Steve Messenger
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Has anyone had any experience with this model?
DeArmond S-73-12
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I almost bought one that perfectly matched my gorgeous green S73 but was too slow and missed out.
Does that count?
Does that count?
matsickma
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I've own a natural color model and my brother had a green one. Haven't played it in a while. It is a bit headstock heavy. Both my natural and bro's green one were identical in playing. I like the wider neck on the S73-12 and also the 6-string S73. The pickups on the S73-12 are the 2k single coil model which is a bit more aggressive tending a bit like P-90's.
Not sure if I would say it's my favorite electric 12 string but no issues. I'm a bit spoiled having the NS Starfire model, the SF1-12 and the DeA S73-12. The electric model I actually play the most is a modified MiC S100 with the 25.5" long scale neck that I modified into a 10-string guitar with the strings setup like a Ric12 with the lower octave string in front of the high octave string. I made it a 10-string so I can stretch the b and e string and it not sound out-of-tune. But I digress...the DeA S73-12 is a good model if the price is right.
Not sure if I would say it's my favorite electric 12 string but no issues. I'm a bit spoiled having the NS Starfire model, the SF1-12 and the DeA S73-12. The electric model I actually play the most is a modified MiC S100 with the 25.5" long scale neck that I modified into a 10-string guitar with the strings setup like a Ric12 with the lower octave string in front of the high octave string. I made it a 10-string so I can stretch the b and e string and it not sound out-of-tune. But I digress...the DeA S73-12 is a good model if the price is right.
matsickma
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+1 on the S73-12 description. I also had a green S73-12 years ago.
acmedrygoods
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+2. I really enjoyed the s73-12 I bought from a fellow LTG'er but be aware the nut is over 2" wide. I found this to be helpful when I first started playing 12 string but eventually a bit of a hindrance. The 2k DeArmonds can be aggressive (P90) but roll back nicely. I am a fan of these pickups on M-75g/77t and other six strings. Full up on the S73-12 they are very "The Song Remains the Same". The S73-12 definitely fills a niche in solid body 12 strings but has a distinct character that isn't applicable to all 12 string styles of playing. The translucent dark/forest green is also very beautiful IMO. I'd vote for picking one up if it is reasonable.