12-string inspiration

Started by Tycho, April 21, 2007, 07:19:54 PM

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I've been playing my D-03-12 after a long period of ignoring it.  I'm just playing the same old songs and riffs; I can't get anything else out of it.  I need inspiration!  Suggest some 12-string music to me, fellow Forumites!  (I already know "More Than a Feeling" and everything by the Byrds.)
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...and several other guitars.  Former Larrivees: P-01, OM-03R SH (Twelfth Fret special edition), P-01 Chris Hadfield special edition

"Even in the Quietest Moments" by Supertramp.
"Handle With Care" Travelling Wilburys
"Norwegian Wood" Beatles (I know it is a sitar but it sounds great on a 12)
"You've Got to Hide Your Love Away" Beatles
"Wish You Were Here" Pink Floyd
"Over The Hills And Far Away" Led Zeppelin
2016 Martin 000-28vs 12 fret

2014 Taylor 814ce

2014 Godin Multiac Classical

2012 Gibson "The Golden Age 1930's" SJ200

2012 Squier Vintage Modified 70's Jazz Bass

2010 Gretsch Electromatic G5122DC

2009 Taylor GA3-12e

2004 Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster

1981 Rickenbacker 320JG

1968 Yamaha FG150 Red La


Anything you play on a 6 can be played on a 12.I play "Little Wing","Little Martha","4+20"all sorts of stuff.I tune to open D ans DADDAD sometimes G and Gmin.Go for it.
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Thanks all for the good suggestions.

I've got some Leo Kottke, but I've never owned 6 and 12 String Guitar, so I picked it up yesterday.  Amazing playing.  I still have trouble playing fingerstyle cleanly on a 12 (maybe I should use fingerpicks?) so I doubt I'll be copying Leo anytime soon.  I'm a reasonably good fingerpicker, but the 12 remains a real challenge in that department.

Dan Crary does flatpicking solos on a 12 from time to time, and in some ways I find that style easier than fingerpicking on the 12.
D-03RE
D-03-12
00-50 TSB
OM-02

...and several other guitars.  Former Larrivees: P-01, OM-03R SH (Twelfth Fret special edition), P-01 Chris Hadfield special edition

Oh yeah, I forgot one... if you don't mind tuning your 12 string to open C (CGCGCE)...

Question by The Moody Blues

Here is my tab for it:

http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/tabs/m/moody_blues/question_ver2_crd.htm
2016 Martin 000-28vs 12 fret

2014 Taylor 814ce

2014 Godin Multiac Classical

2012 Gibson "The Golden Age 1930's" SJ200

2012 Squier Vintage Modified 70's Jazz Bass

2010 Gretsch Electromatic G5122DC

2009 Taylor GA3-12e

2004 Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster

1981 Rickenbacker 320JG

1968 Yamaha FG150 Red La

Quote from: unclrob on April 22, 2007, 12:24:50 PM
Anything you play on a 6 can be played on a 12.I play "Little Wing","Little Martha","4+20"all sorts of stuff.I tune to open D ans DADDAD sometimes G and Gmin.Go for it.

Geez, I don't know...I've tried a lot of songs in my somewhat limited repertoire and some sound great, while others just sound terrible on a 12-string. I don't know what it is. Maybe all those overtones clashing with the vocal melody. I can see how the three you mention would work, though.

A few that I do on the 12-strings are:
I've Just Seen a Face - Beatles
Losing my Religion - REM
Give a Little Bit - Supertramp
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L-03-12
Parlor (mahogany)
Forum III MT
Yamaha FG-180
Gretsch Sundown Serenade
Fender Stratocaster


That's very cool!  It really highlights the connection between Chuck's music and country blues.
D-03RE
D-03-12
00-50 TSB
OM-02

...and several other guitars.  Former Larrivees: P-01, OM-03R SH (Twelfth Fret special edition), P-01 Chris Hadfield special edition

Check out Tracy Moore. Brilliant 12 string work!!    :guitar

This guy, right?

http://www.tracymoore.com/

I'll check him out, thanks!

D-03RE
D-03-12
00-50 TSB
OM-02

...and several other guitars.  Former Larrivees: P-01, OM-03R SH (Twelfth Fret special edition), P-01 Chris Hadfield special edition

Check out Mark Fossons "The lost Tacoma tapes" Good stuff.
Larrivee OM-03BW
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Mid seventies Marshall amps
Peavey 5150

Thanks for the tip on Mark Fosson.  I was lucky enough to find The Lost Takoma Sessions this evening at Sam's in Toronto -- which I must say came as a surprise -- and I'm listening now.  As you say, great stuff.
D-03RE
D-03-12
00-50 TSB
OM-02

...and several other guitars.  Former Larrivees: P-01, OM-03R SH (Twelfth Fret special edition), P-01 Chris Hadfield special edition

No problem. I think he has an interesting take on the instrument. Some beautifull songs on there.
Larrivee OM-03BW
Martin D-41 Special
Gibson Les Paul
Gibson Flying V
Fender Jimmie Vaughan strat
Recording King RK-80 Banjo
Mid seventies Marshall amps
Peavey 5150

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