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John Lennon’s long-lost, newly repaired 12-string guitar has set a world record as the most expensive Beatles guitar sold in auction history. The Framus Hootenanny, which was used by the famed ...
As many '60s-era classics do, Nights in White Satin has a fascinating story to go with it, with this particular one involving a beat-up 12-string from the collection of pioneering British guitar ...
There's a subtle enhancement and depth to the tones that you just don't get from an all-laminate guitar, and in theory this 12-string's tone should improve over time as the wood settles and breathes.
And speaking of guitars, the musician recently teamed up with Gibson to produce a limited-edition 12-string acoustic guitar. Called the Brian May SJ-200 12-String acoustic guitar, the creation ...
While reviewing the Taylor 858e LTD 50th Anniversary Grand Orchestra for Guitar Player, I pondered all things 12-string as I don’t currently have one in my collection.I hope these considerations ...
Queen‘s Brian May has teamed up with Gibson to launch a brand-new limited edition 12-string acoustic guitar. The Brian May SJ-200 12-String acoustic guitar from Gibson Custom was made in close ...
Years ago, I commissioned a fantastic musician to make me a 12-string guitar that was small enough to slip under the seat of an airplane.” Most expensive: “Ten thousand dollars for a McPherson ...
Twelve strings on a guitar make a fuller sound than six, as you might guess. All six strings are doubled with each of the lower four tuned to octaves of themselves which makes a distinctive sound. In ...
Queen icon Sir Brian May is grateful that Gibson incorporated a star-themed design on the limited-edition Brian May SJ-200 12-String acoustic guitar.
We are deeply honoured that Brian has trusted Gibson with this SJ-200 12-String guitar, and we are excited to finally bring it to music lovers around the world. Thank you, Brian." ON TOUR - BUY ...
John Lennon's long-lost 12-string acoustic guitar used on The Beatles' Help! album expected to sell for up to $800K in upcoming auction. Guitar part of MUSIC ICONS auction slated for May 29-May 30 ...