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Are 12-string electrics obsolete - discussion on Harmony Central
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Source: http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Lifestyle/ArtistsAndEvents/Stories/roy-orbison-1214/ Here's an article from Gibson/Epiphone on the launch of a new model: The Roy Orbison 12-string.
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This resembles a Bigsby tremolo system, and seems to work as planned. I wonder how much retuning is needed afterwards. Gerry Hinson
December 9

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What kind of 12-string do you have?
An Alvarez is my primary guitar nowadays.
How long have you played the guitar?
Over 30 years.
What's your favorite genre of music?
No particular fave. I love Prog (Genesis and Strawbs especially) but I love blues, jazz, folk, classic rock, too. Basically anything but Rap music (no guitars in Hip Hop!)

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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 on August 23, 2009 at 4:55pm —

Gregory West

My Last.fm page

Hi everyone,

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 on April 25, 2009 at 11:20pm —

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The "Power" of the 12-String Guitar

People love the sound of the 12-string guitar, but they just don't know it. Most average listeners couldn't tell you the difference between the sound of a 6-string from a 12-string. (Even some novice guitarists can't!) I am always amazed at how many songs seem to have become hits primarily because the 12-string guitar gave them a sound that just stood out from the crowd.

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 on March 2, 2009 at 8:52am — 1 Comment

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At 3:30am on December 25, 2009, Gary Tipping said…
Thanks for your kind comment on my music. Wishing you a Happy Christmas
At 12:10am on October 23, 2009, Ed Rosney said…
Thanks for the welcome, Greg--and for sheparding such a helpful site. I'm new to the 12-string, and it's nice to have such a helpful resource available as I become familiar with the 12's possibilities.
At 9:25am on July 1, 2009, Chris Langer said…
Very nice site with a great collection of videos. Glad I'm onboard.
At 11:49am on May 20, 2009, Ricardo Gama Baptista said…
Hi, Greg
At 10:40pm on May 14, 2009, Ricardo Gama Baptista said…
Thanks Greg, excuse my bad and poor english.
I play in catholic churchs, and I have more guitars I'll try post more photos later.
At 7:42am on March 28, 2009, Andrew Perry said…
Hi Greg, sorry for taking so long to respond. I only picked up on this due to an e0-mail about the Lopez spam.
On all the mp3s of mmine on this site I used my Dell 'Arte Leadbelly 12 string. It is a baritone, inasmuch as top and bottom strings are "C".
I also have a Martin D-12-35, tuned to D (i.e one tone down from normal, but I admit tht it is largely a wall hanger in my study.

Not using mt 12 string musch at present - I must change taht !

Thanks,
Andy
At 4:59pm on March 6, 2009, Gramps said…
Thanks for the welcome and the compliment. Of course the old guy, in poser mode is me, lol
At 7:46am on September 16, 2008, Robert Barcelona said…
One of the Fraulini models has a short scale 24 5/8
the other two have a long scale 26 1/2

Bob

Bob
At 12:07am on September 16, 2008, Robert Barcelona said…
Do you have any familiarity with these guitars?

http://www.fraulini.com/models.html

What do you think of these tuners?

http://www.turbo-tuner.com/

Bob
At 11:34pm on September 6, 2008, Gregory West said…
Thanks Jeff. Glad you signed up. Feel free to blog, start up a forum discussion or whatever you like. I want to get this version of the site really interactive.
 
 
 

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