pictures of 12 strings....let's see 'em.

Edward Rhea · Post by **Edward Rhea** » 15 Feb 2014 10:37 am

Super nice 12 stringers!
I have to give Micky kudos for reviving that Bud though. Outstanding work!
I'm kinda partial to Bob's ZB as well, what a beauty!

Randy Myers · Post by **Randy Myers** » 15 Feb 2014 10:56 am

Bought thru the forum

chris ivey · Post by **chris ivey** » 15 Feb 2014 11:29 am

that looks like a good machine.

Mike Perlowin · Post by **Mike Perlowin** » 15 Feb 2014 11:31 am

Another guitar with a wrist lever.

Mike Perlowin · Post by **Mike Perlowin** » 15 Feb 2014 11:38 am

I think this thread shows that there are a lot of 12 string players out there. I hope this means somebody will build a 12 string economy guitar like the Encore or Legend (formerly known as the Carpsteel.)

Rumor has it that ETS was planning on coming out with a 12 string model, before Larry Agin's tragic death.

Bob Simons · Post by **Bob Simons** » 15 Feb 2014 3:01 pm

My MSA M3!!! Formerly the guitar of David Wright.

chris ivey · Post by **chris ivey** » 15 Feb 2014 4:20 pm

that's the hotrod i'm talking about. very cool steel.
david had it right....however his current msa is beautiful also.

Bob Simons · Post by **Bob Simons** » 15 Feb 2014 7:31 pm

It sounds and plays great, too. Johnny Cox was kind enough to set it up for me, and it has a Telonics p/u. (Among others, but my favorite.)

Only thing i'm having trouble with is the leap from LKL to LKR with two LKV's. Thinking of trying some inner knee levers to relieve the move...any advices appreciated.

Ivan Posa · Post by **Ivan Posa** » 15 Feb 2014 7:48 pm

Ken, i would have enjoyed having a chat in Commonwealth corner with you but I cannot make it this year as I am supporting my son in his rowing. Here is a pic of the Anapeg engine room. Have a play on it in the Telonics room and see what you think.

Ken Byng · Post by **Ken Byng** » 16 Feb 2014 12:22 am

That's a whole lot of guitar Ivan. I'm sure it will generate a lot of interest in Dallas. Its a shame you won't be there this year, but good luck to you and your son anyway - maybe we'll see him at the olympics one day!

Matthew Beall · Post by **Matthew Beall** » 16 Feb 2014 1:51 am

Benton Allen · Post by **Benton Allen** » 16 Feb 2014 4:47 pm

Well Chris, I haven't posted anything on here for quiet a while now, so hopefully I can remember how it's done.
This is my D12 8/5 BMI built in January 1981 for the great Jerry Boyanton. He was a big fan and friend of Zane Beck guitars having already owned a few ZB Customs. In fact he bought one of the first ZB Customs Zane sold. I bought this BMI in 1983 so he could obtain the finances to have Brumley build him a new ZB. It's really a nice guitar in all respects--except weight.

Cheers!!
Benton

Dave O'Brien · Post by **Dave O'Brien** » 16 Feb 2014 5:00 pm

Justin Emmert · Post by **Justin Emmert** » 16 Feb 2014 5:35 pm

My new to me Emmons ST-12.

Roy McKinney · Post by **Roy McKinney** » 17 Feb 2014 5:39 am

Lee Baucum · Post by **Lee Baucum** » 17 Feb 2014 8:13 am

I have a U-12 Mullen ---> Click Here

Craig Coffman · Post by **Craig Coffman** » 17 Feb 2014 8:17 am

One owner since 1981.

Mike Ester · Post by **Mike Ester** » 17 Feb 2014 8:39 am

2005 Carter

Junior Knight · Post by **Junior Knight** » 17 Feb 2014 11:34 am

my 65 MSA S-12 that Bud Carter rebuilt...7 & 5

Douglas Schuch · Post by **Douglas Schuch** » 17 Feb 2014 3:31 pm

Here is my Zum Uni:

It is 8x7, with a bit of an unusual coped setup by Tony Glassman - it emulates a D-10 in that it has a regular E9 tuning on the top 10 strings (including the D on string 9). Pedal 8 is just for the locking system - mash it, engage the lock, and 5 strings get lowered, giving a full 11 string B6 (F# and C# on strings 1 and 2). The standard pedal 4 is on one of the B6 knee levers, so you have everything a standard 8x5 D-10 has, but you do have to lock it into one tuning or the other. BTW, it is teal, but teal always seems to photograph as blue with digital cameras.

Here's my Sho-Bud, which is waiting for some parts still to get finished as a Uni, 8x5.

I am having difficulties getting any volume out of the Sho-Bud with the current pickup....

Tom Gorr · Post by **Tom Gorr** » 17 Feb 2014 3:34 pm

The magnetic field appears to be weak. The earth's north south lines dont give the correct impedance match to the amp. You may wish to consider orienting your guitar east and west to see if that improves matters.

Jim Pitman · Post by **Jim Pitman** » 17 Feb 2014 3:58 pm

I think ohms law is in tact regarding the shobud. That pickup has infinite impedance.
Speeking of Infininity, here it is.

...and my beloved Fessenden (with infinite Z pickup also.

Chris Brooks · Post by **Chris Brooks** » 18 Feb 2014 6:34 am

My 1999 Carter SD 12 . . . 5 pedals, 6 levers. Fits like a glove, a real workhorse. Thanks, John Fabian.

Fred Rogan · Post by **Fred Rogan** » 18 Feb 2014 1:20 pm

Here is my Williams before it left Bill's shop. It has a Tru-tone pup on it now. I can't imagine having 2 necks when 1 will do!!

Mike Perlowin · Post by **Mike Perlowin** » 19 Feb 2014 11:19 am

I just found this picture of my former green MSA classic. I played this guitar fr 25 years, till I replaced it with the Millennium.

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