The Best 12-String Guitar for Your Money
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Have you been looking for a reasonably priced 12-string electric guitar to round out your collection? If so, you need to check out the Eastwood Classic 12. In this video I do a quick, but thorough review including showing off the broad array of sounds the guitar can get. The Eastwood Classic 12 is a seriously versatile guitar. You can get the vintage Rickenbacker sound as well as the heavier sounds of a Fender XII or a Gibson ES-1275. The guitar also offers many unique original tones to inspire your creativity.
The video opens with a dramatic unboxing unlike anything you've ever seen. After the guitar is set free, I go over the specs, feel, set up, and playability. In the second half I crank up 12 of your favorite classic 12 string songs including Mr Tambourine Man, Traveling Riverside Blues, Wanted Dead or Alive, The Song Remains the Same, as well as songs by XTC, The Hollies, and of course, the Beatles. FREE TABS for all songs are available upon request at markaranalli@gmail.com.
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00:00 - Intro
00:38 - Dramatic Unboxing!
01:32 - The Reveal
01:46 - About Eastwood Guitars
02:18 - Review Ground Rules
02:33 - First Impression
02:46 - Specs
04:15 - Warm Up
04:27 - Mr. Tambourine Man (The Byrds)
04:41 - Substitute (The Who)
04:56 - Traveling Riverside Blues (Led Zeppelin)
05:20 - Dear God (XTC)
05:33 - I Want To Tell You (The Beatles)
05:45 - Look Through Any Window (The Hollies)
05:57 - Eight Miles High (The Byrds)
06:23 - Wanted Dead or Alive (Bon Jovi)
06:45 - The Song Remains the Same (Led Zeppelin)
07:14 - Life In the Fast Lane (Eagles)
07:35 - Final Thoughts
Check out the Classic 12 and Eastwood's entire collection here:
eastwoodguitars.com
Links to the New Upgraded Vangoa 12-String Models:
(the US models are Amazon Affiliate links meaning I make a couple of dollars if you purchase a guitar using this link. I made sure all the links are to the least expensive price listed on Amazon)
US:
Sunburst:amzn.to/3C8JnIv
Black Matte: amzn.to/3qtEN5v
Natural: amzn.to/321ba1n
Sapele Brown: amzn.to/3HrmHqW
Black Left Handed: amzn.to/3HjFRyC
Canada:
Black: www.amazon.ca/dp/B07TJHYQFS
Natural: www.amazon.ca/dp/B07YXR31Y3 - Zábava
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Thanks for the video Mark. Also, thanks for making your knowledge and your videos free.
Thanks for sharing your take on the Eastwood. now I WANT ONE!!! Great riffs too, showed the range of sound nicely
This was a really informative and well crafted video. The guitar sounds great and you did it proud!
Another awesome video Mark! It's a real pleasure to watch listen to you jam on a 12 string. Thanks for all you do!
Hey LWC. I really appreciate the kind words. I am very grateful for your time. I hope you have an amazing weekend. Mark
Sad to say, I usually forget about Eastwood although they are well-reviewed in any of the videos I've seen. Nice to get the opinion of someone you know isn't getting paid for it, thanks Mark.
Great review Mark! That is definitely looks like a lot of guitar for the money! Thanks for sharing!
Another awesome video giving love to one of the most beautiful sounding instruments - the 12 string.
Hey Timmy. This one has a tone that I just love. The tone I used on the first couple of chords and then on the riff to Look Through Any Window is as perfect a 12 string tone as I can get. IMHO. Thanks so much. Please take care. Mark
Great video Mark! I love the 12 String electric, especially when you play.
Nice review Mark, finding myself quite tempted to get one myself!
That looks and sounds great Mark, thanks for the demo 😎
Agreed, it's hard to find an unbiased review these days. Looks like a nice 12
Great sounds! And a great review; you let the guitar speak for itself instead of giving an exhaustive description of every component with a few seconds of playing at the end of the video, like too many YT reviews I've seen. I will definitely consider this guitar for a 12-string electric for my arsenal.
