Does Martin Make a 12 String Kit?
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Re: Does Martin Make a 12 String Kit?
K&K makes a pickup for a 12-string. Anyone familiar with it?
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Thanks guys
Re: Does Martin Make a 12 String Kit?
I noticed that the link that I put in my last post was broken, here it is again
http://www.kitguitarsforum.com/archives ... 61_0_6_0_C
You might want to spend some time at the Unofficial Martin Guitar Forums - they have a subforum devoted to 12 strings with lots of good discussion (not totally dedicated to Martins). Opinions differ on Martin 12's, particularly their dreads - you may want to do some research unless your mind is completely made up that is what you want. If so, look at the older slope shouldered D12-18 and D12-35. Frankly, if I wanted to duplicate a Martin 12 it would definitely be the new Grand J.
Before I built mine I did a lot of thinking about what I didn't like about the D12-28 and I did research a lot of other 12's. I would be happy to share those thoughts if you would like.
http://www.kitguitarsforum.com/archives ... 61_0_6_0_C
You might want to spend some time at the Unofficial Martin Guitar Forums - they have a subforum devoted to 12 strings with lots of good discussion (not totally dedicated to Martins). Opinions differ on Martin 12's, particularly their dreads - you may want to do some research unless your mind is completely made up that is what you want. If so, look at the older slope shouldered D12-18 and D12-35. Frankly, if I wanted to duplicate a Martin 12 it would definitely be the new Grand J.
Before I built mine I did a lot of thinking about what I didn't like about the D12-28 and I did research a lot of other 12's. I would be happy to share those thoughts if you would like.
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Re: Does Martin Make a 12 String Kit?
I would be interested in what your thoughts are on the different types of 12 strings. I think a jumbo may be in my future!Freeman wrote:I noticed that the link that I put in my last post was broken, here it is again
http://www.kitguitarsforum.com/archives ... 61_0_6_0_C
You might want to spend some time at the Unofficial Martin Guitar Forums - they have a subforum devoted to 12 strings with lots of good discussion (not totally dedicated to Martins). Opinions differ on Martin 12's, particularly their dreads - you may want to do some research unless your mind is completely made up that is what you want. If so, look at the older slope shouldered D12-18 and D12-35. Frankly, if I wanted to duplicate a Martin 12 it would definitely be the new Grand J.
Before I built mine I did a lot of thinking about what I didn't like about the D12-28 and I did research a lot of other 12's. I would be happy to share those thoughts if you would like.
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Re: Does Martin Make a 12 String Kit?
I do have 2 12 kits on the shelf
one mahogany one rosewood both dreds
will post on the web site next week
one mahogany one rosewood both dreds
will post on the web site next week
John Hall
Blues Creek Guitars Inc
Authorized CF Martin Repair Center
president of Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans
http://www.bluescreekguitars.com
Blues Creek Guitars Inc
Authorized CF Martin Repair Center
president of Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans
http://www.bluescreekguitars.com
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Re: Does Martin Make a 12 String Kit?
I will try and do that in a few days
the weekend has 8 people in my shop
the weekend has 8 people in my shop
John Hall
Blues Creek Guitars Inc
Authorized CF Martin Repair Center
president of Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans
http://www.bluescreekguitars.com
Blues Creek Guitars Inc
Authorized CF Martin Repair Center
president of Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans
http://www.bluescreekguitars.com