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Praise for the 12 string guitar
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Joined: August 2002 Posts: 8307 Location: Tennessee | Originally posted by Gallerinski: Nope. Mine had the winged bridge ... and the top was more evenly colored (but that is some good looking striping!). Mine has moved onto a new home as part of an incredible collection. But only because I had an Ovation 12 that is a killer guitar. He is a picture of it (and Moody's wristwatch): I think Bobbo might have the small hole 12 from the photo above. | ||
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| guitarwannabee |
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Joined: January 2006 Posts: 1486 Location: Michigan | music mike what kind of car is that in the background??? a citrogen :confused: GWB | ||
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| stonebobbo |
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Joined: August 2002 Posts: 8307 Location: Tennessee | Looks like an MGB-GT to me. | ||
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| MWoody |
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Joined: December 2003 Posts: 13996 Location: Upper Left USA | That there is your standard "Mow-around" MG Wagon-like object. Bob - even blurry Abalone looks good! | ||
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Joined: November 2002 Posts: 3664 Location: Pacific Northwest Inland Empire | Yep, MG's are real easy to maintain, cuz you maintain them every day. What's that acronym for "LUCAS" again? | ||
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| stonebobbo |
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Joined: August 2002 Posts: 8307 Location: Tennessee | "Why do the British drink warm beer?" "Lucas makes their refrigerators". Woodster ... ain't it amazing how Moody's thumbnail can be in perfect focus, but the treble side binding is not? Damn iPhone. | ||
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| moody, p.i. |
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Joined: March 2002 Posts: 15680 Location: SoCal | Great thumbnail, tho'.... | ||
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Joined: May 2009 Posts: 325 Location: Utica, NY | Originally posted by moody, p.i.: Ahhh, so THAT'S what a 'thumbnail' image is....Great thumbnail, tho'.... | ||
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| Nils |
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Joined: March 2002 Posts: 1380 Location: Central Oregon | Originally posted by Chris from Yalova: I originally bought a Celebrity that looked nearly identical to the 1858. The only obvious difference was the bridge end of the fingerboard wasn't nearly as pointed, it just had a slight curve. I'll see if I can find a picture of it.. @ Nils: The Celebrity CSE 445 RB sure looks like a 1858 copy :) But without AA grade spruce top, and ebony... Looked good, played lousey. I knew somebody would give me a hard time over that picture Mike, nice job! :) | ||
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Joined: March 2002 Posts: 1380 Location: Central Oregon | Gee, what a tiny picture, go figure | ||
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| stonebobbo |
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Joined: August 2002 Posts: 8307 Location: Tennessee | This after image brought to you by Smilin' Bob and Enzyte ... ![]() | ||
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Joined: March 2002 Posts: 1380 Location: Central Oregon | Thanks bobbo. Come to think of it, that was the guitar that led me to the OFC many moons ago. I guess it was good for something after all. I got my money back out of it & the guy that bought it just loved it. It was ok for cowboy chords. | ||
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Joined: March 2005 Posts: 5567 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | music mike what kind of car is that in the background? That would be a 1974 MGB-GT...it's the parts car (throw a motor/trans/radiator in it and drive it away)... The other car is in the garage (actually both now are for the winter): a 1970 MGB-GT split rear bumper, RARE! Everything there: needs interior and paint... BOTH ARE FOR SALE AS A PACKAGE DEAL...PM IF INTERESTED... | ||
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Joined: December 2009 Posts: 13 Location: Dubai | WOW what beauties you lot have! I was about to buy a 1868T SSB but am 99.99% converted to getting a 6758T, i havent played in years but now the kids are growing up i have a calling...but i have to admit part of me says 'yo dude..you aint earnt the right to a 12 string yet!' what do you guys say? Help!! if i had loads of money i'd buy 2..3..4..5..ouch!! please can someone save me from myself :) | ||
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Joined: August 2002 Posts: 8307 Location: Tennessee | Originally posted by edouin the bedouin: Here? You've GOT to be kidding ... all we can help you do is learn to look in the mirror and say "You are special ... and you really do deserve another guitar".Help!! if i had loads of money i'd buy 2..3..4..5..ouch!! please can someone save me from myself :) | ||
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| Joined: December 2006 Posts: 6268 Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Originally posted by edouin the bedouin: please can someone save me from myself Oh... yeah... here ya go... | ||
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Joined: April 2004 Posts: 13303 Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Originally posted by edouin the bedouin: If you need a good 6 string or you don't have a 6 string then that would definitely be my first priority. If you have a good 6 stringer then definitely treat yourself to a 12!'yo dude..you aint earnt the right to a 12 string yet!' :) | ||
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Joined: March 2003 Posts: 195 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado | All you folks have much prettier 12s than mine.. "> | ||
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Joined: March 2003 Posts: 195 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado | Sorry.. Can't get the photo to load.. | ||
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| Joined: December 2006 Posts: 6268 Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Originally posted by Cc: cc, Sorry.. Here ya go... a bit large, but so is the mojo... Love those burst GCs! | ||
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| guitarwannabee |
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Joined: January 2006 Posts: 1486 Location: Michigan | heres a nice sounding one... GWB http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoxHGxQw9ws | ||
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Joined: December 2008 Posts: 1456 Location: Texas | I don't know how long this will remain online, but here's one guy who's widely recognized as one of the most influential electric 12-string players… It's a nice recent interview with Roger McGuinn discussing and demonstrating the "Byrds sound." He talks about creating the sound back then with 12-string Rickenbackers, but he demonstrates on his signature 7-string Martin, which he calls "The Best of both 6 & 12 strings." If someone was so inclined, I guess you could test the concept by temporarily removing 5 strings from one of your 12'ers, but the spacing might be a little odd. Mine are keeping all 12… Great thread, I love 12-string guitars! | ||
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Joined: April 2004 Posts: 20 Location: Florida | I've not been active here for a L-o-n-g time, but this topic is close to my heart. Some beautiful guitars here! I love 12s, starting with an Epiphone I bought in 1972, no longer playable without a neck reset some day. Here is part of the family group: From left, 1967 Gibson ES 335-12, 1967 Guild Starfire XII, 2004 PRS Custom 22/12, 1998 Adamas 1598, 1968 Ovation Hurricane 12. Each has its own charms, all are played and maintained regularly. String-changing day in my house is an event! :eek: For acoustic, the Adamas cannot be beat, and works well with Florida humidity. Of the electrics, the PRS is utterly amazing, perfect neck and tones like an orchestra. The Gibson has terrific sound but a skinny 1 5/8" neck, what were they thinking? The Starfire is a cannon, and weighs a ton, best played sitting down. The Hurricane is light, with good action and more of the classic jangly sound. | ||
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| Joined: December 2006 Posts: 6268 Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Barry, I would call those the 'Sweet 60'! That Gibby sure rekindles some old ol' fond memories. A friend of mine had one and at the time it 'fit' me well. Nice family portrait! | ||
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Joined: December 2008 Posts: 1456 Location: Texas | Speaking of The Byrds, and 12 strings, and Ovations of course, check this out: Wasn\'t Born To Follow He does a couple more Ovation/Byrds songs Here along with lots of Ric versions and links to old Byrds videos… …enjoy… | ||
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Praise for the 12 string guitar