The Best Songs for 12-String Guitar - Featuring Mackenzie & Marr Algonquin

[@NDFlyFisher]

When I pick up my 12 strings I’m inspired by The Byrds and the Beatles. Always wondered why George Harrison didn’t use a 12 on Here Comes The Sun. Love the sound of that guitar. Looking forward to your review.

[@8MinuteAxe]

I just found out that there is a 12-string on Norwegian Wood. It's barely there and it's only used for some accents, but it's definitely there. George also used and electric 12 on While My guitar Gently Weeps. He doubles Paul's bass line in the bridge. :)

[@alkitzman9179]

I don't think George used a 12 string on anything the Beatles recorded after " If I needed someone " in late 1965. Lennon played 12 string on a few songs in the later years. Polythene Pam was the last recorded Beatle song to have a 12 string on it . I agree an Acoustic 12 string on Here Comes the Sun would have been Lovely to hear

[@MoviesNStuff]

That is genuinely one of the best spunding guitars I've ever heard, from a brand I've never heard of. Great Video!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey T. So...I TOTALLY MESSED UP. I forgot the most important part of the entire video. In my haste I omitted a hugely important detail. The guitar comes stock with the Baggs Anthem. I only played the Anthem one time and that was at NAMM on a very expensive Martin. It always gets the highest marks as far as sounding the most natural. Honestly, I think it's the ONLY pickup I've ever used that doesn't sound like crap. Anyway, everything I recorded here, I recorded direct. No miking. Amazing don't you think? Mark

[@JurBols477]

Thank you Mark for inspiring me to pick up my twelve string guitar! Its an amazing Lowden O50-12... can't stop playing it.

[@8MinuteAxe]

I appreciate you letting me know that you were encouraged to pick up your 050-12. That's a serious guitar. I own fifteen 12-string guitars and it may be worth more than all of them combined. LOL. I really appreciate your time and support. Enjoy the rest of your week and take care. Mark

[@randyrowell8048]

Hi Mark. Glad you're here. That guitar is beautiful, and the sound is pristine.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Randy. It's good to be back. I broke a couple of ribs which is part of the reason I took a break. I've also been in my head a lot lately and I've been struggling to push through. The feedback is motivating and I feel much better. Thank you so much! Mark

[@willyboy256]

That's an incredible rich sound Mark. Thanks for bringing it to our attention and fabulous playing as always Sir!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey brother. I really appreciate you taking the time to check it out. I hope you have a great week. Please take care and be well. Mark

[@blakewilliams3702]

Glad to see you back with another terrific video. I didn’t recognize a couple of the tunes, but they ALL sounded great. The guitar looks and sounds as good as any. Looking forward to your detailed review. I still don’t get the gold hardware as it always tarnishes, but man that’s a great sounding guitar.

[@8MinuteAxe]

it's so funny that you mention gold hardware. I was just looking on reverb to see how much my 88 Les Paul might be worth. I assume that it's in good condition at best because the gold hardware is all pity but apparently anybody that's ever on the guitar has the same problem therefore it's pretty much understood when you buy one that you're either gonna get a guitar that's not all original or you're going to get pits. Just don't swallow them. Ask Zachary Taylor

[@1111MJR]

Great sound. At first glance I thought it was a Guild.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey man! I'm sorry I missed you on the live chat. I gave you a shout out near the end. I'm not sure if you saw it but I do appreciate you always making time. I hope you have an awesome week. Please take care and stay safe. Mark

[@alkitzman9179]

Hi Mark. I have never heard of this Guitar Brand. Can't wait for your review video of it. Your playing and song choices were superb

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Al. I found out about it by accident. Since I started selling the Rok-Lok I've been trying to watch a good amount of shark tank. I read that O'Leary and Herjavec got their start on the Canadian version of the show called Dragon's Den. I saw an episode of it come up on youtube. Coincidentally, in the episode M and M fool Kevin O'Leary into thinking that he's playing a $4000 Martin!

