10 Best Starter 12-String Guitars (Under $1,000) ★ Acoustic Tuesday 299

Acoustic Tuesday | Guitar Routine Show

Tony Polecastro

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🗓️ 11 July 2023

⏱️ 38 minutes

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Summary

Looking for that jingly and sparkling tone that'll charm your ears without breaking the bank? Look no further than these 10 guitars. In today's episode, we'll explore the wonderful world of 12-string guitars. I truly believe you don't have to break the bank to get your hands on a quality 12-string. That's why I'm highlighting 10 starter acoustic 12-string guitars that are under $1000! That's right, I've been on a mission to find you guys the best budget-friendly 12-strings that don't skimp on quality. I'll include beauties like the Yamaha FG820-12, which boasts a solid spruce top with mahogany back and sides, which makes for a full, rich sound, as well as classics like the Guild D1212—a guitar that sings with warmth and clarity. The D1212 is a testament to Guild's legacy of crafting fantastic 12-string acoustics. Whether you're a seasoned 6-string player looking to branch out or a newbie who wants to dive straight into the deep end, I'm confident this list has the perfect guitar for you. Remember, it's not about the cost, but about finding the right instrument that fits your style and inspires you to create. Tune in to this episode of Acoustic Tuesday to start your 12-string journey with confidence. Featured in this episode...- Trevor Gordon Hall - The Real Andy McKee - Caitlin Canty - Gems On VHS - Play Country Blues - Turn to Blues - Chicago Music Exchange

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0:00.0	So you want that 12-string acoustic guitar sound, that jingle, that jangle, that chimed beautiful sound
0:06.9	that only a 12-string guitar can offer, but you don't want to spend a lot of money.
0:13.0	Seems like a conundrum, right?
0:14.7	Well, it's actually not, because on today's show, I'm going to be sharing with you
0:18.3	10 killer acoustic 12 strings that do not break the
0:22.8	bank.
0:23.8	Hey, TAC family, this is episode 299 of the Acoustic Tuesday show.
0:29.4	Yes, we are on the precipice of episode 300, absolutely 100% mind-blowing.
0:36.9	This show is packed full of inspiration and fun, designed to help you
0:40.3	get more progress, fulfillment, and joy from your acoustic guitar journey. Throughout today's
0:44.9	episode, I will keep you in the loop with some acoustic news you can use, including a golden
0:49.3	thing from a new to me artist, a new blues-infused YouTube series and much, much more. But first,
0:57.1	let's look at some low dollar 12 strings that give you high dollar jangle. Yes, I've got a list of
1:02.7	10 or so guitars, I think there's 10 on here, that I think you need to know about. If you've been
1:08.0	thinking to yourself, gosh, I want to round out my sound. I want to sound
1:11.6	like the folk heroes of the 60s and 70s. I want to sound like Dan Fogelberg. I want to sound
1:16.7	like Roger McQuinn. Well, today's show is for you. Indeed. These guitars do not break the bank.
1:22.9	In fact, the first one on my list is my absolute favorite low dollar 12 string. It is the Yamaha FG
1:28.5	82012. The Yamaha FG 82012. It comes in at $379. It has a solid spruce top. It plays beautifully
1:38.1	smoothly. It plays beautifully smooth. It plays beautiful smoothly. One of those combinations. And it's just an all-around
1:46.2	stellar guitar. I had one of these or an iteration of it very early on in my guitar journey,
1:51.5	and I'm kicking myself because I traded it in. I should have never traded it. I just should not
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