What's So Great about a 12-String?

[@salvadorsepulveda6415]

Missed out on the live chat. 12 strings sound great 👍.

[@AngloCelt88]

I have no idea what's so great about a 12 string, you won't send me one so I can find out Mark!!!

[@robnoonan6541]

Hi Mark! Perfect timing, I’m taking a late lunch

[@StevenRobertsonTheOACS]

I just want one.

[@kato64]

I’m fortunate enough to own both a Taylor 6 and Taylor 12 string. You’re right on the money. For those songs originally done on a 12-string (and even many that aren’t) you can’t beat the tone a 12-string gives you. And I literally lol’d at the false start for ‘Wanted Dead or Alive’. I have to do the same thing if I go too long without playing it. Great video, Mark!

[@8MinuteAxe]

I always wonder how many takes guys like Paul davids needs to get it right. I'm pretty convinced that Matteo Mancuso hasn't made a mistake since he was 4. Last night I thought about getting a nice high-end acoustic. Although I never do it on the channel, I focus primarily on playing Chet Atkins, Tommy Emmanuel fingerstyle, and I've gotten proficient enough to where I'd like a Collings or a Santa Cruz. But then I think "it probably doesn't get much better than Taylor." That's for the support. Take care and be well. Mark

[@roklok9856]

Looks like you have a Rok-Lok on there. Nicely done.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Sometimes I feel like I'm talking to myself.

[@jamesfrancisco3130]

You did a great job on both guitars, Mark. I'll bet you were beside yourself with envy over your 12 banger self! Love it all!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey James. Getting two of me on the screen is actually really simple but all the times I've done it before it's been to play to a track. Getting the timing on the reactions was a pain in the butt! :)

[@carleubanks3386]

A well played six string, as you do, will surely satisfy the casual listener. But really, it's not even close.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Carl. Well put. I totally agree with that. Have a great week and take care. Mark

[@JohnstownJohnny]

Another great one! Tks😂🤠

[@8MinuteAxe]

Always good to hear from you Johnny. Mark

[@freesk8]

Wow, sounds great, Mark! I play More Than a Feeling, Wish You Were Here, and Give a Little Bit on my 6-string every day! And they sound way better on the 12! Gotta haul that bad boy out of it's case more! Thanks for the awesome video!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Remember, the more you practice tuning...the longer it takes (because you get more picky). hmmm. that advice sucked. LOL. Great to hear from you. Take care. Mark

[@freesk8]

@@8MinuteAxe Ah, I can tell you are just stringing me along! But I won't fret about it. Who needs all the strum und drang? :)

[@allanparker8515]

Its amazing what one can achieve when one plays with himself.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Allan Best comment I've gotten in a while. Thanks for cracking me up. Wait, I've already cracked up. I mean thanks for making me laugh. ;). Mark

[@roberthudson9942]

Love the Taylor 150e is sounds great

[@8MinuteAxe]

It really does. I have to do a lot of justifying to upgrade.

[@bobv.375]

Awesome Mark! Thanks for comparing the 6 vs 12 string versions. 12 string wins every time 🏆.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Thank you for always being generous with your time Bob. Take care. Mark

[@kennethhoneycutt4513]

I don't think anyone else, but you mark can come up with more videos. About 12 strings that never get old, they're always funny. And definitely fun to watch

[@macnitt4039]

James Mcmurtry pushed over the edge and I had to buy one.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Awesome. Thanks so much for checking out the video. I appreciate your time.. Enjoy the rest of your week and take care. Mark

[@gdkopinionator4356]

Not fair. The other side hired a ringer!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Sorry I haven't been in touch. I've been swamped. I do listen to anything you send me usually multiple times. :)

[@thebaldshredder]

Now I know!

[@DougClevenger-mf7nt]

always love the 12 string !!! all 3 of mine are within arms reach !!!!!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Doug. I thought people would think I was crazy to own 10, then 12 and for a while 14. Until I met an entire cadre of even crazier people with 20+!

