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Jul 23, 2022 · Now let’s get to these 12 string guitar players! 1. Glen Campbell. Glen Campbell Sings "Galveston" (soft acoustic version) Glen Campbell, born in 1936, was one of the 12 string guitar pioneers of country music. Glen showed proficiency in several popular guitar genres like country, folk, blues, and even classical!
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- Muriel Anderson. Besides being a badass finger-stylist, harp guitarist, stylistic adventurer, and the first woman to win the National Fingerpicking Guitar Championship, Anderson gives back to the community through her Music for Life Alliance and her hosting of Muriel Anderson’s All-Star Guitar Night.
- Badi Assad. Due to her astounding technique and impassioned performances, GP readers voted Assad the Best Acoustic Finger-stylist in 1995, unaware that, three years later, focal dystonia would nearly destroy her abilities.
- Chet Atkins. Though Chester Atkins helped introduce the electric guitar into popular music, his stunning fingerpicking and counterpoint translated to the acoustic version as well.
- Pierre Bensusan. This French-Algerian guitarist is widely recognized for his ability to fuse musical influences from many cultures and present them in his compositions with uncanny skill, using his guitar to drive the melody and rhythm, while often bringing in vocal improvisations to create the impression of a “group” performance for his audiences.
Jan 14, 2021 · Leo Kottke Talks 12-Strings, His Fingerpicking Evolution, and What Makes a Good Guitar Player. By Jimmy Leslie. published 14 January 2021. The GP Hall of Famer unpacks his technique and guitar philosophy. (Image credit: Frans Schellekens/Redferns)
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Dec 18, 2020 · My most influential 12-string guitar players are John Denver and Gordon Lightfoot. Lately the most influential 12-String guitarist is Chris de Burgh. Liam F.
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- Rickenbacker 360/12. The best 12-string guitar for nailing that 60s Laurel Canyon sound. Type: Semi-acoustic double cutaway electric. Top: Maple.
- Taylor 652ce Builder's Edition 12-String Guitar. A truly unforgettable and high-end electro-acoustic 12-string. Type: 12-fret grand concert cutaway 12-string.
- Gretsch G5422G-12 Electromatic Hollowbody 12-String Guitar. There’s some Filter’Tron magic going on with this retro tone machine. Type: Hollowbody electric.
- Fender Villager 12-String V3. The old-school folky 12-string guitar with the hockey stick headstock. Type: 20-fret auditorium electro acoustic.
Sep 3, 2023 · Looking for the best 12 string acoustic guitars? Here is our list of the best ones based on quality, affordability, and playability.
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May 11, 2023 · A 12 string guitar, whether it be acoustic or electric, can open up a new avenue of sound that 6 string guitars simply cannot reach. Ringing out big thick open chords and adding a harmonic “fullness” to your tone, a 12 string guitar can be an extremely valuable addition to your guitar rack.