[@jamesfrancisco3130]

Mark, you were absolutely right about the sound! It's well-balanced without the usual boomy bass of a lot of acoustics, yet the highs sounded natural. I had only heard of this brand for their classical guitars, so I'm impressed. Kind of how I remember my long-ago Giannini Craviola 12 string back in the 70's. I'm definitely impressed with this one. Your playing helps a lot, too. Incredible as always!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey James. The one thing I totally forgot to mention, and it's VERY important...the guitar comes loaded with the baggs anthem pickup (the industry standard and not cheap at $400 plus installation). Everything I recorded was direct. I NEVER record acoustics direct but the darn thing sounds spectacular! Do you still have the Giannini? I remember that you have/had one. Page made some nice records with that guitar! Take care and be well. Mark

[@jamesfrancisco3130]

@@8MinuteAxe No, Mark, I stupidly got rid of the Giannini about 40 years ago. Missed it ever since. Had a neck like a 2x4, but sounded great. I like that Baggs pickup. Heard that on a few other guitars. That Algonquin, though, had to have the tone, or Baggs couldn't pick it up. Again, great video!

[@carleubanks3386]

Great to have you back, Mark. Good to hear extended versions of these songs. Well done!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Great to be back Carl. Thanks. And 3 videos in 7 days. Yay!

[@l4-5spinalfusionandlaminec45]

Glad to see you are back. I look forward to your weekly videos. Ten Years After? I wasn’t expecting that. Great choice. And Rocky Mountain High sounds as good on your Mackenzie and Marr Algonquin as it does on John Denver’s Guild 12-string!

[@8MinuteAxe]

That's really nice. I sincerely appreciate your comment. Lately I've been struggling to make videos (I'm ok, just in my head). Comments like these are very motivating. Little things make a huge difference sometimes. I'm so grateful for your time. I don't take it lightly. have a great week and please stay safe and take care. Mark

[@CthulhuInc]

i've missed your vids, mark - glad to see you again, and great to hear these songs - an impressive 12er, that one - love from canada 😊

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey brother. You know that Mackenzie and Marr are a Canadian company.?! This guitar is one of the finest I've ever played. Canada. Home to Rush, the Band, Neil Young, The Guess Who, and the one and only Joni Mitchell. Add Mackenzie and Marr, Godin, and a great health care system to the mix and I may move there! Mark

[@CthulhuInc]

@@8MinuteAxe not to mention april wine, bto, bryan adams, odds, the killjoys, the kings, the pursuit of happiness... and, stompin' tom connors! lol [and, we do have legal weed here - not that i use it, but, you know 😉]

[@MichaelDutle]

Sounding great, Mark.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Michael. Thanks so much for the positive feedback and thanks for always making time. It doesn't go unnoticed and I'm very grateful. Take care and make it a great week. Mark

[@jimkelehan1366]

Great songs for us to learn.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Fun songs too!

[@richardglover902]

WOW!! Great sounds!!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Richard. I really appreciate the kind words. I'm grateful for your time. I don't take it lightly. I hope you have a great week. Please stay safe and take care. Mark

[@grievouserror]

I was NOT expecting "Beginnings" on your list! Sounded great but I kept waiting for the horns and Robert to come in. 😁 Thank you, Mark.

[@8MinuteAxe]

I've performed Beginnings probably 200 times. Perhaps I'll do a cover for the channel. Thanks so much for the kind words.

[@stevenkoehler6018]

Awesome video Mark! I think k my favorite is Mr. Tambourine Man

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Steven. Always good to hear from you. I appreciate the long time support. I hope you're well. Mark

[@mjbmikebaker3661]

Awesome video, man. I've been really digging your channel...came across doing some 12 string research. And the Rok Lok looks great!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey brother. I got your reply. Let me know what you think of the tunes I sent you. Seems like we have a similar vibe and style. Take care. Mark

[@mjbmikebaker3661]

@@8MinuteAxe For sure man! I'll email you.