[@DougClevenger-mf7nt]

I only have 4 12 strings but between my wife and I we have a total of 34 guitars and all are in our living room some hanging some in a rack we have a tree stand that holds 6 !!!! I smile every day when I walk into my living room and there they are !!!! and always looking for the next one !!!! I want a few more 12 strings !!!! I have to say something about Vangoa they are great I was having a problem with the 12 string I had got and they made things right they sent me a new one and it is awsomeit sounds as good as my Hummingbird or my Takamine !!!! I would love to have a black one !!!! @@8MinuteAxe

[@jimkelehan1366]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Excellent video Mark! Side by side really makes the 12 string shine!

[@8MinuteAxe]

As always, much appreciated Jim! Mark

[@darthvaydr]

Anyone who doubts the magic jangles of a 12 string should watch this video. Great work, Mark!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Coming from Darth, that's quite a compliment. Enjoy the rest of your week and lay off the jogging. Mark

[@PaulBridges-v9t]

You are right Mark 12 string is better and you are a good looking guy. Rock on

[@8MinuteAxe]

I'll believe your lies any day! LOL. Take care. Rock on. Mark

[@SimonMorelguitar]

Nice one Mark, you might convince me to get a 12 string yet...

[@8MinuteAxe]

Did we ever try to get Vangoa to send you one? I'm going to ask them again. They are working on a new short scale model. I've been giving them feedback. Now it's down to will they upgrade the tuners and will they go with the solid sitka top. They mentioned making it a signature model and I laughed. I explained that I'm far less important and much more inconsequential than they think. :o. I seriously wrote almost those exact words.

[@SimonMorelguitar]

@@8MinuteAxe Hey mate, I spoke to them but Australia is FAR!!! There's onyl room for one 12 string maestro anyway! Get the signature model, that would be great.

[@clemlabelle8740]

I'm glad you're back. I'm sure you've been busy with the Rok-Lok and I hope you sell a million but I do like it when you put a video out every week. :)

[@8MinuteAxe]

I never left. Just trying to get the Rok-Lok launched. :)

[@stevenkarnisky411]

I guess you need to toss th at six string Taylor in the trash, Mark. It just doesn't cut it! Seriously, this was an excellent way to demonstrate the different sound qualities between the two. I am not even attempting to guess all the 12s you have played in your vids. Last, I have sent you a couple emails with no replies. What is the status of the strap lock you were planning for guitars where the jack plug is in the strap button? I have been looking forward to getting one.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Steven. You know, I've done lots of videos with"two of me" playing but this is the first time I had to react to myself. That part was very time consuming but it paid off. I'm happy with the way it came out. I sincerely appreciate your time. Take care. Mark

[@ronjacksonmusic]

You Can't compare a 6 string to a 12 string for sound! 😮🤔😄🎸🔥

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Ron. I think I put a bit too much eq on the 12. The only difference between the two sounds are the guitars and that EQ. Everything else was the same. Even same distance from the mic. Actually, the 6 string has new strings. The 12 needs them switched out. I go a little crazy switching strings. Thanks so much for making time to join the live chat and to check out the video. Talk soon. Mark

[@bobshomewoodshop7996]

That was an excellent idea, playing the riff on a 6-string, immediately followed by a 12. I am, of course, prejudiced in favor of the 12 myself. Great playing skills as always.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Much appreciated Bob. I hope your business is doing well. Mark

[@bobshomewoodshop7996]

@@8MinuteAxe Online business is even with last year. The retail store is slowly gaining local recognition, but operating at a loss. In November and December I will sell as much as in the previous 10 months combined if everything follows history and projections.

