Recently I posted about a one off (I think) D 55 12 string I stumbled upon. Eric via Grot posted a couple pics for me. I can't find the link or I would have used it as the base for this post, so sorry.
I've been playing this guitar and am absolutely amazed at al most everything about it. Although I've never been a huge fan of 12 strings I am of this one. I also recently got my F-612 back from Tom and Dave down at Tom Jacob's shop in Florida, complete with a neck reset and fresh set up. (they did another stellar job here by the way but that shouldn't be surprising to anyone).
I will say as big and wonderful a sound as the F-612 provides, it is my humble opinion the D 55-12 is even a bit better. Not heads and shoulders better mind you but to my ear just a tad better. No plans to sell either the F-612 or the D 55-12 anytime soon. But, I like both of these so much I am likely going to sell a F-512 I had picked up. It's a great guitar as well but I think the three of them is a bit of overkill for me.. I haven't totally decided but I'm leaning that way. I guess I'll wait and see how the other gear I'm selling fares.
If any of you happen to get anywhere near Barton City, Michigan you're welcome to stop in and see what you think.
I've been playing this guitar and am absolutely amazed at al most everything about it. Although I've never been a huge fan of 12 strings I am of this one. I also recently got my F-612 back from Tom and Dave down at Tom Jacob's shop in Florida, complete with a neck reset and fresh set up. (they did another stellar job here by the way but that shouldn't be surprising to anyone).
I will say as big and wonderful a sound as the F-612 provides, it is my humble opinion the D 55-12 is even a bit better. Not heads and shoulders better mind you but to my ear just a tad better. No plans to sell either the F-612 or the D 55-12 anytime soon. But, I like both of these so much I am likely going to sell a F-512 I had picked up. It's a great guitar as well but I think the three of them is a bit of overkill for me.. I haven't totally decided but I'm leaning that way. I guess I'll wait and see how the other gear I'm selling fares.
If any of you happen to get anywhere near Barton City, Michigan you're welcome to stop in and see what you think.