Best Non-Ric 12?

jholcomb · Post by **jholcomb** » Mon Jul 03, 2006 2:58 am

I have two Ric 12's, but I'm wanting to find a relatively inexpensive electric 12 string to take on the road when I'm with my son at his baseball tournaments. Any recommendations?

fran4001 · Post by **fran4001** » Mon Jul 03, 2006 7:39 am

I hear plenty o' good about the Danelectros. Cheap, tank-like and nice sound, which I personally can't verify. The basses, of which I'm the owner of, a Longhorn RI, are super. For the money, the sound and playability are phenomenal!

will_nesbitt · Post by **will_nesbitt** » Mon Jul 03, 2006 10:52 am

If only there were lefty Danelectro u2-56s for sale online..........

longhouse · Post by **longhouse** » Tue Jul 04, 2006 9:41 am

Like Fran, I love my Danos, but my electric twelve string of choice is my Phantom Guitarworks (semi-hollow) Teardrop XII. My Ric 340/12 went bye bye.

I think I paid $750 for the Phantom... a Danelectro would be about half that.

Best of luck.

Noel

The Phantom: http://myspace-848.vo.llnwd.net/00257/84/88/257268848_l.jpg

jholcomb · Post by **jholcomb** » Tue Jul 04, 2006 2:31 pm

Noel:

I've been considering the Phantom Teardrop, but wondered how easy it was to play when sitting?

rumbush · Post by **rumbush** » Tue Jul 04, 2006 4:06 pm

That Phantom looks sweet Noel.

I like my MIJ Fender Strat XII, I think mine's about '90. I think those can still be had for not much dough. Maybe give that shot.

longhouse · Post by **longhouse** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 5:50 am

John, it doesn't sit as well as a guitar with a lower horn, but it's not impossible to play seated. I just have to keep my left hand on the neck. Of course, it's much better to play it when standing. Like the old Vox XIIs, it's a trifle peghead heavy.

jholcomb · Post by **jholcomb** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 3:07 pm

I took the plunge on a Danelectro Hodad 12. Always thought the Mosrite shape was cool, and they get good reviews on Harmony-Central. For 200 bucks used, I didn't think I'd get hurt too bad. I'll report in full when it arrives.

jdogric12 · Post by **jdogric12** » Thu Jul 13, 2006 1:29 am

Cheers, John, and enjoy. A little late but I'll throw in on this... I have a Squier Venus 12 and a Dano 6/12 doubleneck. Both 12s are great but the 6 string Dano neck is pretty lousy.

polly_mathis · Post by **polly_mathis** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 10:50 pm

Jason, I'm curious to know more about your Squire Venus 12. There's been one that I've had my eye on at my fave 2nd-hand music shop here in Osaka, Japan for a few months now:

http://www.otogura.com/images/squier.vs-12sd.nenus-12.a-021444.JPG

He's asking about USD $500. Good deal? (Bearing in mind cool 12-strings are pretty scarce in Japan, unless you've got crazy money to drop on vintage gear.) And what do I need to know about Squires when buying? I've heard some were/are great, but the only ones I've ever played were pretty much garbage (Fender Squire Strats).

Apologies if I'm hijacking the thread...

jdogric12 · Post by **jdogric12** » Wed Aug 09, 2006 1:47 am

Yes that sounds like a decent deal. I got mine four years ago for that price. It is in near mint condition. I just had it setup a few weeks ago and it plays great, but the truss rod is maxed out. The 12-saddle bridge is a very nice feature. I never ever see these guitars anywhere anymore, so I would grab it while you can. Guitar Den in Orlando, FL has one with changed tuners for $800 I think. That's where I bought mine!

octagon · Post by **octagon** » Wed Aug 09, 2006 8:46 am

How about the Burns Double Six,They are pretty cool and go go for about $500 used.

octagon · Post by **octagon** » Wed Aug 09, 2006 8:49 am

http://www.zzounds.com/item--BURDB612

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Wed Aug 09, 2006 10:15 am

Aw, shoot, Mitch...no racing stripes???

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Wed Aug 09, 2006 10:25 am

Why does the Double Six remind me of an earwig???

BURNS DOUBLE SIX

EARWIG