[@andyguitar3805]

Wish you were here I do prefer the six string version 😉

[@gerryr8713]

Mark, good video. I emailed you about the ROK-LOK. I do appreciate its ease of use.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Gerry. Thanks so much. I'll check it out later today. I really appreciate the feedback. Please take care. Talk soon. Mark

[@brettjensen994]

Fun video, great riffs! I'm always amazed how a 12 sounds more rich and full then 2 6 strings 😊

[@8MinuteAxe]

Getting two of myself onscreen-easy. Getting two of myself to react to the other one-a royal pain in the ass! :)

[@besalon9931]

Love that 12 string!!❤

[@8MinuteAxe]

It's just like a 10 string with 2 extra strings.

[@davewheel8974]

Nicely done, Mark, and I really liked the format you decided upon. A clear comparison.

[@CthulhuInc]

that's great, Marc! i really liked how you "stuttered" a bit on the 6er, trying to recall Wanted"Dead or Alive" - funny! Did i tell you, when my nephew was over, he picked up the rev Airwave and loved it - another convert to the 12er! he's a V fan though - are there any electric 12 string Vs out there? love from Canada! 😊

[@8MinuteAxe]

You're always so generous with your time and kind with your words. I really do appreciate it so much. I hope you have a great week. Please take care and stay safe. Mark

[@robynanglin3296]

Beautiful

[@petaks01]

Ok Mark, you win. I will make an effort to save up for a 12

[@sandrataylor51]

You won't regret it, until you have to restring it 🤣

[@bigtruckbrad]

Or tune it 😂😂😂

[@sandrataylor51]

@@bigtruckbrad I don’t mind retuning it’s restringing, like l am in the middle off, that takes the time with all the stretching and retuning again and again over a few days 😥

[@bigtruckbrad]

My Guild is desperate need of a fresh set of strings. I keep putting it off. It’s definitely a Saturday morning kind of commitment! 😅😅

[@sandrataylor51]

@@bigtruckbrad I have tried to recondition my tuners as some were a little slack so l have stripped, cleaned and rebuilt them and used PTFE spray to lubricate them. Hopefully it will be easier to tune and stay in tune after that.

[@bigtruckbrad]

Mark, Thanks for sharing the 12 string message. It’s too awesome not share with the world!

[@8MinuteAxe]

I feel like more and more people are coming around to it Brad. I wish more big youtubers would feature it. -Mark

[@phoenixmediaforge]

I have three of them: Harley Benton acoustic, Harley Benton double neck and a ghost-built Rick. They are all different and using more than one of them on a tune sounds incredible.

[@csbradley2845]

Awesome demonstration... I've wanted to get 12-string for several years... the sound is clearly sooo much richer. Thank you

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey CS. Thanks so much for checking out the video. I appreciate your time and comment. Enjoy the rest of your week and take care. Mark

[@jimdoner3443]

Great approach to making this video, it worked great you pulled it off nicely. I have a 562ce and an old Taylor drednaught on layawy still, solid E.I. rosewood with sitca top.

[@55TeleMark]

Great comparison. It makes me tolerate all that retuning.

[@captaincrankysdock9730]

After about the second or third pass, it's better if you just don't bother. Although, if a twelve sounds like shit and you just can't quite place it, it's usually the D-4 or A-5 octave.

[@Charles53412]

Hey Mark , Did you know Alex Lifeson played Closer To The Heart on a 6 string in a Trailer Park Boys episode, while teaching Bubbles aka Mike Smith to play it ? However, once they both began to play the 12 string effect kicked in which brightened the song right up. which to your point in the video was just that, the 12 makes a song sound fuller and brighter. Really enjoyed the video Mark ! Have a Great Week !

[@randyrowell8048]

Great video Mark. That Taylor guitar sounds great. I've got a 35 2ce and it sounds great as well. I got it used at Reverb and it was about half the price o. It connects with the body at the 12th fret and is easier to play in my opinion. Excellent job as always.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Randy. Thanks so much. I've been wanting to pull the trigger on a used 352 for a while. I'd like to sell my 150 and my Takamine first. I love 12 fret guitar for fingerstyle. It works better with my right hand technique. I hope you have a great week. Mark

[@blakewilliams3702]

One of your best videos!!!!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Safe travels.

