It’s hard to imagine how a lot of our favorite 60’s and 70’s jams would sound if it wasn’t for the 12-string guitar. Would “Hotel California” really be the same without Don Felder’s Takamine 12-string ...

One of guitar playing’s simplest joys comes in ringing out a big, open chord and letting the guitar’s strings and tonewoods work their magic. Now imagine that joy, doubled. The best 12-string guitars ...

As far as 12-string electric guitars go, it’s hard to beat a Rickenbacker Capri model. The Fender Electric XII is perhaps the greatest competitor in terms of playability and sound, and the Gibson ...

Every acoustic aficionado needs a 12-string. There’s a magic in coursed string pairs and a distinctive power that Pete Seeger described as “the clanging of the bells.” But it's important to know what ...

It’s true that Rickenbacker has strong associations with world famous players, bands, songs, and even genres. Terms like ‘Jangle’ are nearly-exclusively associated with the Rickenbacker 12-string ...

D’Angelico has been playing a blinder in 2018, equipping its sub-$1,000 Premier Series with Seymour Duncan pickups, releasing its first solidbodies and a pair of tasty new mahogany-topped acoustics - ...

Sir Brian May requested a star-themed design for his Gibson limited-edition guitar. The Queen rocker has collaborated with the instrument brand on the Brian May SJ-200 12-String acoustic guitar and ...

David Gilmour has teamed up with Martin Guitars to help design a limited run of acoustic guitars inspired by his love for the famous brand. Notable features on the David Gilmour Custom Signature ...

The not-so-humble 12-string guitar. Like its six-string brother but beefed up on steroids, its impact on a song is unmistakable. While it packs double the ergonomic punch, the result isn’t necessarily ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Gardiner Houlgate A red Baldwin Burns Double Six solid electric 12-string guitar that was ...