Twelve String Acoustic-Electric Guitar

thrandur — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 21:07:22 +0000

If you know how to play the guitar then you probably already want to increase your variety of playing styles. A twelve string acoustic electric guitar could be just what you are looking for. The first time I heard one I knew I had to try my hand on it.

The local music store had one in stock and it was a sight to behold. Twelve tuners instead of six just knock you out. The strings are positioned just like a six-string guitar except there is one large and one small string closely tucked side by side for each position.

I could tell at first glance it played just like a six string. The difference being instead of fretting one string per note you were mashing two simultaneously. When playing a chord the twelve strings rang out with a sound unlike any six-string guitar I had ever heard. It only took a few minutes for my fingers to adjust to the extra strings.

Having both acoustic and electric capabilities are an advantage you can really appreciate. For small gatherings around the living room it is great to have just the acoustic sound. When you are on stage or jamming with your friends you can really ring out when hooked up to an amp.

Twelve string acoustic-electric guitars are available in many brands and price ranges. You may want to save a few dollars but keep in mind you usually get what you pay for. While less expensive models may have just as good a sound or even be better looking than more expensive ones I have found there is usually always something that makes them cost less.

I would recommend you actually play the model you are thinking of buying if possible. If you are not able to try one out you should check the reviews on this site. One of the characteristics of less expensive guitars is usually the action being too high. This might not bother some people but for others it is one of the main things that discourage novice guitarists.

Tuning is easily achieved with twelve string acoustic-electric guitars. Most come with instructions. There are also sites on the Internet that show how to tune, and also have sound files.

Basically they tune the same as a six-string guitar with the exception being the last four accompanying small strings tune an octave higher than their mate. The highest strings or the first and second strings have their mates tuned the same as they are tuned.

When you get your twelve string acoustic-electric guitar you will be thrilled. The variety of music you can make with it is endless.

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