As a fingerpicker, I enjoy playing old blues, classical pieces, but my main scope is about ragtimes, and, naturally, Scott Joplin pieces. I play with bare fingers only, without nails, and try as much as possible to respect the classical techniques guidelines.
My intention with a 12-string guitar was to change sounds, and possibly experiment some "mistuning" features.
First thing to mention : I did not meet any difficulty in tuning my guitar.
Second thing : despite my picking weaknesses, it was not too difficult to play a guitar piece, intended for 6-string, on the 12-string guitar ; it is more difficult to "catch" the strings, on a wider fingerboard, and needs some adaptation, while the bendings demand additional muscular energy, but it is manageable.
About the sound, it is really satisfactory, either acoustically, or amplified ; and playing a full chord provides real enjoyment, due to the power of the instrument.
A last point to mention is that the strings pattern is the same as on an electric 12-strings guitar : the bass strings, when stroked with the thumb, provide a main low sound, which is appropriate for a melody/bass composition.
I would recommend this guitar to anybody.
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