{"title":"12-String Guitars","description":"\u003ch2\u003e12-string guitars\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSix courses of two, the upper four in octaves, and a sound no other instrument makes. Most twelve-strings are dreadnoughts, because the tension asks for a big box; the Martin HD12-28 is the classic of the type. David Benavides builds something rarer, a twelve-string on a size 0 body that is light to hold and clear across every string.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery twelve-string here is set up before it leaves, which on a twelve-string matters more than on anything else in the shop.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"brand-new-dm12-sg5-12-string","title":"Brand New Sigma DM12-SG5 12 String","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003eDM12-SG5\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e is the intermediate level 12 string acoustic guitar, built slightly smaller than the standard full scale acoustic guitars but guaranteed to offer awesome tonal qualities. Equipped with the Fishman Sonitone electric preamp installed into the guitar. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis model is built with a \u003c\/span\u003esolid sitka spruce top\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e and mahogany back and sides topped off with a beautiful vintage cherry gloss finishing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTOP: Solid Sitka Spruce\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBACK AND SIDES: Mahogany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBRACING PATTERN: X-Brace\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBRACING SHAPE: Non Scalloped\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFINISH: Gloss\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSCALE LENGTH: 25.4\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNUT WIDTH: 1 7\/8\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003eNUT MATERIAL: Bone \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNECK: Mahogany \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNECK SHAPE: Low Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFINGERBOARD: Micarta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBRIDGE: Micarta\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003eSADDLE: Bone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTUNERS: Grover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCASE: Soft Shell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheck out Nick Brightwell's demo here:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eClgvseki58?si=7fZXunhDNvzIHibp\" title=\"YouTube video player\" class=\"master-video\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sigma","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40635322368023,"sku":"DM12SG5","price":1350.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/3150\/8503\/files\/Product1_80d32ca5-71c3-4532-9ac8-89c49bdb7adc.jpg?v=1770067996"},{"product_id":"benavides-0-12-12-string","title":"Brand New Benavides 0-12 12 String","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHand made in the far North settlement of Ahipara by David Benavides, this guitar proves that good things can come in small packages. Sporting Pau Ferro back and sides the guitar has depth and clarity across all twelve strings. The craftsmanship has to be seen to be believed here, David is as meticulous with his tone as he is with his finishing. From the maple body binding to the slotted headstock and onto the hand stained Argentine Grey burst finish, the guitar is a work of art. A modern feature is the two way truss rod with carbon fibre reinforcement, ensuring that the neck is micro-adjustable and stays right where you set it. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf you are a fan of Leo Kottke's playing then look no further for a guitar that can get that sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNot sure if we are actually going to be able to let go of this one, it is that good. \u003c\/span\u003eWe did, however, order more for delivery in 2024 - so if you would like to customise an option please let us know. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTOP: Solid Adirondack Spruce\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBACK AND SIDES: Solid Pau Ferro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBRACING PATTERN: X-Brace \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBRACING SHAPE: Scalloped, tapered tone bars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFINISH: Argentine Grey Stained top. Nitro finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSCALE LENGTH: 24.75\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNUT WIDTH: 48mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eNUT MATERIAL: Bone\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNECK: Sapele\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNECK SHAPE: Low Oval\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFINGERBOARD: Pau Ferro\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBRIDGE: Pau Ferro\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSADDLE: Bone\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCASE: Tweed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe class=\"master-video\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8T9k1GgHCZY?si=d-KO6w1J1bfDxmY_\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benavides","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40800321241111,"sku":"","price":9895.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/3150\/8503\/files\/Product1_d7849b86-1b24-42e3-810d-b672d51f7037.jpg?v=1769671933"},{"product_id":"brand-new-martin-hd12-28","title":"Brand New Martin HD12-28","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere's a big sounding 12er from Martin. The HD-28 gets the octave treatment and takes it's sound stereo with all the chime you could ever wish for. Solid spruce over East Indian Rosewood with an ebony fingerboard and bridge. Sounding like a canon and feeling like silk, thanks to it's 24.9\" scale length. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eTOP: Solid Spruce\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBACK AND SIDES: Solid East Indian Rosewood \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBRACING PATTERN: X-Brace\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBRACING SHAPE: Non Scalloped\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFINISH: Gloss\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSCALE LENGTH: 24.9 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNUT WIDTH: 1 13\/16\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003eNUT MATERIAL: Bone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNECK: Select Hardwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNECK SHAPE: Performing Artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFINGERBOARD: Ebony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBRIDGE: Ebony\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003eSADDLE: Bone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTUNERS: Chrome enclosed gear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCASE: OHSC\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Martin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41539068428311,"sku":"","price":8995.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/3150\/8503\/files\/Product1_49391a87-3db2-4896-9318-42414e247ae0.jpg?v=1720999165"},{"product_id":"benavides-0-12-12-string-1","title":"Brand New Benavides 0-12 Deluxe 12 String","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnother stunner from David Benavides. Most 12 string guitars are cumbersome things to command, but not this one. Cradle this single 0 shaped sweetie and strum yourself to aural nirvana. Master craftsmanship is on display here, from the perfectly rounded maple binding to perfect hand carved neck, it's all impeccable work.  Using Adirondack Spruce for the top and top braces, Bolivian Rosewood for the back and sides and constructing with hot hide glue means this little package sure can project. The African Mahogany neck features a two way truss rod and is also reinforced with two carbon fibre rods which solidify neck stability. The matching bronze celluloid headstock veneer and pickguard are a tasty touch, as are the custom antique brass tuning plates, ivoroid buttons and gold painted slots. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTOP: Solid Adirondack Spruce\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBACK AND SIDES: Solid Bolivian Rosewood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBRACING PATTERN: X Brace\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBRACING SHAPE: No scalloped\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFINISH: Gloss Nitro Finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSCALE LENGTH: 24.75\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNUT WIDTH: 48mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003eNUT MATERIAL: Unbleached Bone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNECK: African Mahogany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNECK SHAPE: Low Oval\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFINGERBOARD: Bolivian Rosewood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBRIDGE: Bolivian Rosewood\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003eSADDLE: Unbleached Bone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTUNERS: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGolden Age 6 on a plate tuners with Ivoroid knobs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCASE: Hardcase\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dd_ebMO1V44?si=_TVGOk4fGldosM7M\" title=\"\" class=\"master-video\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\" video=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Benavides","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41650931662871,"sku":"","price":9995.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/3150\/8503\/files\/Product10_89620f23-e53a-4918-8528-7a5f7c5a8898.jpg?v=1769767371"}],"url":"https:\/\/studio1-vintage.com\/en-us\/collections\/12-string-guitars.oembed","provider":"Studio 1 Vintage Instruments","version":"1.0","type":"link"}