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D'Angelico Premier Fulton Aged Mahogany 12 String Guitar

D'Angelico Premier Fulton Aged Mahogany 12 String Guitar

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D'Angelico Premier Fulton LS 12 String Satin Vintage Sunburst

D'Angelico Premier Fulton LS 12 String Satin Vintage Sunburst

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Alvarez Artist Series AD60-12 Dreadnought 12-String

Alvarez Artist Series AD60-12 Dreadnought 12-String

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£199.00 £299.00
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Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Hummingbird 12-String Aged Cherry Sunburst Gloss

Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Hummingbird 12-String Aged Cherry Sunburst Gloss

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Epiphone Songmaker DR-212 Dreadnought 12 String Natural

Epiphone Songmaker DR-212 Dreadnought 12 String Natural

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£269.00
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Martin X Series DX2E 12 String Spruce/Mahogany

Martin X Series DX2E 12 String Spruce/Mahogany

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Yamaha APX700II 12 String Natural

Yamaha APX700II 12 String Natural

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£699.00 £1,027.00
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Fender CD-140SCE 12 String Natural

Fender CD-140SCE 12 String Natural

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Yamaha APX700II 12 String Black

Yamaha APX700II 12 String Black

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£699.00 £1,027.00
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Taylor 352ce 12 Fret Grand Concert 12 String

Taylor 352ce 12 Fret Grand Concert 12 String

£1,999.00 £2,698.80
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Tanglewood Winterleaf 12 String Autumn Vintage Burst

Tanglewood Winterleaf 12 String Autumn Vintage Burst

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£369.00
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Fender CD-60SCE-12 Natural Walnut Fingerboard

Fender CD-60SCE-12 Natural Walnut Fingerboard

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£279.00 £299.99
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Yamaha FG820-12 Natural 12 String Walnut Fingerboard

Yamaha FG820-12 Natural 12 String Walnut Fingerboard

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£399.00 £551.00
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Ibanez PF1512ECE-NT Natural High Gloss

Ibanez PF1512ECE-NT Natural High Gloss

£279.00 £329.00
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Breedlove Pursuit Exotic S Concert Amber 12 CE Myrtlewood

Breedlove Pursuit Exotic S Concert Amber 12 CE Myrtlewood

£899.00 £929.00
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Ibanez AEG5012 Black High Gloss

Ibanez AEG5012 Black High Gloss

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£349.00 £389.00
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Sigma GJA12-SG200 Jumbo 12 String Vintage Sunburst

Sigma GJA12-SG200 Jumbo 12 String Vintage Sunburst

£849.00
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Faith Naked Venus 12 String

Faith Naked Venus 12 String

£679.00 £759.00
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Takamine GD30CE-12-BLK 12 String Black

Takamine GD30CE-12-BLK 12 String Black

£425.00 £459.00
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Takamine GJ72CE-12NAT

Takamine GJ72CE-12NAT

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Gibson J-45 Standard 12-String Vintage Sunburst

Gibson J-45 Standard 12-String Vintage Sunburst

£2,799.00 £2,959.00
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Sigma DM12E+

Sigma DM12E+

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£299.00
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Sigma DM12-SG5 12 String

Sigma DM12-SG5 12 String

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£635.00
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Takamine EF381SC 12 String Electro Acoustic Black Gloss

Takamine EF381SC 12 String Electro Acoustic Black Gloss

£1,299.00
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Fender Tim Armstrong Hellcat Acoustic 12 String Walnut Fingerboard

Fender Tim Armstrong Hellcat Acoustic 12 String Walnut Fingerboard

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£429.00
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Breedlove Discovery S Concert Edgeburst 12 CE Sitka Spruce/Mahogany

Breedlove Discovery S Concert Edgeburst 12 CE Sitka Spruce/Mahogany

£649.00 £749.00
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Fender Villager 12 String Walnut Fingerboard Aged Natural

Fender Villager 12 String Walnut Fingerboard Aged Natural

£499.99
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Gretsch G5022CWFE-12 Rancher Falcon Jumbo 12 String Electric White

Gretsch G5022CWFE-12 Rancher Falcon Jumbo 12 String Electric White

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£639.00 £759.00
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Ibanez PF1512 Natural

Ibanez PF1512 Natural

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£229.00 £249.00
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Ibanez AW5412CE Open Pore Natural Artwood

Ibanez AW5412CE Open Pore Natural Artwood

£375.00 £439.00
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Martin Grand J16E 12 String

Martin Grand J16E 12 String

£2,475.00
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Takamine P3DC-12

Takamine P3DC-12

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Takamine PTU141C 12 String Tobacco Sunburst

