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Select Spruce top featuring scalloped bracing and ivoroid binding on the body and neck. Mahogany back, sides and neck. Incredible AJ sound and beauty in a 12 string.
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Epiphone
Sean
Reviewed in Canada on July 23, 2017
It's been 20 years since I bought my first guitar. I'd like to say that I've got 20 years of experience under my belt, however life got in the way and I haven't played for many years.Perhaps I'm experiencing my first mid-life crisis, but I've been missing playing for the last year or so. So many times I've been listening to spotify and thinking 'man I'd love to play this on guitar', so I finally bit the bullet and ordered the Epiphone.I did a ton of shopping around and comparing 12 strings. A niche product, there's certainly not the same availability of guitars that you'd find in a 6 string. In this price range I found a Yamaha FG820-12 (I love Yammies), Fender CD-100, a Stag SA420D, a Seagul Walnut 12, a Denver 12-string, and a Norman B-20. These all ranged in price from ~$200 to ~500, with the Epiphone sitting in the lower half.I ruled out the Seagull as the nut width was larger than most of the others. Though the larger nut would be better for finger picking, I thought as I was getting back into playing it would be easier with a smaller width. I was able to find a play a few 12-strings at Steve's Music and Long & Mcquaid's - and narrowed down to the Yammie and the Epiphone. Quite frankly I couldn't tell the difference in sound between the two - and I actually liked the look of the headstock on the Epiphone better. That combined with it being a bit less expensive, and Epiphone's lifetime warranty had me sold.I must admit that on receiving the Epiphone from Amazon and trying it out I found it needed some adjustment. There was some fret-buzz (driving me nuts) and the strings were sub par (to say the least!). I almost returned it in favor of going downtown to pick up the Yammie but decided I'd take it down to Steve's and have them do a set-up (after all, I have to give them some business for letting me try their guitars). I have to say that after the set-up it sounds fantastic! They are also do a very reasonably priced set-up (considering it's a 12-string) as compared to other stores, so it's well worth your while to go down and have them do an adjustment for $60.I can wholeheartedly recommend this guitar! My advice, go to your local shop and try some of the guitars I've mentioned - see what you like (especially how comfortable it is to you) and have the shop do a set-up if you buy it from Amazon (quite often it's included if you buy it from the shop, but more expensive for the guitar in general). You won't regret it!
G.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 18, 2017
Excellent Choice of guitar for the price and brand can't go wrong! Even better when i got the original strings off and slapped some Martin 80/20 12 Acoustic Guitar Strings(12 String) - Bronze (Extra Light, .010 - .047). Thats it, stays in tune all the time now! Just thought i would add this review as i noticed some people saying their 12 string epi was going out of tune, all the time. Which is a guarantee with all new guitars before they get a decent string change. I recommend the above strings with this, Every man for them selves though. I usually have used a heavier gage but i thought got to give these a go and found these really good and i have been playing it non stop, and is still holding its ground. No snapping or tuning problems at all, and thats a first with any strings for me so well impressed! Yep i would recommend this guitar, sounds the business when slapping a pickup on it as well. Guitar looks to nice to be drilling a hole for a fixed pick up, so i use the portable one on this. Sounds Ace, and best of both worlds.Good SellerThanks!
MAURIZIO
Reviewed in Italy on June 14, 2017
Tanto costa, tanto vale, anzi anche qualcosina in meno. Da apprezzare l'imballo e le meccaniche, ma in quanto a timbro sonoro lascia davvero perplessi. Non comprendo le valutazioni a 5 stelle su amazon com.
jean michel PICK
Reviewed in France on August 4, 2016
TRES BONNE GUITARE MAIS QUI? SORITE DE L'USINE NECESSITE UN REGLAGE PAR UN SPECIALISTE;;;;;UN PEU GALERE........car j'ai eu du mal à trouver un lutier
Stoffl
Reviewed in Germany on November 28, 2016
Die Gitarre hat einen sauberen Klang, die Bünde sind sauber verarbeitet und sie liegt Dank ihres Gewichtes sehr gut in der Hand. Sie ist leicht zu greifen und verzeiht auch den einen oder anderen unsauberen Griff ;-) Aber das bin ich so von Epiphone gewöhnt - und auch diesmal nicht enttäuscht worden.Sollte die Gitarre für Jugendliche gekauft werden, bitte Folgendes beachten:Die Dreadnought Form verlangt doch etwas längere Arme. Ich habe sie meinem Sohn geschenkt, der mit 16 Jahren und 184cm gut damit umgehen kann. Unser Neffe mit 12 Jahren und 170cm tut sich da schon noch etwas schwerer.Für den Preis eine super Gitarre von sehr guter Qualität!
Robert M.