Yep, you got me wanting this guitar. Well done, another thing to try to explain to my wife that I "need to have." Love the video Mark! Thanks.
So much for your "freedom initiative" you ask your wife when you can go outside and wipe your ass too? Be a man.
Don’t let your wife control you like that buddy, you don’t need to explain anything
As always, very cool video! You’ve got me wanting to explore Eastwood deeper. Also, got me wanting to try a thumb pick! Thanks, Mark…
Be careful with the Eastwood website. Too many cool guitars. LOL. Thanks so much for the support Burton. I really do appreciate it. Mark
Really appreciate your views and reviews. This is an awesome guitar that produces awesome sounds. Thank you!
Nice review Axe, i want one
Yeah, I think if I were in the market for an electric 12, I'd be seriously eyeing this one!
Nice job on the review, Mark!
Fred
Hey Fred. Always great to hear from you. I truly appreciate the support you've given me over the past year plus. I am very grateful for your time and frequently witty comments. Take care. Mark
Hi Mark, you won me over with the Eagles tune. I never realized how many songs from my youth had a 12 string guitar. I need to learn them. Thank you for the demo. Looking forward to your next one this week!
Hey Jim. Thanks again. The Eagles tune was done on a 6. I was just showing off the playability with the riff. I believe you already knew that but clarifying just in case. I really appreciate all the support. I hope you're doing ok. Mark
Great video. I just picked up an Airline Tuxedo. Love it.
I actually asked if they'd send me one of those to review. I'm sure he gets a lot of requests. A channel with 24k subs doesn't always get me a yes. Once Michael sees how loyal my channel viewers are, I think he'll send me a couple more. I wouldn't be surprised if he sells 50 guitars between now and Christmas from this video. Probably more. He seems like a really nice guy so I'm happy to do it.
Enjoyed hearing you play, life in the fast lane on that beautiful guitar . Take care and much love. ❤🎸😇
What a find. Great guitar Mark. Eastwood have been on my radar for some time, though not for a 12. I have searched for a H77 model 6 string to the point of exhaustion. I located a used one in Japan only to see it scooped by another buyer while I was getting my CC out. Eastwood had released the model with different designations over a period of time, marketing it as Eastwood H77, Eastwood H77 H78, and Harmony H77. All these were vintage designations, and I believed they were only available in the used market. After your tip off about their website, I rushed to it and found the exact model I had searched for, available new as an Airline H78. It has the busiest deck in the music biz, with 3 individually switchable single coils, hooked to three switches on the lower horn, and 6 (count 'em!) tone and volume knobs. Also equipped with a Bigsby trem. I'll be as busy as a one armed fiddler. As I hadn't been able to locate a 3 PU 6 string guitar at a budget price, I eventually settled for a Gretsch G2627T in the used market. I'm happy with the purchase and scooped it for US$420 after some spirited negotiations. Now however, after finding exactly what I was looking for, I've picked one from the 3 available colors, and will sit back and wait for it to arrive. Sell the Gretsch? No way Jose! It is a beautiful instrument in its own right. Buy one of these 12s? Well, having bought a new D'Angelico 12 in September last year, (the Turquoise thing in my avatar) and a new Hagstrom Viking 12 eight weeks ago, I might have to wait a while. The vortex has been especially strong this year. They should publish warnings about it like they do for El Nino events. LOL! I emailed Hagstrom about your channel and suggested they send you a demo model Viking 12 for a review. Hope you don't mind, but you're the only person on ytube doing specialist 12 string reviews.
