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Takamine G Series GD30CE-12 Dreadnought 12-String Acoustic-Electric Guitar
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Stagg Mini-Jumbo Electro-Acoustic Cutaway 12-String Concert Guitar
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$349.99

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Guild F-2512CE Deluxe 12-String Cutaway Jumbo Acoustic-Electric Guitar
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Takamine GD-30CE 12-String Acoustic-Electric Guitar
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Yamaha FG820-12 Dreadnought 12-String Acoustic Guitar
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$399.99

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Ibanez Exotic Wood Series EW2012ASENT 12-String Acoustic-Electric Guitar
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Mitchell T331-TCE-BST Terra 12-String Acoustic-Electric Dreadnought Mahogany Top Guitar
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$299.99$409.99

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Martin D-X2E 12-String Spruce Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar
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$649.00

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Yamaha APX700II-12 Thinline 12-String Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar
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$629.99

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Takamine GJ72CE-12 G Series Jumbo Cutaway 12-String Acoustic-Electric Guitar
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$799.99

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Ovation Standard Elite 2758 AX 12-String Acoustic-Electric Guitar
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$1,269.00

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Ovation Elite 2058 TX 12-String Acoustic-Electric Guitar
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$1,011.00

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Washburn WCG15SCE12 12-String Acoustic-Electric Guitar
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$949.00
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Mitchell T311-TCE Terra 12-String Dreadnought Spruce Top Acoustic-Electric Guitar
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$419.99

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Luna Art Vintage Dreadnought Cutaway Acoustic-Electric 12-String Guitar
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$439.00

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Mitchell D120S12E 12-String Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar
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$279.99$339.99

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Taylor 352ce V-Class 12-Fret Grand Concert 12-String Acoustic-Electric Guitar
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$2,199.00
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Taylor 2022 552ce V-Class 12-Fret Grand Concert 12-String Acoustic-Electric Guitar
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Guild D-2612CE Deluxe 12-String Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar
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$689.00
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Guild F-2512E Jumbo 12-String Acoustic-Electric Guitar
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Guild F-2512E Deluxe Westerly Collection 12-String Jumbo Acoustic-Electric Guitar
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Fender Tim Armstrong Hellcat-12 12-String V2 Acoustic-Electric Guitar
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$499.99

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Ovation Standard Balladeer 2751 AX 12-String Acoustic-Electric Guitar
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$1,224.00

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Alvarez AJ80CE-12 12-String Jumbo Acoustic-Electric Guitar
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$649.99
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The acoustic guitar is one of the most recognizable instruments in the world. You love the way it sounds, the way it looks and the way it just seems to fit perfectly into your hand. You've experienced the traditionally-designed guitar, but are now in the market for a new musical challenge, something to deepen your appreciation for acoustic sounds. The 12-string acoustic is just what you need to take the next step on the road to becoming an accomplished guitarist. The 12-string acoustic is modeled after its 6-stringed cousin but its doubled strings allow it to produce richer, more ringing tones. This is because there are 12-strings jam-packed into 6 courses, with 2 strings per course. This makes what is referred to as a natural chorus effect because of the subtle differences in frequencies that are produced by strumming each of the two strings on the course. In standard 12-string tuning, the two strings in each bass course are typically tuned an octave apart, while strings in the treble course are tuned in unison.

Another sound option is open tuning. This is when the open strings are tuned to form a chord allowing the sound of a chord to be made without fretting any strings. Developing the sound you want to produce may take some time, but will be a breeze once you completely familiarize yourself with your instrument. Following the classic hollow-bodied look of the acoustic guitar, 12-string models are crafted from durable tonewoods with a curved body and lengthy neck. As with all guitars, the sound produced relies heavily on the type of wood used to make the instrument. An alder-bodied guitar gives off a full-bodied sound with heavy mids and sizzling highs, while maple is said to provide crisper, clear tones with super-tight lows. With lots of options out there when it comes to construction, it's important to take the time to understand the different types before settling on one specific instrument. From Pink Floyd to Gordon Lightfoot, musicians have been jamming on the 12-string acoustic guitar for decades. Known for its distinct sound and cool look, this instrument is a welcome addition to every musician's collection of stringed instruments.

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