[@matthewwinkleman7245]

Thanks again, Mark. I first heard a 12-string on your channel. I purchased a Vangoa, per your recommendation. My wife prefers that I play the 12 over the 6. She and I love the chorus sounds of the 12.

[@brettjensen994]

Nice! Always keep the wife on board with your obsession!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Matthew. Thanks so much for taking the time to comment and to let me know that you're enjoying the Vangoa. Somebody complained to me last week that I have sponsored ads and I'm not flagging the video as such. I don't do any paid sponsorships. That's part of the reason I wouldn't agree to promote Vangoa's 6 string guitars. They're fine but I couldn't possibly keep up with all of the entry level 6 strings. I know that Vangoa makes a quality instrument at an affordable price and that they provide first rate customer service. They wanted to work with me when I only had a few hundred subs. They are good people. I'm happy to do them a solid. Question. Do you use a thin pick when you play the 12. If you don't, give it a try. It makes it a lot easier to strike the string sets evenly. Take care and be. well. Mark

[@matthewwinkleman7245]

@@8MinuteAxe I use a thin pic when I'm mainly strumming. However, I do like a medium pick when arpeggiating or picking single notes. One recommendation, I much prefer EB Silk and Steel strings on this 12 string. Even with setting up the guitar, the heavier steels were still too taught for my liking.

[@maryannkarlvalois7597]

As always, a terrific video!! Mark, you really play great!!!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Maryann. Thanks so much for checking out the video. I appreciate your time and comment. Enjoy the rest of your week and take care. Mark

[@stankruger6823]

Wow, that 12-string sounds huge. What did you record it with? It sounds amazing!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Stan. I'm actually using the X/Y stereo mics on my zoom recorder directly into the recorder. I ran it through logic after that.

[@sueswart1]

Damn Mark, it must be said, you are an amazing talent. Love watching your videos.

[@playoutthebox]

Great video you played 10 different 12 string guitars

[@robynanglin3296]

The 12 string

[@westonjones4749]

Awesome AB test of 12 and 6 string you should do a video 6 string songs that sound better on 12 and maybe you have and I missed it.

[@captaincrankysdock9730]

"Diamonds and Rust", Joan Baez "Baby Blue" Bad Finger (solo acoustic arrangement) "Wild Horses" Rolling Stones (I know, I know, there's a 12 string in it, but everybody seems to want to cover it with a 6 string). "Sister Golden Hair", America Yes, that is a 12 string song, which is almost a sacrilege when somebody tries it with a 6 string

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Captain Cranky. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6S2eIB_oLBpfc0&ab_channel=8MinuteAxe. Please let me know what you think. I've done Sister Gold Hair as well but I can't find it. Baby Blue is a great call. I'm gonna try that one. I really appreciate your time and comment. Mark

[@MichaelDutle]

Wow! Didn't see that coming! ;-)

[@landiahillfarm6590]

Fun one! I dare say even the most recognized 6 string pieces sound better on a 12 string! Mark, can you help us out on that one? ;)

[@8MinuteAxe]

I did a video kinda like that with Beatles tunes. Good idea to expand it. I also did a video with a collection of songs that people think were originally done on a 12 but weren't: Father Christmas, Solsbury Hill, Dust in the Wind, Here Comes the Sun, Norwegian Wood, and a few more. Thanks so much for always supporting. Mark

[@captaincrankysdock9730]

@@8MinuteAxe Yes but "Norwegian Wood" was played on a sitar. As I believe the Stones "Paint it Black" was as well. A 12 string subs out nicely for the melody line in both those songs.

[@stevenkarnisky411]

You are correct on both counts. But just as there is no subbing a six for a twelve, there is no real sub for the sitar in either of those tunes. Not to say you cannot make the songs sound really good with different instruments; just that they are different to the ear.