Looks like a great guitar. Really enjoyed the show, all those great songs. Like the look on your face when you play . You are a true lover of music. What would have made this video even better is your hat. Peace and much love ,keep rocking. ❤🎸😇🧘♀️🕊
Hey Cynthia. Thanks so much for the kind words. I've been trying to smile more. I'm usually overly focused when I play. I'm glad you like the hat. It's the first sign that I'm in the second half of life. Enjoy the rest of your weekend. Mark
Love the Eastwood stuff, I've owned a few and they've all been really well made.
Cool video and cool guitar. Even if I don't win it I'll keep watching your videos. I have to get myself a 12 string one of these days.
Hey Doug! How's it going? 2022 is going to be your year. If anybody deserves it, it's you. Is your health improving? Shoot me an email when you have time. Take care my friend. Mark
I've several Eastwood models, including a SideJack 12 string. No complaints, whatsoever. And they look fantastic, esp the new Backlund Rockerbox.
The Eastwood looks amazing I have never looked into Eastwoods. Great review
I love my Framus Texan 12 from 1970, great sound and a very nice made neck.
I’ve watched this video a couple times and based on this review I’m going to buy this guitar. I had my sights set on a Rickenbacker 360/12 but no way I can afford one.
Thanks for reviewing this guitar Mark.
I have an Eastwood sidejack 12, absolutely love it.
Hey Michael. Yeah, I'm hoping that they'll send me one to review. It's a really cool looking guitar. I'm wondering how much tone I'd be giving up for the cooler look. I love the fat sound this thing gets but I'm not a big guy and this is a big guitar. I was only able to look semi-cool on camera with it through the magic of videography. LOL. Thanks for letting me know and thanks for always supporting the channel. I do appreciate it. Enjoy the rest of your week and take care. Mark
That's awesome Mark, great guitar there man 😀🤘🎵🔥🔥🔥
Adam. You really are amazing my friend. You've been such a great supporter of the channel and I really do appreciate it. I hope you have a great week. Mark
I ordered one in January '22 and it FINALLY came last week, July (almost 7 months!). I love it. Mine didn't come with a gig bag, though. But it did come packed reasonably well.
Great video and review mr.
Mark. I love your videos
Idk why whenever I see a 12 string, I always want to hear hotel california or more than a feeling🤣🤣
I listen to stuff through a fairly serious old stereo. Vintage they call it.
This sounds Fantastic!
Nice playing!
Thanks 🤙🤙
Mark it is such a cool video and the guitar looks phenomenal, you look like it was made just for you. 😀
Man hearing you play yours I really want to get back into playing mine I have an acoustic electric
Great looking and great sounding guitar. If I buy an electric 12-string someday, this will be a top contender.
I love it. Nice job on 8 Miles High.
Differently a nice guitar, and it sounded Great ! Thanks Mark !
Nicely done
Hey HRM, thanks so much for checking it out. I really appreciate your time and comment. Take care. Mark
Played one of these at a guitar show a few years back. It was stellar.
Hey man. I just got back from NAMM myself. I got to play some nice guitars. Riversong, a few other boutique acoustic makers and a couple of beautiful high end 12 strings. I don't understand why other companies are thinking about reversing the strings a la Rickenbacker. If you're a strict fingerstyle player it absolutely makes sense to reverse the third string pairs. The reality is most people play the 12 string for the big sound and our strummers if that's the case those reverse strings are just gonna make it sound that much more like a six string. Anyway I don't know how I got off on that tangent. Yeah the Eastwood is a great guitar and Michael the owner of the company is a first rate guy. Thanks so much for checking out the video. I really appreciate your time and comment. Have a great weekend. Please take care and be well. mark
That's a sweet looking guitar!! 🎸🤘😎
I own the same guitar, only it’s a light metallic blue. It’s a great instrument and capable of many cool sounds. Great review thanks for posting
Seriously nice looking guitar. i like that red.
Love Eastwood. Bought a Rockerbox DLX LTD a couple years ago. Perfect out of the hardshell case.
After playing it 2 years, it is my go to to this day for overall best versatility, tone range, high output and play ability. It has same scale as Gibson s I have played forever. All my muscle memory fits perfectly.