[@michaellubrecht7224]

Terrific sound from this 12! And of course you really do it justice, Mark!

[@8MinuteAxe]

hey Michael. I actually had never heard of the company and I was just tooling around KZbin and I came upon a video for Dragon's den. Since I invented the rock lock I've been trying to Watch shark tank on a regular basis and I read that Kevin O'Leary and Robert Herjavec both got their start on dragons den. It's a Canadian show. MacKenzie and marr or a Canadian company. In the episode that they appear on O'Leary is fooled into thinking that they are guitar is a four thousand dollar Martin. The guitar really is incredible value. And you know I don't do paid reviews. I try to be as objective as possible although let's face it how objective can we really be when we actually have the instrument in our hands. Sometimes I want to scream "this time I REALLY mean it". I would put that moniker on this guitar and the Sire guitars. Truly great value. Thanks for always supporting. I truly appreciate your time. Be well. Mark

[@skipkirkwood9935]

Wish that you would post a song list or time hacks.....thanks.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Skip. My apologies. I usually do. I've been struggling lately to make videos. It's all in my head. I had to use all the strength I had just to get it done in time. I will go back and put them in and I'm going to try to make sure I put an index on it in advance for all future videos, especially the ones where I play a bunch of tunes. I appreciate the feedback. It helps for sure. Take care and have a great week. Mark

[@chriscalabrese6620]

That 12-string sounds amazing!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey man. Great to hear from you. How's your wrist (s)?

[@8MinuteAxe]

Shoot me an email when you have a little time. [e-mail]. I'd love to catch up!

[@terrybi]

Oh man that's some beautiful sounding guitar! Love it!

[@8MinuteAxe]

hey I really appreciate that Terry. It's amazing how uplifting simple comet can be. By simple I'm not belittling in any way. Sometimes simple is huge to my psyche. I'm in that weird purgatory please where the channel is successful but I haven't reached 100,000 followers in the real main stream. I always check myself to make sure it's not ego that's driving it. I don't think it is. I hope not. I'm grateful for your time and support. Please take care. Mark

[@bradleymonroe6443]

This is one amazing 12 string as good as a Guild 12 string and Taylor 12 string. Speaking of which I am learning how to play a Taylor 12 string now.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Bradley. I recently bought the Taylor 452 but I think I like this one better!!

[@bradleymonroe6443]

@@8MinuteAxe My Taylor 12 string is the cutaway version of the 150e and I enjoy it as much as I have enjoyed my Guild 12 string being the 2512 deluxe ce.

[@freesk8]

Great video, Mark! Here Comes the Sun sounds great on 12-string! You and your guitar sound great! I love my Rock Lock! Thanks! :)

[@8MinuteAxe]

I'm so glad you like the Rok-Lok. We've been having major inventory issues. Completely my fault. Although it's been the second best selling strap lock on Amazon for almost an entire year (only the 2.99 d'addario thing sells more), I kept dipping my toe in the water instead of just ordering 50k...which I finally did. They come in next month. We will be out of stock for about three weeks late this month. Hopefully that will be the last time. I hope you're doing well. It's great to be back. Mark

[@freesk8]

@@8MinuteAxe I wish you great success! :)

[@SimonMorelguitar]

Good to see you Mark!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Simon. Your channel is taking off. What have you been up to? Shoot me an email or a whatsapp when you have a few. Let's definitely catch up. Mark

[@SimonMorelguitar]

@@8MinuteAxe Lol - I'm an overnight sensation. Just emailed you. Speak to you soon.

