12 String Classical

[Mr. Preston Swift]

i've been trying to find information on a 12 string nylon classical guitar. I'm pretty sure that someone somewhere has made one before but i can't find any info on it. I'm not too sure if the tonal difference would be radical enough to be worth it for me. Does anyone have any info on this?

[Martinedwards]

Never heard of such a thing, but then that doesn't meant they're out there.

Can't imagine what it'd sound like!!

[Hector]

I've never seen or heard anything like that.

seems crazy to me.

omg.

[jammy]

When I was at college in my last year one of the lads did a 12 string classical. It was a super small body (taken from the plans of a 1800's five course guitar)

Sounded great actually, and I'm sure would sound even better if a little larger.

[scab]

yeah never heard of it.. a guy @ our school is doing a classical for his third instrument.. I'd imagine that you'd need to do a lattus bracing (possibly out of spruce) in order to handle the tension..

[billm90]

how are the 12 strings set up?

Is this like a 12 string where the neck is twice as wide to have 6 bass strings?

or is this like your average steel 12 string acoustic guitar with octave strings?

I have picked up a few cheap supplies to try and do a 10 string (4 bass strings). I am using totally unconventonal woods, and a much thicker top for my first acoustic build. well first whole guitar build ever (mainly mod existing guitars). I dont expect it to be a work of art, at worst I hope it is functional.

Edited December 7, 2007 by billm90

[Mr. Preston Swift]

i just stumbled upon this beast. http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/God...itar?sku=511873

it's an 11 string solid body fretless guitar with nylon classical strings made by Godin. .....Now i need to play one.