But stock setups on most semi-hollows usually have some things missing that I like. If there is more than one pickup with individual volume controls, I FIX that with a Gretsch-style master volume with treble bleed on the lower horn. Have done it so far on the 3 PUP Rockerbox (3 volume, one tone, a pain in the butt to manage balance reliably and quickly and a D'Angelico DC Premeir 12 string. with dual Seymour-Duncans that also got new CTS pots and Orange Drop caps.) I also replace ALL jacks on EVERYTHING with TruTone jacks, most reliable made. I have no fear of mods and to a real player they add value to a transaction if done correctly. Otherwise you are buying the instrument just as a cool place to store some cash. Great if that is your goal. I want them to PLAY the best possible for ME.
Having done those mods, my Eastwood Rockerbox is the best playing electric I have ever owned or played. For many years I lusted for a Gibson 335. This one ended that lust.
I have an Eastwood Classic 12 that I bought around 2004/2005. It has a floating (!) bridge and a different logo layout on the headstock. Great playing and sounding guitar in deed!
That's a great looking guitar Mark and it sounds superb too. My HB RB612BK finally arrived so I don't think my good lady will let me buy another guitar - for a while ;-)
I've never really had the desire to own an electric guitar. Now, I do.
Hey James. I feel the same way you do. In about 10 videos I've called the electric 12 'an incredibly niche' guitar. This is the first electric 12 that has inspired me just to plug in noodle around, write some new riffs, etc. I typically like a very thin neck but I realize that I prefer the wider nut on the electric 12. Thanks so much for checking out the video. I appreciate your time and comment. Be good and take care.. Mark
I just bought this. I already have an eastwood 6 string (airline 59 2pt) and it's superb. Can't wait to get this one, should arrive next week. My first 12! Hopefully I can make it sing n ring. Thanks!
That is a nice 12-string guitar. It sounded good through all the classic 12-string riffs we're familiar with that you played. To my ears, on one chordal thing that you played, it's tone soared. Great to hear that it's fretboard string spacing felt comfortable too, as that is a prevalent issue with a lot of of otherwise good electric 12-strings!
Hey SP, shoot me an email if you have any questions. Dont worry, I dont sell anything and I dont endorse any products. Thanks so much for checking out the video. I appreciate your time and comment. Mark
@@8MinuteAxe Hi, Though I never usually email a video poster, I did try to e-mail you, by clicking one of the bottom-most reply/arrow buttons. But it went to a "noreply" address, and returned as "failed delivery". Is there an 8 Minute Axe email address I can try forwarding my returned text to?
Hey brother. I'm lo fi and I try to take sincerity to the next level. After 3 years 29k subs 20k comments and 3000 emails, my email distribution list is done by hand and includes only people that I have had repeated exchanges with. I only have 370 on the list. In 3 years, 4 have asked to be removed. I make it a point to engage with people rather than "thanks dude". While I have been toying with the idea of monetizing (to date I've given over $10k of ad revenue to St Judes and Shriners) by starting a patreon, I have yet to ask for a single penny from anybody for anything (tabs, mini lessons, full curriculums, countless phone convos). My email is markaranalli@gmail.com. the only danger of emailing me is that if we exchange more than 5 replies, I may add you to the manual list of people that I send out weekly emails about the days video and hold extra contests for those in my inner circle. I have no special PDF with the key to learning guitar in a week, and I have more people on my privates wait list than I do on my list. Lastly, it could take up to 72 hour to respond at the most, but I respond to everybody. 100% have a great day. Mark
Wow, you are great!