[@donlittlejones3925]

Hi Mark. Great to hear your playing again. I stumble through You've got to hide your love away, And I Love Her, All things must pass, and Lay Lady Lay, along with a couple of Quebecois songs... Sur mon Epaule ( Les Cowboy Fringants), La Chaine de mon tracteur ( Cayouche), and a couple of Neil Young tunes..... Harvest Moon and Comes a day...✌.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Don. Thanks so much for the encouragement. My wife and I checked out Jeff Lynne and ELO on Saturday night. Jeff is 76 but walks around like he's 106. I'm glad I was able to go to the show as I would be so very surprised if this isn't their final Tour. My wife is not a big music person. She recently discovered harvest moon and she absolutely loves it. You mention the French Canadian songs. Are you familiar with harmonium? I'm sure you are. Viewer turned me on to them several years ago. Their first album is one of the great examples 12-string use huge sounding guitars. You say you stumble through stuff. I'm sure you're being colloquial but here's a quick recommendation. Take one or two songs it doesn't matter how simple they are take them slowly and absolutely nail them. If you're like me and most of the students I've had over the years I think that will bring you the most satisfaction. Just my two cents and it's worth exactly that. I hope you have a great week please take care stay safe and be well. Mark

[@donlittlejones3925]

@@8MinuteAxe Yes I know them.Harmonium and Beau Dommage were the 2 big 70's Quebec groups.

[@stevenkarnisky411]

Good to see you around again, Mark. That is a nice sounding guitar. Joni Mitchell's "Amelia" sounds great on a 12 string in her tuning!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Steven. I believe you know this, but I am a huge Joni Mitchell fan. She is in my big 5. Beatles, Steely Dan, Joni, Van Morrison, and Led Zeppelin. it seems that many Rick Beato among them always point to her mid late 70s work where is she turned towards more jazz oriented style with Jaco and Pat but Hejira is the first album I'm not a huge fan of. I think that her run from Clouds to The Hissing of Summer Lawns is the third greatest streak of albums ever... After the Beatles 12 album run and Zep 1 through Physical Graffiti. Take care and be well. Mark

[@stevenkarnisky411]

@@8MinuteAxe A "bad" Joni album is better than almost anyone else's great albums. I admire that she always traveled where "her" muse led her, and not where some producer or exec. demanded she go. It probably cost her a lot of money...

[@bobshomewoodshop7996]

I didn't recognize all the songs, but they all sounded great.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Bob. It looks like your channel is doing well. Congrats. Not easy to get to 1000. Took me a long time. Take care. Be well.

[@bobshomewoodshop7996]

@@8MinuteAxe I am in a very small niche and went over the 1K subs mark a while back, but I am only at 3,300 watch hours so I am not fully monetized yet. But I am enjoying what I am doing in "retirement" and not trying to earn a living with the channel.

[@charlesmanthy9697]

Mark, I love the grand orchestra shape, just wish it had a cutaway.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Charles. Good call. Orchestra is what it's closest to. I like the cutaway but you definitely lose something with that little piece cut out. LOL. I hope you're well. Have a great week!. Mark

[@johncarlo7395]

Nice playing, and not the dreaded minor pentatonic for a pleasant change, l really enjoyed it.

[@freesk8]

More Than A Feeling! Boston.

[@8MinuteAxe]

So...the video in its original incarnation was supposed to be songs that you could play from beginning to end on the 12-string. Although you can get through More Than a Feeling, you can't capture the entire essence of the song with it which is why I left it out. Midway through I scrapped the idea and More than a Feeling became a glaring omission. DOH. :)

[@roberthudson9942]

That guitar does sound great

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Robert. It's funny. A few older videos on my channel have been popping lately. As usual, when you get 15 to 20k views in a single day, you're gonna get at least 5 or 6 nasty comments. I've been getting used to them again. When I first read your comment, I read it as "that guitar does not sound great." LOL. I guess I have the pessimist filter in. I hope you're well. I appreciate the POSITIVE comment! Mark

[@roberthudson9942]

@@8MinuteAxe I have those kind of days too, love your videos look forward to more. You are an inspiration to my playing, one day I hope to be a great player like you.

