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12 String Acoustic Guitars

97-120 out of 378 products

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Vintage 1979 Martin D1228 Natural 12 String Acoustic Guitar

Vintage 1979 Martin D1228 Natural 12 String Acoustic Guitar

$1,899.99
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Available at:Lexington, KY

Condition: Good

Used Taylor 250CE Black 12 String Acoustic Electric Guitar

Used Taylor 250CE Black 12 String Acoustic Electric Guitar

$999.99$1,139.99
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Available at:San Marcos, CA

Condition: Good

Used Guild F-512E Sunburst 12 String Acoustic Electric Guitar

Used Guild F-512E Sunburst 12 String Acoustic Electric Guitar

$3,569.99$4,200.99
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Available at:Greensboro, NC

Condition: Great

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Vintage 1996 Guild vF30 12 Natural 12 String Acoustic Guitar

Vintage 1996 Guild vF30 12 Natural 12 String Acoustic Guitar

$1,329.99$1,699.99
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Available at:Wichita, KS

Condition: Good

Used Godin A12 Natural 12 String Acoustic Guitar

Used Godin A12 Natural 12 String Acoustic Guitar

$999.99
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Available at:Manchester, CT

Condition: Great

Used Guild Gad Series F-2512E Blonde 12 String Acoustic Guitar

Used Guild Gad Series F-2512E Blonde 12 String Acoustic Guitar

$704.99
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Available at:Ft. Myers, FL

Condition: Great

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Vintage 1990s Guild JF65-12 Natural 12 String Acoustic Electric Guitar

Vintage 1990s Guild JF65-12 Natural 12 String Acoustic Electric Guitar

$2,999.99
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Available at:Jackson, MS

Condition: Excellent

Used Recording King RD 06 12 Natural 12 String Acoustic Guitar

Used Recording King RD 06 12 Natural 12 String Acoustic Guitar

$299.99
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Available at:N. Olmsted, OH

Condition: Great

Used Gretsch Guitars G5022CWFE-12 Rancher Falcon GLOSS WHITE 12 String Acoustic Electric Guitar

Used Gretsch Guitars G5022CWFE-12 Rancher Falcon GLOSS WHITE 12 String Acoustic Electric Guitar

$474.99
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Available at:Towson, MD

Condition: Good

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Vintage 1990s Washburn D-25S-12N Natural 12 String Acoustic Guitar

Vintage 1990s Washburn D-25S-12N Natural 12 String Acoustic Guitar

$399.99
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Available at:Bellingham, WA

Condition: Good

Used Ibanez AEWC4012FM Sunburst 12 String Acoustic Electric Guitar

Used Ibanez AEWC4012FM Sunburst 12 String Acoustic Electric Guitar

$399.99
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Available at:Danbury, CT

Condition: Fair

Vintage
Vintage 1964 Martin D12-20 Natural 12 String Acoustic Guitar

Vintage 1964 Martin D12-20 Natural 12 String Acoustic Guitar

$1,699.99
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Available at:Bakersfield, CA

Condition: Fair

Used Yamaha YAMAHA FG-413S-12 NATURAL 12 String Acoustic Guitar

Used Yamaha YAMAHA FG-413S-12 NATURAL 12 String Acoustic Guitar

$374.99
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Available at:South Austin, TX

Condition: Great

Vintage
Vintage 1978 Taylor 755 Mahogany 12 String Acoustic Guitar

Vintage 1978 Taylor 755 Mahogany 12 String Acoustic Guitar

$2,499.99
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Available at:Myrtle Beach, SC

Condition: Good

Used Art & Lutherie LEGACY 12 CW QIT BOURBON BURST 12 String Acoustic Electric Guitar

Used Art & Lutherie LEGACY 12 CW QIT BOURBON BURST 12 String Acoustic Electric Guitar

$399.99
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Available at:Des Moines, IA

Condition: Good

Used 1987 Martin Shenandoah D12-2832 Natural 12 String Acoustic Electric Guitar

Used 1987 Martin Shenandoah D12-2832 Natural 12 String Acoustic Electric Guitar

$899.99
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Available at:Lakeland, FL

Condition: Good

Used Tenada t 712 woodgrain 12 String Acoustic Guitar

Used Tenada t 712 woodgrain 12 String Acoustic Guitar

$319.99$599.99
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Available at:Davenport, IA

Condition: Good

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Vintage 1960s EKO RANGER XII Antique Natural 12 String Acoustic Guitar

Vintage 1960s EKO RANGER XII Antique Natural 12 String Acoustic Guitar

$399.99
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Available at:San Jose, CA

Condition: Good

Used Taylor 254CE Plus Natural 12 String Acoustic Electric Guitar

Used Taylor 254CE Plus Natural 12 String Acoustic Electric Guitar

$1,159.99
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Available at:Austin, TX

Condition: Great

Used Ovation VIPER 12 STRING Black 12 String Acoustic Electric Guitar

Used Ovation VIPER 12 STRING Black 12 String Acoustic Electric Guitar

$2,999.99
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Available at:Myrtle Beach, SC

Condition: Great

Used D'Angelico premier fulton Natural 12 String Acoustic Guitar

Used D'Angelico premier fulton Natural 12 String Acoustic Guitar

$349.99
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Available at:Crestwood, MO

Condition: Great

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Vintage 1968 Gibson B45-12 Natural 12 String Acoustic Guitar

Vintage 1968 Gibson B45-12 Natural 12 String Acoustic Guitar

$1,249.99
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Available at:Salt Lake City, UT

Condition: Good

Used Taylor 562CE SHADED EDGEBURST 12 String Acoustic Electric Guitar

Used Taylor 562CE SHADED EDGEBURST 12 String Acoustic Electric Guitar

$1,549.99
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Available at:Scranton, PA

Condition: Good

Used Takamine EG523SC12 Natural 12 String Acoustic Electric Guitar

Used Takamine EG523SC12 Natural 12 String Acoustic Electric Guitar

$499.99
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Available at:Indianapolis, IN

Condition: Great

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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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