I love the old movie type music you used during the unpacking. As a owner of 5 12 strings. I can say for that price you cant go wrong.. I like the wider neck unlike the thin one on my Rick. Beautiful looking Guitar . I own a Eastwood electric Mandolin (Looks like a Telecaster of course mini sized) and I can attest to the Quality of their instruments . Another great demo and playing Mark. My Dad just passed so I haven't seen your videos for a few weeks . A lot to catch up on
Al, I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. My thoughts are with you and your family. I lost my dad in 2014 and I still miss him. I guy I used to work with gave me the best advice about losing someone close: 'get used to living with it rather than getting over it and you'll find more peace'. Please take care be well. Mark
@@8MinuteAxe Thanks Mark. It was a blessing when he passed on the 17th. He had Cancer that spread everywhere and was in Hospice at home until the last 4 days when he was unconscious and went to the Hospital. He was 81 and had a great life. I turn 60 in a month and because of Dad I can retire at that time. I will be watching all of your and Simon's videos when that happens. I might even get one tenth as proficient as your our on guitar as I can now spend much more time playing. Your are a cool cat. Thanks for reaching out. AL
Thanks, Mark. Nice guitar and nice playing. Eastwood is a Canadian company based in Georgetown, Ontario which is less than an hour away from where I live although they have outsourced the manufacture of their guitars to China. I was considering one of these before I was gifted with a Rik 330-12 but I still may get one at some point just for something different. They cost $917 Canadian.
fyi, these are manufactured in Indonesia
Get to open... your so awesome...
I picked up a hollow body for the first time yesterday, It was an Ibanez, and I really liked it
My left handed 2014 Classic 12 is the first Eastwood I bought. I now own the Classic 6 Deluxe and Classic 6 HB, as well as (1 of 4) Esprit Ultra and the Delta 6 Resonator. Love these guitars! BTW, Eastwood offers a very nice hard case for the Classic 12 and Classic 6 guitars.
Hey buddy. You're going to have to answer to my wife. Great sounding guitar. Owner who cares about customers. Great build quality. Of course I'm buying one today. It will take a little bit of convincing. The hardest part is picking one. 78 different guitars in stock. Jeez!
Thanks Stan. I think it's well worth it. I really enjoy playing it. Have a a great day. Mark
Imagine having to answer to your wife. Grow a set.
Bonus point for the Traveling Riverside Blues clip!
and yes, the zep tunes sounded great on that eastwood - thanks!
That guitar sounds Great!
It really was a nice surprise. I'm enjoying it more than just about any other 12 string I've played, including the Rick. Thanks so much for your time. Mark
Demo sounds great
Hey Zach. I really appreciate your time and support. Have a great weekend brother. Mark
Good price, good looking and good sound. I'd say overall it's good.
👍🏻 I found a used one that was in pretty good condition in their "Fireburst" finish. (I'm still confused with the large knob ...it just doesn't seem to work like "tone controls" that I'm used to.) I played this and the Harley Benton RB612 CS side by side. (I didn't compensate for the smaller body at first and was strumming much closer to the neck on the H.B. causing it to sound a little bassier). Recording with each guitar was great, and while I like some things on the H.B. a little better... I kept the Eastwood Classic 12. A little nicer overall guitar in fit & finish with slightly better sound. I'm now a happy 12 Stringer! Thanks for your videos. They were a help when I was considering the two.
Your unboxing/review videos are better than mine! :)
Hey brother. I always do the unboxing part with trepidation. Even when I try something clever I always get a few people telling me to stop wasting their time. While I tend to agree with them that watching someone unbox a guitar borders on the ridiculous, I feel like they could just fast forward. That's what I do. Thanks again for always supporting. Take care. Mark
@@8MinuteAxe Your fast-forward trick was inspired. You sounded relaxed and natural, and your playing at the end was great! :)
Sounds great.
I have not ever eyed a twelve electric and I am falling for this one. Argh, I am going to get into trouble buying another, Dang, why did you show this. I am off to check Eastwood, mind you, it is Christmas season and maybe I will figure a way to treat myself at $699.