[@jimkelehan1366]

What song am I inspired to play with my 12 string? It was one you taught me Mark. The Rain Song by Led Zeppelin. Once I learned it, it really sounds great. As a side, it impresses people who hear me play it. Thank you Mark!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Damn Jim. OF COURSE. Nothing sounds better than the Rain Song on the 12. Crap. I missed it!!

[@jimkelehan1366]

@@8MinuteAxe 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 You the man for 12 string guitars Mark. I love my Rok-Locs. So easy to use.

[@leelossi1257]

IMPRESSIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Leelossi. Sadly the impressive part is that I actually got out of my head and started making videos again. I continue to wrestle with trying to be creative without the ego being the driving force. It's a ton of work and it's very gratifying but when you have blank page i.e. no video done yet it's intimidating even after all these years. I'm very grateful for your time and support. I don't take it lightly. Please stay safe and take care. Mark

[@salvadorsepulveda6415]

Good morning 🙏 Rock us out 🎉

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Sal. I haven't checked my email yet but I will get you the card soon. I promise. Mark

[@Charles53412]

Great video as always Mark! Hey Mark, have you ever played a Garrison 12 string?

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Charles. I haven't. I've never heard of Garrison. Is it a small boutique brand?

[@Charles53412]

@@8MinuteAxe it was a daughter company of Gibson out of Canada. Alex Lifeson played one on their Snakes and Arrows tour. Check it out here, kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4q0nIV8r7SAe7M

[@Charles53412]

@@8MinuteAxe Garrison was a Canadian daughter company of Gibson. Alex Lifeson used Garrison on the Snakes and Arrows tour. Here is Alex playing one. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4q0nIV8r7SAe7M

[@Charles53412]

@@8MinuteAxe Mark, Garrison was a Canadian daughter company of Gibson. Check out "Rush Hope Live In Holland HD" on yt. Have a great week Mark!

[@stankruger6823]

best video

[@8MinuteAxe]

:)

[@RoyDees-t2k]

I recently bought a Takamine 12 string guitar and my first song I learned was San Francisco by Scott McKenzie.

[@nwHarry]

I'm surprised you did not do any of The Rooftop Singers songs that featured 12-strings... such as Walk Right In!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey man. Thanks for checking out the video. I've represented TRTS many times including a full cover of their cover of walk right in kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZfZioJvpLV4rJYsi=hrGuliQKo-A3FlXW. I even play the second 12 string lefty! I've done a couple of lessons on it as well. Gus Cannon, RTS, and post Marvin Shadows. Thanks so much for the suggestion. Much appreciated. Have a great week. Mark

[@RobertNasir]

Great list, well-played ... thank you! ([SPOILER ALERT ... for folks who need it, here's the list ... I typed it up for my own use, thought I'd share so you don't have to type it, too ... EXCEPT I don't recognize the last song!) Free Fallin' (Tom Petty) Norwegian Wood (The Beatles) (Capo on 2) Here Comes the Sun (The Beatles) (Capo 7) Dead or Alive (Bon Jovi) Beginnings (Chicago) I've Love To Change The World (Ten Years After) Melissa (The Allman Brothers Band) Mr. Tambourine Man (The Byrds) Give A Little Bit (Supertramp) Wish You Were Here (Pink Floyd) Pleasant Valley Sunday (The Monkees) Over The Hills And Far Away (Led Zeppelin) [...]

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Robert. I really appreciate you doing that. I usually index the songs. I took a month off because I broke a couple ribs and I needed a break but honestly psychologically I've been struggling with making videos. It's crazy because I love playing guitar and I enjoy the editing process which most people hate but there's something about hitting record and performing on camera that is always intimidating regardless of how many times I've done it. It's one of those things where it's always 10 times easier once I get started. It's just the thought of it. It's all in my head but that's usually the hardest thing to overcome. I hope you have a great week and I sincerely appreciate the support. Please stay safe and take care. Mark

[@RobertNasir]

@@8MinuteAxe Well, you're doing great, and so I hope any performance "nerves" settle themselves! Thanks for your work!

