12-string guitar

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A photo of a vintage 12-string acoustic guitar

How to choose the 12-string acoustic that's right for you — plus a few interesting options on the standard format

By Jimmy Leslie published

From higher string tension to tuning issues, a 12-string is a different animal from your standard six-string

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Billy Strange performs on the music variety television show 'Hollywood A Go-Go'

Watch Mosrite-Wielding Wrecking Crew Guitarist Billy Strange Perform the Rolling Stones’ "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction"

By Rod Brakes published

Video Remembering the phenomenal talents of “Mr. Guitar” ten years on from his passing.

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Jimi Hendrix

Watch Jimi Hendrix’s Masterful 12-String Acoustic Rendition of “Hear My Train A Comin’”

By Rod Brakes published

Video This impromptu post-interview acoustic blues performance is now the stuff of legend.

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Danelectro Reissues ‘66-12 12-String Electric Guitar

By Jackson Maxwell last updated

This reissue features f-hole binding, Danelectro pickups and vintage styling.

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Tim Buckley with Guild 12-string acoustic

Watch 12-String Virtuoso Tim Buckley Perform His Beautifully Eerie Masterpiece “Song to the Siren”

By Guitar Player Staff last updated

The father of equally legendary guitarist Jeff Buckley performs live on ‘The Monkees’ TV show in 1968.

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