Sounds really nice. Is it much better than the Harley Benton? Have you tried the Burns Double Six? Richard Bennett, Mark Knopfler's sideman plays one on "Cleaning My Gun" on Knopfler's Get Lucky album. It sounds really good and is reasonably affordable.
That is a very nice guitar, hollow bodies are cool
The guitar sounds absolutely amazing. I'm looking at their catalog now. I want to win one but I'm also looking at buying one. What have you done to me? Another guitar!! AHHH.
He gives me GAS (guitar acquisition syndrome) too… hahaha
LOL. Thanks so much brother.
There were unbadged Eastwood 12 strings being sold on Aliexpress a few years ago, I bought one used from a guy who imported it. It was a very nice guitar.
Yup.. still stunning.. ☮💗
I like cherry red color the most. I have been checking this model out for the past few days. Still hunting for 12 string that I want to get for my solo gigs. #3
Dude, I’m a huge 12 string fan, but the only pure electric 12 string I own is an Epiphone double neck. It’s actually a great guitar, but the weight is prohibitive to the amount of time I actually play it.
I’ve been thinking pretty seriously about getting an electric 12 string recently. I typically buy a guitar every year on my birthday which is in March. This may be the one.
Great find, great video!
Hey Brian. I bought a guitar two years ago for my birthday and my wife bought me a nice gypsy jazz nylon for my 50th this year. I think that's an excellent tradition to continue. Thanks for the inspiration! LOL. I've been trying to acquire a reasonably priced double neck (really just for the fact that I think they will look really cool in videos). They discontinued the Epiphone 1275 replica, or at least none of the major online retailers have it anymore. The Harley Benton is out of stock for the next 4 months and I don't really want to take the risk of buying a random one off knock off from reverb. Let me know what you end up deciding to get. If you have a video of you playing the Epi, please send it to me. markaranalli@gmail.com. Thanks so much for checking out the video. I appreciate your time and comment. Take care. Mark
I'm really liking this Eastwood. Have you ever played the Ibanez Ibanez Artcore AS7312 or the Guild Starfire I-12 Double Cutaway 12-String Semi-Hollow Body? I'm looking at those as well. Could you possibly do a review of those?
Hey great video, currently thinking about buying this guitar rather than the danelectro 12 string.
I don‘t know if I missed it but is the neck thin or thick?
Mark I came just to support with no intention in wanting to enter your guitar giveaway, but after seeing and hearing this, I might try and shout out. Possibly not also as work is very consuming of late.
Your channel is awesome for us guitar enthusiest and even more for us 12 string lovers. Like #120
Dave. The pleasure getting to know you has been mine. You're always so positive and you always have the best intentions and I truly appreciate and admire that. I hope you and your family stay safe and WARM this holiday season. Take care. Mark
Wow! I've been looking at a lot of 12 strings lately, both electric and acoustic, and I have to say, for this price range for electric, the Classic 12 sounds the best.
Most recently, I've been focused on the Danelectro 12, and for the money and playability it sounds pretty darn good. I am a bit hesitant because the bridge setting sounds pretty bright on most of the demos I've listened to.
This one sounds as close to a Ric from all the comparison demos I've listened to, and your playing and choice of songs checks ALL of my boxes.
The body looks pretty large, I'm a smaller gentleman around 5'7", would that be a problem? also how is the weight?(8lbs listed on their site), I would be sitting down.
One more question, how is the action? low enough for these old fingers?
I love your comments, and how you've donated income from the channel to good causes.
Great video, thank you so much Mark.
