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A list of hit songs or popular tunes with 12-sting guitar 6 Replies
I don't think there exists a list or catalog of songs that feature the 12-string guitar. One of the things that has made the classical guitar endure throughout the centuries is that there is a body...
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Started by Gregory West. Last reply by Freeman Keller Nov 6.
Are 12-string electrics obsolete - discussion on Harmony Central 3 Replies
Hey everyone, Here's an off-site discussion that might be of interest to some of you. The topic is "Are 12-string electric guitars obsolete" now that there are pitch shifters and effects that emul...
Tagged: effects, 12-string, central, harmony
Started by Gregory West. Last reply by Peter Krasov Oct 5.
12-string-o electric-o guitar-o tremolo dem-o vide-o
Cool invention. Seems to work pretty well! For info email: tommytutone@suddenlink.net
Started by Gregory West Aug 21.
First electric 12-string on record? 5 Replies
I'm wondering what was the first time an electric 12-string appeared on record. This has to be pre-1964, in other words before The Beatles and The Byrds started using their Rickenbackers. Any thoug...
Started by Whitman. Last reply by Gregory West Aug 12.
An informal poll--how many guitars have you owned in your life? 4 Replies
I once ran this poll on RMMGA several years ago. The responses were very interesting. The question was "how many guitars have you owned in your life." The responses back then included lists of guit...
Started by Gregory West. Last reply by Bill Tong Jul 29.
Nails, picks and fingertips 15 Replies
I am a new member to the site. I've been playing fingerstyle 6-string for a number of years and just got into 12-string. It seems that in the past the 12 string was mostly played with picks (e.g. ...
Started by MichaelE. Last reply by Bill Tong Jul 28.
George Fullerton dies at age 86
George Fullerton, an associate of Leo Fender's, died at Saturday at the age of 86. Fullerton helped design the production machinery that helped realize Fender's designs and mass produce them. He al...
Started by Gregory West Jul 8.
Early BeGees from a TV show 2 Replies
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYdnLMPqLwk Check out the "Eko"?? 12-string electic lead!
Started by elroyjetsn. Last reply by Gregory West Jul 7.
UWM Summer Workshop, "The Music of Leo Kottke" 2 Replies
Anybody here going ?
Started by Chris Langer. Last reply by Chris Langer Jul 1.
John Denver show on PBS 2 Replies
Last night, for the pledge drive, UNC-TV ran a show about the late John Denver. It was a great program that outlined his career with lots of video clips and concert footage. Of course, it was a gre...
Started by Gregory West. Last reply by Danny Butler Jun 21.
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Roger McGuinn and the Birds
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Genesis - Turn it on Again
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Steve Howe of Yes
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Sweet Swinging 12-string!
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Vicki Genfan of Luna Guitar
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Leo Kottke at The Woodstock Opera House
On September 26'th I went to see Leo Kottke perform at the Woodstock Opera House in Woodstock Illinois. This was my eight time seeing him there. He was really playing well that night and I could tell he was enjoying himself playing. He really was entertaining in all aspects. After t… Continue Posted by Chris Langer on October 18, 2009 at 9:26pm — 1 Comment
Coming to a really strange realization
Have you ever known someone who was "famous" at one time, but their current circumstances never gave you any reason to know it? For example, about fifteen years ago I managed a music store and taught guitar lessons in a little town Alaska. An older gentleman came in to buy some guit… Continue
Posted by Gregory West on August 23, 2009 at 4:55pm
My Last.fm page
If you were around on the Internet way back in the early days, you might remember when MP3.com was the happening place. Well, it seems that they have spun off into Last.fm as a place for indie musicians to feature their music and get paid for the airplay. I recently set up my page with them. Some of you guys might be interested in doing the same. Here's the link to my page. Please check it out and listen to some of the tunes.… Continue
Posted by Gregory West on April 25, 2009 at 11:20pm
Some Thoughts on Tuning and Strings
I tend to think of the 12-string guitar as more of a baritone instrument. Some folks like the jangly sound of a 12-string tuned to concert pitch. As for me, I like them tuned lower.
Years ago, low tuned 12-strings were almost the norm. First of all, the instruments themselves were not sturdy enough to handle the tension of all of those strings. Tuning them low reduced the overall tension. Secondly, 12-string sets were not as common as they are now, so people had to make up sets… Continue
Posted by John Wilson on March 10, 2009 at 11:00pm — 12 Comments
The "Power" of the 12-String Guitar
In making my list of 12-string songs for the forum a little while ago, one of the songs that came to mind was the Beatles' "A… Continue
Posted by Gregory West on March 2, 2009 at 8:52am — 1 Comment
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