotoh makes a 12 string hardtail bridge. 6 strings are string-through, the other six are strung through the back.

I'm not sure what bridge Fender used on the Fender XII, but I don't see how it could be too different.

Here's how I did it.

......http://www.tdpri.com/forum/telecaster-discussion-forum/33387-ferden-telacaster-xii-conversion-completed-pictures.html?highlight=Ferden+12

The J-5 headstock would have to be modified somewhat.

......http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v208/jwells393/12vsJ5.jpg

Warmoth make these for $157 - add $40 for the Gotoh bridge and ya laughing!

http://www.warmoth.com/guitar/images/necks/neckshots/warpro_255_12string_off.jpg

The nut is 1 3/4 wide and best of all - it looks like a twelve string!

Good luck dealing with the wacko string-through holes on the gotoh bridgeplate, though... Probably best re-drilled.

warmoth neck

got the gotoh saddles and a standard string-through bridge and then drilled some holes in the top of the bridge for the other six strings.

sooo easy and worked an absolute treat (must post some pictures...!)

sooo easy and worked an absolute treat (must post some pictures...!)

Yes, in fact you must! :grin: