12-string "Albums Are Still Our Art Form... They Are What We Are Going to Leave Behind”: David Crosby on His Epic Recording Legacy The acoustic legend delivers guitar insights into his classic period and final album, 'For Free' “After Years of Experimentation, I’ve Boiled It Down to the Simplest Format”: Steve Dawson Shares Some Expert Advice on Recording Acoustic The acoustic virtuoso reveals his favorite way to mic a guitar, how to achieve a clean slide sound and more How the Fender Electric XII Became the Sound Everyone Chased During the Late-’60s Craze for 12-String Jangle The unorthodox 12-string electric found its way onto some of rock's most classic recordings, wooing guitarists the world over, but the course of true love ran any way but smooth. Latest 12-string 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. 12Archives Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MOST READ1Dickey Betts on dueling with Duane Allman, and composing Allman Brothers' biggest hit2All-star tribute to David Lindley, one of the greatest sidemen of all time, announced3“We all knew it was really good… The guitar playing is just amazing”: How Dickey Betts made “Ramblin’ Man”, triumphed over tragedy and led the Allman Brothers to their greatest success4Ritchie Blackmore on Steve Howe, Jimi Hendrix, classical influences and more5The Allman Brothers Band’s Dickey Betts has died at 80
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.