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I just received the Harley Benton I ordered and overall I was happy with the fit and finish, tone, etc. , especially for the price. However the G strings seemed difficult to get in tune …. before buying I had read that changing strings on these is crazy hard… with only 6 slots for 12 strings, each pair of strings having to share one hole in the tailpiece …. so I also bought a WD 12 string trapeze tailpiece with 12 slots for less than $30, it cost$37.84 with shipping… The 12 slot tailpiece fit on the existing trapeze and I was able to restring the guitar with the original strings because I’m cheap lol…. it worked! Something about not having to share a hole solved the G string problem… so I highly recommend to all purchasers of this guitar, spend the extra 30 bucks and you won’t have restringing problems, and if you’re having tuning issues maybe that will help as well. GREAT review, great playing BTW… but there IS another review worth watching… on “Jon is just TOO loudD“ CZcams channel.
Very good review. You said you weren't keeping the guitar, what are you going to do with it?
I was torn between the Harley Benton and the Eastwood and went with the Eastwood based on video reviews like yours, the Eastwood's Gretsch-like looks, and color choice (mine is white with gold hardware). Like you, I found the fit & finish to be very well done and the sound to have the correct amount of jangle for the Byrds & the Beatles (which is what I mainly play on it).
congrats on your new guitar I too am impressed with this Eastwood, its a great looking and sounding guitar.
I own two Eastwood guitars, the Sidejack 12 and the Classic 12 (both Lefthand). What can I say? They sound great, really good quality guitars for a good price!
How is this compared to the Gretsch 5422-12 ? I read some Gretsch reviews that said it has some intonation problems.
Hi Mark. I just ordered one thanks to your review. I also let Eastwood know that I heard about them through you. For an extra $30 they are installing a "Rickenbacker style" nut for me.
Hey Mark. I checked out your channel earlier today and left some comments. I sincerely appreciate your time and support. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised with the Classic 12. I'm a huge fan of neck pickups and a meatier, woody tone (the words we use to describe sounds crack me up, probably make a good video) and this one does the jangle and the meaty tone well. What's the difference with the Rick nut? Let me know when you get the guitar and get a chance to test drive it. Have a great day and take care. Mark
@@8MinuteAxe I'm looking forward to getting the Classic 12. They only had 4 left when I ordered. I got an additional 10% off as a first time order. Rickenbacker reverses the pairs with the standard string first and the octave string second. And thanks for the kind comments on my channel.
Ah, of course. I wasnt even thinking. With that I honestly think you can nail the Rick sound better than the newer Rick with the hot pickups that sound nothing like the original. Please let me know how you make out. Mark
I found a Greco RG-95 (Ric 360/12v64 clone essentially) and I could not be happier with it. Looking into 12 string acoustics now, but I'm not quite ready to pull the trigger on it.
Hey robert I must confess I had never heard of greco until you mention them in your comment. It seems like they have a very. Good reputation overall I have no doubt that your guitar was probably better made than some of the ricks out there. I appreciate sharing that with me and for taking the time to check out the video. I hope you have a great evening please take care and be well mark
I always thought I wanted a Ric, but that has the looks (and sounds). I do like some art deco and then you said the price.. hmm 🤔☮💗
Brother, I see you everywhere. You and I either like the EXACT same videos or you've commented on 1000s of videos. I see your comments on all different channels. I didn't even watch CZcams until about 4 years ago. Late to the party. One thing I'll say about Marty Scwartz is, love him or hate him, he was a visionary. I didn't even consider posting a video until Beato put out his 'I'm Sick of Your Excuses' video. I call it the 'Why Not Me' video as he makes a great point. People are watching stuff, so why not my stuff. Great attitude. Thanks again. Every time I see one of your comments from now on, I'm gonna comment 'Got'cha' on it. LOL Mark
Would love to have that guitar in red. I have two eastwood nashvilles but I’d love one of this model in red.
Reminds me of my Gibson ES 335/12 1967 dot inlay orange label.