Takamine PTU141C 12 String Tobacco Sunburst

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Taylor 552ce 12 Fret 12 String Grand Concert

Taylor 552ce 12 Fret 12 String Grand Concert

£2,999.00 £3,994.80
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Taylor 150ce Dreadnought

Taylor 150ce Dreadnought

£979.00 £1,174.80
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Taylor 2020 Builder's Edition 652ce Grand Concert Wild Honey Burst (Pre-Owned) #1205070019

Taylor 2020 Builder's Edition 652ce Grand Concert Wild Honey Burst (Pre-Owned) #1205070019

£2,799.00
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Vintage Statesboro Dreadnought Electro Acoustic 12 String Whisky Sour

Vintage Statesboro Dreadnought Electro Acoustic 12 String Whisky Sour

£169.00 £229.00
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Vintage VTR800PB-12 Electro Viator Paul Brett 12 String Travel Guitar

Vintage VTR800PB-12 Electro Viator Paul Brett 12 String Travel Guitar

£369.00 £499.00
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Taylor Custom Grand Concert 12 Fret Koa #37

Taylor Custom Grand Concert 12 Fret Koa #37

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Takamine GD38CE Black (Ex-Demo) #TC22084664

Takamine GD38CE Black (Ex-Demo) #TC22084664

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About 12 String Guitars

12 string guitars fit in almost any style of music. They are a great way to add that extra special touch to a song or to give it totally a unique sound. These acoustic guitars have been used for decades on countless hit records by bands such as The Eagles, Queen, Tom Petty and Alice In Chains. 12 string acoustic guitars produce a rich sound that is certianly unlike anything else.

Nearly all the major acoustic guitar brands produce 12 string models, showing they are just as popular now as when they gained popularity in the 1970s. We have models available from Taylor, Takamine, Cole Clark and Ibanez, plus many others. These range from entry models to top range editions, with many of them featuring electronics for full versatility.

Whether you finally want to learn the intro to Hotel California or feel like taking your songwriting in a new direction, a 12 string acoustic guitar is a great addition for any player.

Why Should I Choose a 12 String Guitar?

  • A distinctive sound that sets it apart from other acoustic guitars
  • Used on many professional recordings to add that "magic touch"
  • A 12 string acoustic guitar has a familiar feel to guitarists
  • Good as a vocal accompaniment

Frequently Asked Questions about 12 String Guitars

Question: Which is the best body size for a good 12 string acoustic sound?
The majority of 12 string acoustic guitar bodies are dreadnought shapes. This is because the bigger size and greater projection works particularly well with the extra harmonic information from the strings to produce a loud, full and satisfying sound. The general rule is essentially the bigger the better, so you'll find some great 12 string acoustics like the Alvarez AJ80CE featuring a larger Jumbo body size. There are exceptions such as the Taylor 352CE 12 string, which has been designed specifically to produce a large and beautiful sound with a smaller Grand Concert body shape.
Question: How is a 12 string guitar tuned?
The normal tuning for a twelve string involves tuning the secondary string on the lower four strings an octave higher than its partner, so the two bottom strings are both tuned to E with the thinner string being one octave higher than the thicker one. This carries through until we reach the upper B and E strings, which are tuned in unison. The tuning going from low to high looks like this: E (+1 octave), E, A (+1 octave), A, D (+1 octave), D, G (+1 octave), G, B, B, E, E. All standard guitar tuners will recognise these pitches so you should be fine to use whichever you prefer.
Question: Are 12 string guitars more difficult to play?
There is a little period of adjustment when learning to play two strings at once instead of one. Plus there is a good deal more tension across the extra strings which may make holding down barre chords slightly more difficult for a little while. Thankfully, your hands will quickly grow accustomed to the changes and the resulting tones are more than worth the small adjustments required.
Question: Why choose a 12 string acoustic guitar rather than a 6 string acoustic guitar?
Most players considering a 12 string acoustic guitar already own a regular 6 string. The 12 string is a popular choice both as an alternative to the standard 6 string as well as an additional option for creating new sounds. Solo performers may enjoy the fuller sound it gives to accompany their vocals while others use it as a fresh approach to writing and creating music.
Question: What is Nashville tuning?
Nashville tuning is a special tuning that uses only the higher strings from a twelve string guitar, ignoring the 'normal' strings. Nashville tuning gets its name from lots of Country music producers who use guitars specially strung and tuned to that specific tuning to add sparkle and dimension to their recordings. It is relatively normal to see 12 string guitars in studios with half of their strings removed to achieve this sound. Both 6 string and 12 string acoustic and electric guitars can utilise Nashville tuning if careful tuning and selection of string gauge is used.