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Watch 12-String Virtuoso Tim Buckley Perform His Beautifully Eerie Masterpiece “Song to the Siren” By Guitar Player Staff last updated 29 June 21 The father of equally legendary guitarist Jeff Buckley performs live on ‘The Monkees’ TV show in 1968.
Bob Dylan's 1965 Fender XII is Headed to Auction By Jackson Maxwell published 14 April 21 The 12-string was used by Dylan during the early sessions for his 1966 masterpiece, 'Blonde on Blonde.'
The 1965 Framus New Sound TV 12-String Has Chime and Jangle for the Ages By Terry Carleton published 6 October 20 This unusual guitar is beautiful, easy to play, six pounds light and sounds like nothing else.
Decoding the 12-String Tapestry of Early Genesis By Vinnie DeMasi published 16 April 20 The early music of Genesis should provide you with a largely untapped wellspring of inspiration.