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2015
Well I've only had this for a few days, but so far I love it. I would characterize myself as an advanced beginner (or perhaps intermediate) guitar player - I can play most of your basic chords and barre chords and I enjoy fingerpicking with some melody picking, mostly folk and '60s-'80s singer-songwriter type pop music. I'm not a serious performer, or any type of performer; I just play for my own enjoyment and for any member of my family that cares to listen.Anyway I love the sound of 12-string, acoustic or electric, but since I'm just playing to entertain myself, I wasn't looking to spend $1000 or more on a high end 12-string. For $200, I am really impressed with this. Right out of the box, it plays well. I'm still getting used to fretting and picking it, and I sometimes make it buzz or hit the wrong strings or mute an adjacent string, or whatever. But it's easier than I expected, and I've been really impressed with the sound that I get out of it when I do it all right - like the sound of bells chiming (I think Pete Seeger said that about the 12-string). The only thing I find somewhat less than ideal is the octave G-string, seems like it's set a little bit low compared to its partner. So if I am plucking "up" with my right index finger, or a finger pick, I am apt to hit the regular G-string and miss the octave G-string. If on the other hand I am using a flat pick on a down-strum then I hit both with no problem.So if you're concerned about the quality of instrument you're getting for $200 - if you're like me, and just playing to entertain yourself, or maybe your friends, just go ahead and do it. If you're planning to play at the local coffee shop, then maybe/maybe not. A better guitar player (or more serious performer) might want something with a built-in pickup, or a cutaway so you can play higher up the neck. But for a 6-string player unsure whether you can pick up the 12-string - I think it just takes getting used to. I find my left hand gets tired more quickly so I am working on strengthening my grip. And there is a different level of dexterity that you need to develop. I am so far having the best success just picking with my bare fingers & thumb - same as I do on 6-string. I bought some light-gauge metal fingerpicks but haven't gotten used to using them, and for strumming with picking some bass notes I use a thin flatpick. This guitar has a nice sound, holds tune surprisingly well for a 12-string, action is set just about right (except my note above about the octave G).So give yourself a couple of weeks, learn how to play it. If you're like a lot guys who learn to play the guitar to impress girls - imagine how much cooler you will seem, playing a 12-string!!
Elliott
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2013
After being on the fence with this guitar for over a year, I went ahead and took the plunge. I was worried that I was going to blow $170 on a child’s toy that didn’t look, play, or sound right, but I was so wrong. This guitar is great! Do not worry about the price because this is a quality Epiphone guitar. If you have been wanting a 12-string, get this one now.Looks: This is the best surprise. It’s a great looking guitar. The fit and finish are on par with much more expensive guitars. The color of the top on my guitar is very light, and I like that. The back and sides are a nice, dark finish that really pops.Tuning: Tuning a 12-string is always rough, so considering the challenge, I am pleased so far. When I got it out of the box, the strings were very low and had very little tension. Not sure if this is a function of the cold weather or if it was shipped that way to protect the guitar from breaking. I actually used a string winder to help tighten them up while tuning it for the first time. I tuned it the first day I had it, then left it alone for about a day and had to really tune it again, but after that it has just needed fine adjustments.Playability: The action is nice. Even for a 12-string, it doesn’t require much more pressure than my 6-string. I played for a while, and my fingers did not feel any more fatigued than normal. The guitar body is big which is fine for me because I’m a big guy, but smaller framed players might struggle. The neck, however, is about as flat as any 12-string I’ve ever played. Players with small hands or short fingers will be pleasantly surprised.Sound: This is really all that matters, after all. I really like the sound. It’s a little brassy, but it does have some deep rich tones in there. It’s also nice and loud (probably due to the large body mentioned above). I haven’t replaced the factory strings yet (and one of them broke, so I guess I have an 11-string guitar right now!), so I will hold off on a final judgment until I get some quality strings.
Bookenator
Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2011
I had a lot of questions and concerns when I ordered this. Well, it arrived today, I've been playing it for the past few hours, and here's the answers to those questions:1. Is it worth the money?Absolutely yes. This is an amazing bargain. There are better guitars out there, but not for $170. This really is a great deal.2. How does it sound?Fantastic. It's definitely "bright", which a few of the other reviews pointed out, but it also has new strings on it, so it might be a little too early to judge. That said, it's got a nice full sound and if you play up closer to the neck you get more bass in the mix.3. How's the action?Just right. Low enough that it's easy to play (for a 12 string) but no buzzing strings.4. How about the neck?Wider than a 6 string, but not much. Probably a centimeter or so wider. I have small hands and had no problem playing it. The main thing is the added pressure it takes to push down twice as many strings as normal.5. How does it play?Great.6. How does it look?Great. Nice natural finish, all shiny and new. What's not to love? (Note: the picture shows a more whitish finish, but it's a normal natural finish like you'd see on most acoustic guitars. Natural wood color.So if any of you guitarists have been thinking of buying an acoustic 12 string, take a look at this one for sure. I wish I'd bought it long ago. There are just some songs that need to be played on a 12 string.
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