12 Fret vs 14 Fret

dba Posted 2018-01-13 3:24 PM (#540805) Subject: 12 Fret vs 14 Fret Joined: December 2017 Posts: 96 Location: Gardnerville, NV I am considering a 12 string that joins the body at the 12th fret rather than the 14th. Is this something that will drastically affect my playing ability after playing 14 fret guitars for so long? Thanks Old Man Arthur Posted 2018-01-13 5:13 PM (#540806 - in reply to #540805) Subject: Re: 12 Fret vs 14 Fret Joined: September 2006 Posts: 10777 Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR You won't be able to play above the 12th fret. So if you play a lot up at the higher frets, that is something to consider. 12 fret guitars have the bridge in the center of the lower bout which makes them sound better* *(opinions may differ) dba Posted 2018-01-13 6:21 PM (#540809 - in reply to #540805) Subject: Re: 12 Fret vs 14 Fret Joined: December 2017 Posts: 96 Location: Gardnerville, NV Thank you, Old Man Arthur. I don't play above the 12th anyway. I'm strictly an amateur, basic chord/rhythm player. alpep Posted 2018-01-14 4:29 AM (#540812 - in reply to #540805) Subject: Re: 12 Fret vs 14 Fret Joined: December 2001 Posts: 10581 Location: NJ 12 fret guitars are often louder as well Welcome I gave you full access to post anywhere