Archive for November 2nd, 2009
Because of the greater strain on the neck the twelve string guitar doesn’t last as long as a six string guitar, and also requires more maintainence. It is also harder to play since you need more pressure to depress the strings. Oh yeah it is also more expensive.
The most common twelve string is found as an acoustic guitar but you can also find them as an electric guitar. The sound that is produced by this unique instrument is best described as a more ringing tone. This is produced by the use of a second set of strings that are thinner than to origional strings, and when tuned they are tuned to that of the string next to, it however it is an octave higher. Because of the terrific sound of this guitar it mainly used as a rythym guitar.