[@jimblackwell8762]

Rocky mountain high John Denver

[@RobertNasir]

@@jimblackwell8762 Thanks!

[@dukeofearl4117]

Thanks for the list, I was just about to ask for it.

[@yvettelearnshowtoshred]

Great choice of songs. I have to confess: I didn't scroll and read through the whole comments. But where is the song list? 🙂

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Yvette. I'm sorry I didn't include an index. I almost always do but I barely got the video done in time. I put it on my to do list for tomorrow. I really do appreciate your time and comment. I hope you enjoy the rest of your week. Please take care and be well. Mark

[@yvettelearnshowtoshred]

@@8MinuteAxe Thank you and NO stress.

[@LeeGann-t7c]

My personal choice for an acoustic 12 is an Emerald X-30 12 string.

[@stephenszalay]

Fabulous. What capo are you using. Just bought a lovely 12 string but my capos don’t grip all the strings firmly

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Stephen. My go to capo is the Kyser. The Kyser always grips the strings well but it does pull a little so you need to do a bit of retuning. In one of my tips videos I show a little trick that Tommy E. does. He pushes the strings down at the sound hole after affixing the capo. It helps a lot. In this video I also use one of the funky capos that's made specifically for Taylor guitars. The other capo is a $10 amazon capo that I really like. Let me see here. There's no name on it. If you email me at [e-mail] I'll go back and find the original order I placed on Amazon and send you the link. Thanks so much. Mark

[@yellowcat1310]

macmarr does make some nice guitars.

[@8MinuteAxe]

This is my first but it won't be my last!

[@Trey_Davis]

I like the 12 string guitar parts on Feel Like Making Love by Bad Company and Under The Milky Way by The Church

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Trey! I did Under the Milky Way in its entirety in a video last year. I really enjoy that song. When it came out I wasn't a big fan but you know, if I knew that the 90s was going to be the last gasp of Rock n Roll (at least as far as the radio and mainstream music is concerned), I would have given it a lot more of my time in real time. I didn't like the 80s or the 90s while I was living it. What I wouldn't give for the 80s now! Thanks so much for your time and comment. I sincerely appreciate it. I hope you have a great week. Please take care and stay safe! Mark

[@Trey_Davis]

@@8MinuteAxe What drew me to the song was the “bagpipe” sound in the song. I read that it’s done with an Ebow. I bought one but I don’t know enough about pedals to pull it off. Under The Milky Way was one of the reasons I bought a 12 string too. 🎸

[@ffggddss]

That is one impressive instrument, and very well played! What songs inspire me on a 12? Several. First to come to mind at the moment is _The Mary Ellen Carter_ by Stan Rogers. He does it in DADGAD; I'm just not so comfortable in that tuning; I use open-D-chord; which is DADGAD, but with the G tuned down to F#. Fred

[@8MinuteAxe]

Fred my good man. Always a treat to hear from you although you always put me to work! As soon as I finish responding to a few more comments I'm off to listen to Stan Rogers an artist that I'm not familiar with. I only discovered Ralph Towner about a year ago. He's not my favorite songwriter but he's playing in execution this is good is in a 12 string player I've ever heard. I've been playing with a lot of open to his lately. Although when wouldn't know it by watching my videos I've been focusing on finger style in the traditional Chet Atkins style for the past five or six years. My Atkins reed Emmanuel buster B Jones boom chick is starting to get pretty good. Just when I was feeling pretty good about myself I started going into modern finger style i.e. Mike Dawes. Michael Hedges was a freak. Mike Dawes is from another planet. Be well and take care...and keep in touch! Mark

[@ffggddss]

@@8MinuteAxe Now you see there? You've returned the favor, 'cause now I'm gonna have to go look into Ralph Towner . . . Anyway, (the late) Stan R. is one of my singer-songwriter heroes. From the Canadian Maritimes, he came onto the modern-folk scene in the early 70's, with his booming baritone and a bunch of original material, mostly focussed on his home region. He passed away in an airline crash in the mid-80's, at the height of his career. All that said, I won't be disappointed if his music isn't your style, but you might just like it. Another one of his songs to check out - _45 Years._ His kid brother Garnet, who played fiddle in Stan's band, became quite a talented singer-songwriter on his own, after his brother's death.

