12 String Electric Guitar: Groove Hard
. Author: Ernie Jackson
. Category: Rock, Theory/Techniques
. Description: When most players think of 12-string guitar, they envision the jangly sound Roger McGuinn or the complexity of finger picking master Leo Kottke. Well, let’s change all of that – right now!
The 12-string electric guitar has double the sonic scope of a standard 6-string guitar. When properly set-up, a 12-string going through a good distortion pedal will have a much meatier tone and stand out in the mix with little need for eq boost or cut. Another advantage in using an electric 12-string guitar for recording or live performance is less need for modulating effects (i.e. chorusing). The double-course string arrangement provides natural modulation and is easier to control. Another unique tonal quality is the “built-in” octave harmonizer found on the last 4 strings – clean or dirty! Further exploration will open your ears to “near-notes” across strings tones that bring out new melodies (more on this at another time).
On this track, you will hear a dominate rhythm part and three specific solo approaches – clean, melodic overdrive, and pure rippage. All of which were done on a Carvin DC120 12-string, through a Tech 21 SansAmp Classic pedal direct to disk. Groove Hard!
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. Length: 3 min; File Size: 4589KB
. Download Format: MP3
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