Killer tone 12 fret acoustic discussion - Page 2

ukejon · #16 08-01-2015, 04:23 AM

Michael, you might try out a Martin 00-28VS. Doesn't have your desired cutaway but may give you some sense of a tonal palette that is quite stunning and not really like the Taylor models.

HHP · #17 08-01-2015, 04:31 AM

To me, 12 frets are all about the "power and the glory" so the itty-bitty ones don't appeal.

1newbie · #18 08-01-2015, 06:39 AM

I love my Taylor 12-fret. It has a cutaway, extremely comfortable to play, and I love the sound. It feels like "home" when I play it.

BillyHank · #19 08-01-2015, 07:21 AM

I recently purchased the Taylor 812 12 fret, non-cutaway and not electrafried.

Love it, great feel and sounds great too!

michael s · #20 08-01-2015, 07:40 AM

1 Newbie. Thanks for your response. I'm curious. Which model Taylor 12 fret do you have? Thanks to everyone for your responses.

Please keep those recommendations coming.

I have played a Taylor 712 12 fret without cutaway and really liked the sound. To my ears, it had more bass and mids and sounded "rich". Still, I really want a cutaway because I use those upper frets.

BGS · #21 08-01-2015, 07:49 AM

As others have mentioned the cutaway is going to polarize your searching - a lot of "traditional" 12-frets don't have a cutaway. For a more vintage/traditional tone, I'd be looking at a used Collings 0001 or a Martin 000-28VS. For modern, other folks have covered the Taylor bases, but you could also look at one of David Webber's guitars - you'd come in well under $2K used, and they are fantastic.

Gypsyblue · #22 08-01-2015, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by michael s

I am interested in fellow AGF members' opinions on who makes a 12 fret acoustic with cutaway (gotta have access) with a killer tone. I've reviewed previous threads. Most say "I love the sound of my 12 fret". Taylor gets mentioned fairly frequently but I don't see recommendations for other builders' models. Budget sits between $1500 and $2500 new or used. Please note, I cannot play a deep body. My shoulder doesn't like even the Taylor GA models with the 4 5/8 depth. And my wrist tells me to steer clear of necks with a V shape.
Thanks for your help in advance. michael s.

The Taylor Leo Kotke model was the best sounding 12 string I ever owned.

I use open tunings mostly on my 6 string acoustics and a 12 string is kind of a time consuming nightmare to keep changing tunings on.

So I eventually sold it.

But it was the best.

HHP · #23 08-01-2015, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Gypsyblue

The Taylor Leo Kotke model was the best sounding 12 string I ever owned.

I use open tunings mostly on my 6 string acoustics and a 12 string is kind of a time consuming nightmare to keep changing tunings on.

So I eventually sold it.

But it was the best.

uh.....think he's asking about "12 fret" not "12 string"

s2y · #24 08-01-2015, 08:15 AM

I have a Taylor limited edition walnut 12 fret non-cutaway.

Not mine, but sounds dead on.

Gypsyblue · #25 08-01-2015, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by HHP

uh.....think he's asking about "12 fret" not "12 string"

Duh... https://screen.yahoo.com/gilda-radne...000000080.html

Nctom · #26 08-01-2015, 08:39 AM

Try Larrivee. I have an older LS -03 12-fret that is killer. It is about the size of a classical, mahogany with an Italian spruce top, and can handle any type music I can throw at it. I'm fairly sure you can get new 12-fretters from several custom dealers for less than your budget and they are well finished, great sounding guitars.

JerryM · #27 08-01-2015, 08:51 AM

JMO, but I own a Taylor 12 fret ss 522 non cutaway I purchased because I could not play my dread after a back surgery, now it's my only guitar, planned on selling it off when i recovered because i am not a Taylor person, but wouldn't sell this little guy now. Easiest playing guitar I have ever owned period, and it sounds good too.......

AllThumbsBruce · #28 08-01-2015, 08:56 AM

Here's some nice tone from a 12 fret cutaway.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KQccvYwveE

s2y · #29 08-01-2015, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by AllThumbsBruce

Here's some nice tone from a 12 fret cutaway.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KQccvYwveE

Good example of how different a 12 fret can sound. Much more middy than the Taylor I own and much more of a "classic" acoustic tone. My Taylor is much more of a modern finger style sound.

1newbie · #30 08-01-2015, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by michael s

1 Newbie. Thanks for your response. I'm curious. Which model Taylor 12 fret do you have? Thanks to everyone for your responses.

Michael,

I have the 12 fret series from 2011 that Taylor introduced prior to offering the 812 12 fret. Below is a link to the model. I have the rosewood/sitka guitar.

https://www.taylorguitars.com/guitars/acoustic/12-fret