[@100Aces]

Sounds like you got a winner there, Mark! My son had purchased a Vangoa 12 string for me last year, since I couldn’t get lucky enough to win one 😂. If these are as good as you say? I may consider buying one!

[@LeeGann-t7c]

Very interesting choice of 12 string songs. In looking at your list of 12 string guitars that you have I was just wondering what happened to your Reverend 12string?

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Lee. Great guitar. I've considered picking one up used but I currently own fifteen 12-string guitars and I'm going to have to knock down a wall before I buy another one. Thanks so much for checking out the video. My Reverend is still my go to electric BUT...I just got a Schecter TSH 12 and it required a lot of blood sweat and tears (the first time I ever did luthier type of work on anything) so I'm partial to it right now. You can't beat the Reverend for variety of sound. It makes a big difference when you build a guitar from the ground up to be a 12-string vs slapping 12-strings on a 6. Thanks so much for your time. Take care. Mark

[@denthedog2001]

Would love to see the tabs/Chords, I have an Ibanez 12 string that i purchased in 1981, still sounds great but need one or two new machine heads. Im going to see if i can work out the chords you are using, you sound great.

[@PeteLamont]

Thanks Mark, was the guitar plugged in or mic'd? Love the jumbo or mini jumbo body shape for a 12. Enjoying the fresh take on these tunes.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Pete. That's a great question and honestly, I really messed up on the video in that I didn't mention the fact that everything was recorded direct with the Baggs Anthem pickup. The pickup is so good. The best acoustic pickup I've ever heard BY FAR (I just picked up a Fishman Rare Earth Blend so we shall see). I really appreciate you checking out the video and calling attention to that. I'm going to do a full review of the guitar soon so I'll have a chance to point out how great it sounds plugged in. Take care and have a great weekend. Mark

[@pete88gunner]

What is the guitar hanging on the wall over the rack in the background. Looks a lot like a Cole Clark I have.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Pete. The koa guitar? It's a Taylor GS Mini custom. It's a regular GS mini but it has an upgraded pickup, koa bridge pins, koa tuner caps, and an original truss rod cover that the guy that owned it before me had handmade by an artist in Nashville. I played the smaller Cole Clark at NAMM last year. What a great sounding guitar. Thanks so much for checking out the video. I really appreciate your time. I hope you have a great week. Mark

[@muddyexport5639]

Classical Gas...

[@zdunne]

Not really familiar with McKenzie and Marr. For a moment from the video thumbnail, there was a part of me that thought to my eyes that it was a classical or nylon string 12 string due to the body shape.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Zach. It's definitely a unique shape. It's jumbo-esque but more compact. It plays almost as easily as the Taylor 452 which is the short scale 12.

[@bsaj1]

How recorded? What pickups? Interesting...

[@8MinuteAxe]

You asked the most important question of all. I messed up. The entire reason for making the video was to show off the fact that the Algonquin comes with a STOCK Baggs Anthem! This is the FIRST TIME EVER that I recorded an acoustic (12 string or otherwise) by using the pickup direct and not a mic. I meant to make that big part of the video and I ended up not mentioning it at all. Dumb mistake. I've heard great things about the anthem. The only time I ever played one before was that the name show and it was loaded into a very high-end Martin so it was tough to tell what was responsible for the amazing sound. I'm pretty picky when it comes to acoustic pick ups and I rarely use them. As much as I love Taylor guitars and as much as I think the ES2 is an improvement over the old Fishman system they used to use it still doesn't do their are guitars justice. Thanks for bringing that up. Very important. I sincerely appreciate your time and comment. Have a great week and please take care. Mark

[@bsaj1]

I did a search afterwards and found pickups were an additional option. Very helpful to know they're worth having. Lovely sound.

