Its a big place and I haven't looked everywhere, but I haven't seen a 12 string forum. I don't know how many 12 string players we have, but I'm just now starting to dabble with a 12 and could use some support.
Eric
Be sure to check out David Hodge's excellent article on 12-strings; I think it's called "Double Your Pleasure." Has a great arrangement of the Allman Bros' "Melissa."
"Everybody got to elevate from the norm."
I just bought a new 12 string to replace the $50 ebay special I was trying to play. Wouldn't ya know it, along comes my daughters boyfriend and gives me a Jasmine 12 string that needed some TLC. Well I adjusted the relief, lowered the action and put on some new strings (the old ones were so old they were crusty) so now I've got 3 12s. I think I'll give it back to him and get him to play guitar (his instrument of choice is piano).
David's article is helpful. And play around with it -- you'll soon feel comfortable with it. I got an electric 12 string in December and have been having loads of fun with it. I don't think you really need a separate forum. Enjoy the new guitar!
Well we all shine on--like the moon and the stars and the sun.
-- John Lennon
I've been playing a twelve for 3 or 4 years now and love it! I have to agree with Musenfreund, though. I don't think we need a whole forum for it. It's really not that much different from playing a six.
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"Don't wanna ride no shootin' star. Just wanna play on the rhythm guitar." Emmylou Harris, "Rhythm Guitar" from "The Ballad of Sally Rose"
Lets not be too hasty... 12 strings are different. Sure all the chords are in the same place and you pretend it's just a six string when you're starting out with one, But they do play different. Ever tried drop D with a 12 string? And some songs just aren't right for the 12-string. AND some are PERFECT for 12-string. I've been playing one for years. Try practicing your scales on your 12 string...that'll get your hands in shape! I think a 12-string only forum would be pretty cool.... IMHO.
I got mine last year, and only about 10% of the songs I usually play sound right on it to me. Those ones sound fantastic mind - I'm not complaining - but it's no small difference IMHO, and that's before you even get to the playing, capos that are strong enough etc. I don't know if there's enough to keep a whole section ticking over though.
