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Best Sellers in Electric Guitars - 12-String
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Rickenbacker 360/12
Made famous by George Harrison in the ‘60s, the jangly Rickenbacker 360/12 12-string electric guitar has become perhaps one of the most iconic 12-string electrics. With a semi-hollow body and thru-body neck, the 360/12 is able to create a unique tone that is difficult to create with other 12-string guitars. Though this model has undergone many changes and seen many iterations through the years, the newer Rick 360/12 models have a slimmer neck and are still highly-sought instruments. - 5
Rickenbacker 330/12
With sharp double-cutaways and the recognizable Rickenbacker body shape made from maple, the semi-hollow Rickenbacker 330-12 12-string electric guitar has proven to be one of the brand's most popular models since the 1960s. The 330-12 has been used for its jangly sound, perfect for pop and various other genres, by the likes of Tom Petty, Johnny Marr, and Peter Buck, to name a few. - 13
Gretsch G5422G-12 Electromatic Classic
Not to be confused with the similarly named G5422G-12 Electromatic which features a rosewood fretboard and Blacktop Filter'Tron pickups. - 19
Rickenbacker 360/12W
The Rickenbacker 360 is considered one of the if not the most iconic Rickenbacker guitar. Both the 12-string (360-12) and 6-string version of this guitar helped define pop music in the '60s most notably as used by the Beatles.
In 2014, Rickenbacker introduced a Walnut version of the 360 (along with several other models) using a Walnut body with Maple neck and fingerboard.
Body Style: Semi-hollowbody, Double cutaway
Notable 360 Players: George Harrison, Peter Buck, Roger McGuinn, Carl Wilson - 21
Gretsch G5422G-12 Electromatic
Not to be confused with the similarly named G5422G-12 Electromatic Classic which features a laurel fretboard and FT-5E Filter'Tron pickups. - 23
Rickenbacker 360/12 "Color of the Year"
From 2000 - 2006, Rickenbacker produced limited runs of their models in a series of unique "Colors of the Year". While these instruments retain the standard specifications of the mainline production models, the unique colorways generate more attention on the used market than the average Rickenbacker. - 25
Guild Starfire XII Cherry 1966
The Starfire XII was introduced as a 12-string version of Starfire IV and V. Like the rest of the Starfire series, the Starfire XII was part of Guild's efforts to break into the electric guitar market in the '60s. While these semi-hollowbodies are considered fine instruments and were adopted by some players at the time, they are of far less interest to collectors than their Gibson equivalents such as the ES-335.
Years of Production: 1966 - 1973
Body Style: Double cutaway semi-hollowbody
Wood Composition: Laminated Maple or Mahogany body, three-piece Maple/Mahogany neck, Rosewood fingerboard
Design Elements: Two humbucker pickups, chrome-plated hardware, harp tailpiece, four control knobs
Notable Starfire Players: Buddy Guy, Lightening Hopkins, Jerry Garcia - 36
Vox Phantom XII Black 1966
Vox made guitars in Italy and England between 1961 - 1969 (and later in Asia and the US) after developing their brand with effects and amps.
The Vox Phantom XII featured a unique five-sided body shape with three pickups in a twelve-string arrangement. A stereo version was produced in 1966.
The 1964 model was produced in England and is worth considerably more, while later models came out of Italy.
Years of Production: 1964 - 1967 - 37
Danelectro Bellzouki 7010 Single Pickup 12-String 1960s
The Danelectro Bellzouki was inspired by a traditional Bouzouki and concieved by session player Vinnie Bell; hence the name. Eventually the Bellzouki would be redesigned with upper and lower bouts on the body to enhance playability. Earlier examples have a full rounded body with 12-strings and a single Danelectro pickup.
Years of Production: 1963 - 1969
Design Elements: Teardrop body, single-coil pickup, volume and tone controls - 44
Mosrite Joe Maphis Mark XVIII Sunburst 1966
While working for Rickenbacker in the '50s, Mosrite founder Semie Moseley created a triple-necked guitar prototype. Eventually, he was approached by Joe Maphis to build a double-necked version, and the model that resulted was put into regular production in the '60s. The 6-string/12-string Joe Maphis Mark XVIII was similar the popular Ventures model, complete with dual high-output pickups for each neck, and a vibramute tremolo system on the 6-string portion.
Years of Production: 1961 - 1969
Body Style: Double-neck, Ventures style body shape
Design Elements: Bolt-on necks, vibramute tremolo system on 6-string section, Rosewood fingerboard, chrome plated control knobs.