[@billschuler8157]

Hi Mark. Have you played Martin HD 12-28? Getting ready to buy one and am curious how you think it compares to the Algonquin. Thanks! Great video buy the way!! Bill.

[@emmconjuay]

Simple answer - standard shape instead of a dreadnaut. For the life of me, I don't understand why dreads are so popular. The sound is unbalance and bass heavy. A concert or standard shape is simply sweeter sounding.

[@8MinuteAxe]

I agree with you. Martin loves to dreadnaut/dreadnought everything. LOL. I believe it's closest to an Orchestra. Whatever it is, it's super comfortable. My Takamine jumbo is very difficult for a small person to play (I'm 5 6). I really struggle with it even when I set the action in the sweet spot. You are 100% correct. Thanks for checking the video out and for weighing in. Take care and have a great week. Mark

[@dukeofearl4117]

I have one of each type. My mahogany parlor is really suited for finger picking and my dread is usually used for accompaniment strumming. Each one has a purpose and excels in a specific sound.

[@powbarabajagal2435]

Hi Mark, nice video as usual…I know you are familiar with many brands of 12-strings. I am interested in a couple I haven’t seen on your channel yet…the Hagstrom Viking 12, Guild Starfire IV 12 with minihumbuckers, and the Rivolta Combinata 12. Though the Hag is less expensive than the other 2, interested because it has a wider neck than most electrics. Any interest in reviewing these?

[@OTseven]

😮

[@8MinuteAxe]

I agree. Story of my life.

[@jimwalshonline9346]

What's the song at 3:15...

[@MichaelWilliams-ny5nx]

‘Beginnings’ by Chicago

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Jim. It's Beginnings by Chicago. Off of their first album. It's one of my all time favorite songs. I've opened at least 100 solo acoustic gigs with it. :)

[@8MinuteAxe]

Thank you.

[@dukeofearl4117]

My poor 12 string is in its case in the corner. Guess I’m going to have to get it out…..

[@8MinuteAxe]

Maybe this will help goose it...kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnXIgGSIZ9J2jZY&ab_channel=8MinuteAxe

[@tomg8888]

Nice sound! But at jumbo size, it'd be pretty uncomfortable for my shoulder.

[@8MinuteAxe]

It's not actually a jumbo. I need to measure it. It's a unique shape. I'm only 5 6 and the Takamine is murder to play (it's so big it's almost not worth even breaking it out). This guitar is almost as comfortable as the 452.

[@warren52nz]

I play Norwegian Wood on my Martin 12 string but I use a capo that can just bar the bottom (A down to E) strings leaving the 11/12th strings open so they can play the bass D note. Try it, you'll never go back.

[@8MinuteAxe]

You're kinda playing in drop d the hard way. I play it in drop tuning as well. If you get greater tuning stability capoing all six and dropping. When I'm playing live I'll usually do rocky mountain high (also capo2 drop), never going back again (capo 4 drop), ooh la la (7 drop). I use partial capos for a couple of Leo Kottke songs. And you're absolutely right, the low d allows for a pedal that's very much like George's sitar. Thanks for the tip. I appreciate the support. Take care. Msrk

[@warren52nz]

@@8MinuteAxe Great to talk to you. I've been playing on stage for over 55 years so we're "birds of a feather". One other thing I've noticed (which makes sense once I discovered it) is that if you capo a 12 string anywhere near the nut, the low E string will go sharp because it's thicker so the tension on it is a bit higher than the 11th E string. Same goes for the A strings but not so much. As a matter of habit, when I'm on stage with the 12 string and put the capo on near the nut, I automatically flatten the low E string a bit. Saves time. Cheers Mate.

[@toddscala2412]

goot. ved goot

[@8MinuteAxe]

You can say that again. You can say that again. You can say that again.