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The 12-string guitar has always stood apart.
From its early roots in folk and blues to its unmistakable role in rock, country, and acoustic music, it has been used to create depth, motion, and resonance unlike any other guitar. Yet it is often misunderstood—treated as a novelty rather than a serious instrument with its own logic, history, and discipline.
The 12-String Guitar: History, Design, and the Art of Playing explores the instrument from the inside out. It traces the evolution of the 12-string through key moments in musical history, explains how construction and design shape its sound, and examines the distinct electric and acoustic traditions that emerged in the modern era.
Rather than focusing on celebrity profiles or gear lists, this book emphasizes understanding: how paired strings interact, why certain techniques succeed, and how restraint, control, and listening are central to effective 12-string playing.
Practical chapters guide players in choosing, setting up, maintaining, amplifying, and recording the instrument with confidence. Appendices include a curated discography, a listening guide, and a clear glossary of essential terms.
Written by a lifelong 12-string player, this book is both a reference and an invitation—to hear the instrument more clearly, to play it more intentionally, and to appreciate it as a voice entirely its own.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The 12-string guitar has always stood apart.From its early roots in folk and blues to its unmistakable role in rock, country, and acoustic music, it has been used to create depth, motion, and resonance unlike any other guitar. Yet it is often misunderstood-treated as a novelty rather than a serious instrument with its own logic, history, and discipline.The 12-String Guitar: History, Design, and the Art of Playing explores the instrument from the inside out. It traces the evolution of the 12-string through key moments in musical history, explains how construction and design shape its sound, and examines the distinct electric and acoustic traditions that emerged in the modern era.Rather than focusing on celebrity profiles or gear lists, this book emphasizes understanding: how paired strings interact, why certain techniques succeed, and how restraint, control, and listening are central to effective 12-string playing.Practical chapters guide players in choosing, setting up, maintaining, amplifying, and recording the instrument with confidence. Appendices include a curated discography, a listening guide, and a clear glossary of essential terms.Written by a lifelong 12-string player, this book is both a reference and an invitation-to hear the instrument more clearly, to play it more intentionally, and to appreciate it as a voice entirely its own. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798247008163
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