[@NDFlyFisher]

What’s so great about a 12 string? Everything played on it. 6 String Mark needs to get a cool hat😂

[@8MinuteAxe]

In my head, I'm still trying to pull off the hat. :)

[@michaelgaley9532]

I used the Alverez Artist or Yamaha 12 string for gospel music in Church the sound is rich as a choir my 6 string is used for lead or just picking a tune.

[@sandrataylor51]

If you are a mere mortal then you need a 12 string guitar to get that 12 string sound, but if your are someone like Roger McGuinn you can get a similar sound with his 7 string guitar, with an additional octave string on the G string, as you can see at around 23 minutes in on this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIune39sm76SpKs 🙂

[@davidgray4682]

The twelve string blows six string out of the water with sound volume and melody but the six string is a clearer concise sound it's really up to the person playing which one they prefer good video😊👍👏

[@bradleymonroe6443]

I think the 12 string sounded better than the 6 string when it comes to songs that were originally for the 12 string despite how hard it is to play 12 strings.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Bradley. Two things that I did that really helped me was spending a few months focusing solely on even strikes of both strings in the string set and no chucks or buzzes. I Also, the more you play the 12 the stronger your hand gets. It's crazy when I go from something like the Takamine Jumbo 12 to my PRS electric. Feels like a completely different instrument. Take care. Mark

[@donlittlejones3925]

That really was not a fair comparison... but then I heavily favour the 12.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Me too Don. Always good to hear from you. Mark

[@javatar1900]

I can't tell! (great video ) are you playing the 150 or the 362? thank you!

[@captaincrankysdock9730]

It's the 150e. (I own one, and I've seen it in his other videos).

[@javatar1900]

Thank you! I hope to have a taylor 12 string in my future.

[@kingrobert1st]

I think Mark's guitar sounded better than Mark's guitar.

[@CharlesREllis-kd7xu]

I believe thats an entry level Taylor 12 the higher end ones sound even better been playing 12 exclusively for years

[@paoloc.8055]

Sweet fedora, man!!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Ha. And again. Check out my new video. I auditioned hats. I finally settled on kind of a modern cowboy hat. 17 years in Georgia. Time to embrace southern living. :)

[@jeffryarchambeau5441]

What is a rok lok anyway? Something that keeps my fingers on track for power chords?

[@freesk8]

It's a guitar strap connector that Mark is promoting. Seems pretty cool! :)

[@jeffryarchambeau5441]

@@freesk8 I'll have to check it out! Thanks.

[@tokugawa12able]

12 Strings all the way, Rics included

[@ShiningHourPop]

It must have taken quite a lot of effort to get the timing right of each Mark… unless you’ve somehow cloned yourself!

[@ClintsCrypt]

The 6 string sounds like it is only playing half the notes of the 12 string. There is just something missing when the songs are played on the 6 string. 🤣🤣🤣

[@8MinuteAxe]

Agreed Clint. And other than a little different EQ, those two Taylors were recorded the same. Big difference.

[@CommanderStarblaster]

I've always thought the 12 string sounds much better.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Commander. Thanks so much for checking out the video. I appreciate your time and comment. Enjoy the rest of your week and take care. Mark

[@AaronHarper0]

no competition, you need a 12 string Mark and a 6 string mark to pop up on your shoulders sometimes and give you odd advice...

[@jltrem]

They sound like a 12 string.

[@rrip1527]

Everything sounds better on a 12 string

[@8MinuteAxe]

It's actually better than bacon because unlike bacon, alcohol and women, it doesn't slowly eat away at you.

[@ffggddss]

I think Mark sounded better. Fred

[@davidgray4682]

The twelve string blows six string out of the water with sound volume and melody but the six string is a clearer concise sound it's really up to the person playing which one they prefer good video😊👍👏