Using a form of the classic Cresting Wave body design by Roger Rossmeisl, the Rickenbacker 620/12 is a classic design, but not exceptionally common – especially as Left Handed.
In the 1960’s, 12-strings like the Gibson B25-12 were very popular, and the 12 was found on many recordings, in Canada especially Gordon Lightfoot’s.
The Taylor 856ce is based on the Grand Symphony body design delivering a full, rich voice with plenty of presence, and supporting the full range of raw sound that comes from a big 12-string guitar.
Built in Bend Oregon, the distinctive 12-string Breedlove C25/SMC-12 uses a Concert sized body with a soft cutaway, built using Sitka spruce for the top and Mahogany for the back, sides and neck. The fingerboard, head plate and bridge are Rosewood. And, there’s a built in pickup system with controls tucked inside the soundhole.
This fine example of the Martin D12-18 was built during 1977, possibly around May. It’s in overall good condition and most importantly, its has just had a neck reset and full setup at The Twelfth Fret Repair Shop. Consequently, it plays very well and should be ready for years of use. The finish is in good shape with just a few small dings and dents, some of which show up in an exaggerated way in the photos due to lighting effects. The Grover strip tuners are an unusual model, and work well.
This William Laskin 12-String seems strongly influenced by the Larrivee body design, which in turn is based on the proportions of classical guitars by Hermann Hauser. These proportions provide a full, well balanced tone with plenty of volume. This piece uses a Sitka Spruce top and Indian Rosewood for the sides, three-piece back, and the headstock overlay that carries the Canada Goose inlay. The neck is mahogany, and the bound fingerboard and bridge are Ebony.
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