Show us your 12 string.

Bruce Derr · Post by **Bruce Derr** » 28 Apr 2019 9:04 am

Tim Sheinman wrote:

When I first glanced at that photo I thought, "Wow, those are the longest knee levers I've ever seen."

Richard Sinkler · Post by **Richard Sinkler** » 28 Apr 2019 9:05 am

Bruce Derr · Post by **Bruce Derr** » 28 Apr 2019 10:09 am

My Kline S-12, ordered new in '78, and a GES I bought used that same year, I think. Both were from Harry Guffee's shop in CT. Still have them both.

Probably the shortest and longest headstocks on any of my steels.

John Sims · Post by **John Sims** » 22 Jun 2023 3:33 pm

This is my Carter U12 (Now fitted with gauged aluminum rollers) previously owned by JD Sauser

Tom Thompson · Post by **Tom Thompson** » 26 Jun 2023 5:04 pm

Jeremy Threlfall · Post by **Jeremy Threlfall** » 27 Jun 2023 9:04 pm

K Maul · Post by **K Maul** » 28 Jun 2023 4:59 am

I took the pad off of this one and put in a 6 string G tuning neck. However, I have a new Williams 12 extE9 on order. Can hardly wait…but I’ll have to!

Roger Rettig · Post by **Roger Rettig** » 28 Jun 2023 5:16 am

I'm looking forward to posting pictures of my new Williams 12-string (D13th).

I thought I'd have it by now! It's now into the thirteenth month since I ordered it yet there's not even a word to say it's 'imminent'. (I've asked Bill to do a final check with me over the setup before he rods the guitar; no such call has yet come so who knows how far out it is?)

Part of me wishes I'd gone with a G2 - I'd have had it six months ago - but I know Bill's product is first class.

Oh, well: 'watch this space', I guess.

Steve Mueller · Post by **Steve Mueller** » 28 Jun 2023 6:02 pm

Roger,
I received my new Williams S12 a few months ago. The new Williams changer 4 over 3 with annodized fingers has a presence and a "growl" you won't believe. It's a work of art. You'll be very pleased.

Lyle Dent · Post by **Lyle Dent** » 1 Jul 2023 4:27 am

Plays as good as it looks!

Roger Rettig · Post by **Roger Rettig** » 1 Jul 2023 5:05 am

Steve:

I do hope you're right. Back in June, '22, Bill estimated '10-12 months' but I realize that certain factors are beyond his control.

My choice was dictated by my need for 'three lowers'; only a handful of makers do this. MSA quoted 24 months (!), Rittenberry weren't much sooner and Mullen's price was $1000 above the Williams.

All this angst, waiting for news, and I have no idea how I'm going to get along with a 12-string after decades with a D-10, much less the new tuning (D13th).

I got carried away. I should have told myself: 'D13th is a brilliant concept and, were I starting out today, that's what I'd choose.' But no: I plunged headlong into it and, during the wait for my Williams, I turned 80. Insanity?

Ron Funk · Post by **Ron Funk** » 1 Jul 2023 5:23 am

K Maul

Did you leave that Stringtone Changer on your 'back-neck six-stringer' operable?

Neat idea

Ron

K Maul · Post by **K Maul** » 1 Jul 2023 5:34 pm

Ron Funk wrote:K Maul

Did you leave that Stringtone Changer on your 'back-neck six-stringer' operable?

Neat idea

Ron

Yes. I installed it myself, in fact. It is a fairly rare one that moves 4 strings so I can get GBDGBD / DADF#AD or DADF#BD tunings. Mighty handy! I have the same type on a Supro lapsteel, too. I’ve collected several Stringtones over the last 35 years and have different varieties. They’re more primitive than the Hipshot Double Shot (which I have on my dobros) but they work well.

Mike Spaeth · Post by **Mike Spaeth** » 4 Jul 2023 5:41 pm

Bobby D. Jones · Post by **Bobby D. Jones** » 6 Jul 2023 2:38 pm

My S12 U pair. Marie Laveau,

And Bee Bee. This guitar has great sustain. Is my "Go To" guitar.

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