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| Which one has the bigger overall sound? I've learned that both Jeff Lynne and Brian May played the 1615 on all those great records, and that's the sound I'm going for. BUT, from what few examples I've found on uTube, the 1655 has an even fuller sound.
Guess I'm asking for advice. Thanks guys,
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | With its A-bracing, the 1655 will have a bit more bass response. That may be the "fuller" sound you hear. The 1615's fan bracing gives it that classic "harpsichord", chimey sound that many people associate with 12-strings. Both guitars have great sounds, which one you like better is purely personal choice. (Although I admit a preference for A-bracing, it probably has something to do with playing a 1755 for nearly 30 years now. Of all my guitars, it's the sentimental favorite.) |
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Location: Jet City | Everyone says they like the 1615. I've tried my luck with 4 different 1615s expecting a different result each time, but it's been the same.
"Chimey" might be one way of saying it... I call it crappy.
Personally I like the sound of Elites best for 12 strings, but if I had to pick between the 2, I'd pick the 1655 |
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Location: Tennessee | I'm with Damon. In addition to what he said, I find restringing a slothead a major PITA and 12 are even worse. I'm also not a big fan of 12 fret guitars. I sold my shiny bowl 12 for the same reasons as Damon, but I'm bonkers over my 6759. |
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| Gotcha guys, thanks for the input.
This 1655 is stereo. Is that standard, or has it been tweaked?
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Location: Tennessee | Probably standard. Is it the stacked knob preamp?
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| stonebobbo - 2014-11-20 6:43 PM
Probably standard. Is it the stacked knob preamp?
Well, from the pics, it seems to be. The knobs are missing, but they are indeed stacked. How is the stereo divided up?
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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | Strings 6-4-2 on one side, 5-3-1 on the other.
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| arthurseery - 2014-11-20 8:22 PM
Strings 6-4-2 on one side, 5-3-1 on the other.
That's awesome! Makes up my mind! I'd love double tracking that spread for rhythm! |
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Location: Utah | The stereo is wondrous. Add a little reverb and good headphones. I can sit and noodle for hours like that. |
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| That stereo sounds mesmerizing. I went with the 1655, spoke with the seller on the phone beforehand, so there better be no hiccups this time around.
Looking forward to trying my AKG 240Ms with it, after new strings etc. |
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Between 1615 & 1655??
