The jangly, chiming sound of acoustic and electric 12-string guitars have played a crucial role in popular music, from blues to rock, pop to folk. 12-string guitars feature six pairs of strings, known ...

Following Taylor’s recent voicing and design refinements on its 600, 800 and 900 Series models, Taylor Guitars Master Guitar Designer Andy Powers has introduced fresh designs to the company’s 500 and ...

Queen‘s Brian May has teamed up with Gibson to launch a brand-new limited edition 12-string acoustic guitar. The Brian May SJ-200 12-String acoustic guitar from Gibson Custom was made in close ...

Adding a 12-string acoustic guitar to your arsenal opens up a whole new world of tone. Whether you’re chasing that rich, choral shimmer for textural layering in the studio or looking to add a little ...

If you’ve been on the fence about adding a 12-string to your lineup, the King-12 CE NT may just make the decision a little easier. This guitar looks the business, sounds great and is surprisingly ...

Framus unveils a period-correct replica of the most expensive Beatles instrument sold at auction, the 12-string that Lennon played on Help! and Rubber Soul – and there’s a six-string too When you ...

Although an astrophysicist, Brian May will always be remembered for his time with the hit band Queen. Helping form the band alongside Roger Taylor and Freddie Mercury, the band gained icon status when ...

Portland musician Lucas Gunn, who was born in Eugene, performs July 18 at Art House, celebrating the vinyl release of You ...

Ahead of the ambitious Galaxies 12x12 project at the Barbican on April 14, Thurston Moore talks to John Doran about why he has formed an orchestra of 12 strings and how this relates to Sun Ra, Glenn ...

Troy Van Leeuwen looks set to join J Mascis as a paid-up member of the Squier signature guitar owner’s club as he unveiled his new 12-string guitar live – and did so in some style. The Queens of the ...