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Oowasa
Posted 2013-05-19 9:08 PM (#470663)
Subject: Question - 12 string or 6 string?



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Hello all!

I have a couple months before I buy and wanted to know if someone with minimal playing time on a guitar is able to learn on a 12 string or should they start out on a 6 string? My end goal is to play with praise and worship for our church (shortage of acoustic guitar players). I have a strong music background as I have played saxaphone and sang in a group that toured around the US (nothing major, a college PR group), and the likes. BUT my background doesn't mean bup-kiss as I have no guitar background. Just love the sound of the 12 string, but not sure if it is good to jump right to that, or if it is even a good guitar for P&W?

I did a search and went through 14 pages and did not find a question like this, so I apologize if this is a duplicate.

Thanks in advance for your help! Who would have thought there would be a forum for Ovation lovers?!? Made my day that I found you (yes, this could be considered brown nosing...)

Jeffrey
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Patch
Posted 2013-05-19 9:53 PM (#470664 - in reply to #470663)
Subject: RE: Question - 12 string or 6 string?



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Posts: 4232

Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent		I admit that my first guitar was a 6-string, but can honestly say I learned to play on a 12-string. I bought my first 12er less than a year after I started playing. I still have my trusty Custtom Balladeer too. It's going nowhere.

The only real advice I can give if you go the 12-string route is to make sure you have an excellent set-up. My 12-strings play effortlessy, but I've picked up others that were true finger-breakers.

Ovation, especially USA-made, 12-strings are some of the best ever made. Have fun with the new toy, whichever you choose.
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TAFKAR
Posted 2013-05-20 6:25 AM (#470670 - in reply to #470663)
Subject: Re: Question - 12 string or 6 string?



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Location: Sydney, Australia		Start out on a 6er. There will be times when it gets hard, and hitting that wall on a 12er might be the straw that breaks the camel's back. Do not under any circumstances scrimp on a 12 string when you do get one.
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TAFKAR
Posted 2013-05-20 6:26 AM (#470671 - in reply to #470663)
Subject: Re: Question - 12 string or 6 string?



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Location: Sydney, Australia		Duplicate

Edited by TAFKAR 2013-05-20 6:27 AM
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MWoody
Posted 2013-05-20 9:45 AM (#470674 - in reply to #470663)
Subject: Re: Question - 12 string or 6 string?



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Posts: 13996

Location: Upper Left USA		You can say that again Richard!

Jeffrey, if you are starting I'd go with a quality Six string and learn the basics. It can all be duplicated on the 12 but you have to learn the "How's" first.

If you stick with it and become a guitar player you will end up with a six, a twelve, a Baritone, a short scale, etc.
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