Notable Players: Joe Maphis - 46
Rickenbacker 360/12CW Carl Wilson
In 2000, Rickenbacker issued a limited edition 360/12s modeled after the one played Carl Wilson of the Beach Boys. Wilson passed away in 1998, and a portion of the proceeds from the 500 Carl Wilson signatures produced went to the Carl Wilson Foundation. A Carl Wilson signature 360 was also produced. - 47
Gibson Firebird V-12 1966 - 1967
Gibson launched the Firebird design in 1963 with four main models: the Firebird I, II, V, and VII. Each was distinguished by different pickup and hardware configurations, though they all shared thru-body construction and a unique "reversed" body shape with a large lower horn. By mid-1965, Gibson changed the Firebird (as well as its counterpart Thunderbird bass) to a more traditional "non-reversed" body shape. In 1966 and 1967, Gibson issued a run of 12-string Firebird Vs. These featured two mini-humbuckers like the normal Firebird V, but had a fixed tailpiece instead of a vibrato.
Years of Production: 1966 - 1967
Body Style: Double cutaway solidbody
Unique to this Year: Only full year Firebird V was produced a 12-string.
Wood Composition: Mahogany body, Mahogany neck, Rosewood fingerboard
Design Elements: Two mini-humbucker pickups, 24 3/4-inch scale length, dot inlays, four control knobs, fixed tailpiece, glued neck, Firebird emblem
Finish Specifications: Sunburst was the standard finish for the Firebird V 12-string.
Notable Firebird Players: Johnny Winter, Allen Collins, Keith Richards, Eric Clapton - 55
Gretsch G5422DC-12 Electromatic Double Cutaway Hollow Body 12-String 2013 - 2016
The G5422 replaced the G5122 in 2012. It features FilterTrons pickups and humped-block inlay markers.
Years of Production: 2013 - 2016 - 61
Rickenbacker 370-12RM Roger McGuinn Limited Edition 1989
The Rickenbacker 370 is the same as the iconic 360, but with and additional pickup in the middle position. The 370 followed the same changes and progression as the 360, and was also produced as a 12-string as the 370-12. In 1988, Rickenbacker produced a limited edition of 1000 370-12s based on the guitar of Byrds member Rodger McGuinn. - 62
Gibson Les Paul Traditional 12-String
Features a mahogany body and neck with rosewood fretboard, maple top, '60s neck profile, '57 Classic/Classic Plus humbuckers, and traditional weight relief. - 68
Epiphone Riviera 12-String Reissue 1997 - 2000
This iteration of the Epiphone Riviera 12-String saw one change in the middle of its production run, moving from full-size humbuckers to mini-humbuckers in the middle of 1999. - 78
Rickenbacker 370/12 "Color of the Year" 2000 - 2006
The Rickenbacker 370 is the same as the iconic 360, but with and additional pickup in the middle position. The 370 followed the same changes and progression as the 360, and was also produced as a 12-string as the 370-12. - 81
Rickenbacker 350/12V63 "Color of the Year" 2001 - 2006
Pulling the specs from the 1963 Rick 350, the Rickenbacker 350V63 includes vintage-styled hardware and cosmetic details. The original 350 is the full-sized version of the iconic Rick 325, the guitar made famous by John Lennon, and the 350V63, also called the V63 Liverpool on occasion, sports the same semi-hollow body, unique double cutaway, and single-coil Toaster-style pickups that will help you capture a classic British tone. - 85
Rickenbacker 340/12 1999 - 2007
The Rickenbacker 340 was essentially a three pickup version of the popular 330. Like the 330, the 340 was also produced as a 12-string called the 340-12. Both guitars share the a thinline body style with sharper horns than the 360 or 370 - 86
Jerry Jones 12 String White 1997
Jerry Jones created his own guitar company out of Nashville in 1981 after a career as a successful independent luthier. His products were mainly reinterpretations of Danelectro models and parts. Production ceased in 2011 when Jerry retired and sold off his remaining inventory.
The Twelve String two-pickup model was similar to his Single Cutaway model but in twelve-string arrangement with two lipstick single coil pickups. It featured a solid Poplar body with a Poplar bolt-on neck.
Years of Production: ca. 1980s - 2011 - 88
Hagstrom XII Sunburst
Like other Hagstroms of this era, the Hagstrom solidbody 12-string was produced in Sweden. This guitar shares a body type with the popular Hagstrom II. The 12-string version, however, does not include a tremolo tailpiece.
Years of Production: 1960s
Notable Hagstrom Players: Kurt Cobain, Frank Zappa, Dave Gregory - 90
Epiphone Elitist Riviera 12-String
The Epiphone Elitist Riviera 12-String was a more limited production run from 2001 - 2006, built in a dedicated factory and using Gibson USA electronics and more "premium" wood stock. The standard 6-string version ran at the same time. - 91
Rickenbacker Rickenbacker 620/12 (2000 - 2011)
A 12-string version of the Rickenbacker 620, the Rickenbacker 620-12 was first launched in 1981 and is still being manufactured today. Sporting the Rick classic cresting wave body, the 620-12 is comprised primarily of maple with a rosewood fingerboard. There's not much of a difference between the 620 and the 620-12 other than, obviously, the six extra strings, but you will get that attractive jangly quality you can find with Rickenbacker 12-string guitars.