My dream 12 string is a Rick Carl Wilson model , that I’ve gotten close to buying a couple of times , the sale didn’t work out. 😫
Mark. Right now the Rivolta Combinata 12 sounds the best. 2nd is the Reverend Airwave 12. What’s your take ? Thanks. Chuck
hey sir i have a harmony 12 string ,early 60s was my Dads. he passed away it needs some fixing who would you suggest to restore it? love the videos
Hey Chris. I would ask around and find someone close to you that has a reputation for doing good work. You can also send it out to someone if you can't find anybody local. I am reasonably good at set ups and minor adjustments. I dabble a bit with the electronics. I'm far from an expert on the restoration process. I don't have the patience. If you want to shoot me an email at markaranalli@gmail.com and let me know where you live, I will see if I can find somebody. Thanks so much for checking out the video. I appreciate your time and comment. Please take care and enjoy the rest of your week. Mark
Another informative unbiased review. Well done. But I wished I hadn’t seen it now…..anyone want to buy a Rick 360-12?
You know, every time I do one of these I get a pain in my OWN side because I feel like I'm digging the knife in. sorry.
I appreciate the review of a different brand. I need to check country of origin before I buy any instrument. Regardless of how well it sounds.
What is your opinion on the Takamine, Mitchell or Art & Lutheir 12 strings?
Hey Jeff. I sent you an email yesterday. Thanks again for the support. I really appreciate your time and comments. I own a Takamine GJ-72 and I love it. It's not the easiest guitar to play (it's a jumbo and I'm not a big guy) but the sound and looks are unparalleled at the price point. I also had a Mitchell. I would say the Mitchell was the easiest 12 string to play of any acoustic 12 I've ever had. The string sets are cut really close together and I prefer that being somewhat of an experienced 12 string player. It's funny, when you mentioned Art and Luthrie I was thinking of Huss and Dalton. LOL. I was going to say, I'd have to take a second mortgage out to buy one of those! Never played an A and L. How about you? Shoot me an email when you have time. Have a great day and take care. Mark
The Eastwood sounds great. But I also enjoyed the one on Harley Benton. Have you done a comparison of the two? The HB sounded more full and Rick-like, while the Eastwood sounds more Gretsch-like.
What is the problem with HB? Bought one two years ago, plays fine, looks great, had a good set up out of the factory, no problems with the fretwork, ... So what's the problem?
I bought the Sidejack STD. The Classic 12 was the toss up. It waas a tough choice, zero regrets.
I would check out the Sidejack. Be interested in the comparison.
Hi, I have this guitar but prefer the Italia Jeffery Foskett signature 12 string, you should check one out.
Had that exact guitar but it was branded Alden, regret selling it as it was really good
Any opinions on the Firefly 12 string GK 12-E ?
Hey OJB. Thanks so much for checking out the video. I can only weigh in based on the firefly 335 copy, which I own. I think it'd one of many, many examples of just how good automation and quality control have gotten in China. The only difference between a high and low end guitar these days is the materials (perhaps a bit of an overstatement but honestly all of the inexpensive guitars I own, the Harley Bentons, OLP, Epi 339 all stay in tune ans play well. The pickups on the Eastwood really do a nice job capturing the jangle. I know that wasn't a direct answer but that's the best I can do. Have a great day and take care. Mark
Ok Mark, first of all, we share the same wonderful last name, so I am curious, is your family from Abruzzo? Anyway, about theEastwood 12 string , beautiful, looks well made. How would you assess the intonation and tune-ability ? Average, above average, not so average? Thanks.
Mark ... Based on value and tone, do you think the Eastwood is worth 3+ times more than the Harley Benton? I'm considering both. TIA
I got the HD acoustic with hard case. I crapped my pants when I saw it. Fishman 2 pickup system. What's not to love?
I LOVE the circus music!!!
So, I’m looking at the actual “Gretsch” 12 string. It has a slightly narrower neck at the nut and sports gold hardware and “Black top ‘Filter Tron” pickups (not sure of the specs). All other materials and specs seem the same. It’s only $200 more than this copy. I know 200 bucks is a lot if you don’t have it, but it seems like a “copy” should come in at a substantially lower price. It would be very interesting to see a comparison video between the two.