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Post by grayn on Nov 19, 2015 13:01:19 GMT
I play in a trio. Vocals/6-string acoustic, 12-string acoustic/vocals and Drums/vocals. We do original arrangements of cover songs, plus a small number of our own songs. We’ve done quite a few gigs now, in pubs and clubs, with one being in a large marquee. I play my Yamaha CPX700II-12(http://acousticsoundboard.co.uk/thread/4539/ngd-twelver), through my ACUS One-Forstrings-5combo.(http://acousticsoundboard.co.uk/thread/4541/acus-forstrings-5) Even in the marquee, I haven’t had to go through the PA. This tiny amp is loud and stays sounding great. Warm, full and natural, with a touch of reverb. I thought that just using a twelver would prove limiting but it’s actually made me more aware of it’s possibilities and strengths. I rarely play rhythm guitar. It’s usually counter melodies, arpeggios and pseudo bass lines. We’ve now decided to get a bass player and I considered going to play 6-string electric, instead. But I soon realised how good and appropriate the electro 12er is. OK, bending strings doesn’t really work but apart from that, the 12er has a lot going for it And apart from a little reverb, needs no effects to sound great.
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Post by scorpiodog on Nov 19, 2015 13:12:18 GMT
Sounds pretty good to me. 12 string guitar does produce a unique sound and is likely (IMHO) to differentiate your band's offering from that of so many other bands.
I think your decision is a good one. 6 string electric would likely align you with a lot of other bands (The Beatles for example!) and I find that people are attracted to the unusual.
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Post by leoroberts on Nov 19, 2015 13:26:54 GMT
and I find that people are attracted to the unusual. Bite your tongue, Leo, bite your tongue....
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Post by andrewjw on Nov 19, 2015 13:30:24 GMT
Maybe one of these would fit the "unusual" bill...
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