Top Brands for Acoustic Guitars with 12 strings?

Question

I want to buy an acoustic guitar with 12 strings and I want to know what is a good brand... is Ibanez a good brand?

Answer 1

There are two brands that produce the consistently best 12-strings: Taylor and Breedlove.  All of Taylor's 12's are good but the LKSM (Leo Kottke Signature Model) is probably the biggest seller.  It's a wonderful instrument, a real earth-shaker.  Mandolin Brothers has a Breeedlove SJ25-12 that's to die for.  Also, Taylor's high-end line, called R. Taylor, has a 12 string that I have not tried but I'm sure it's a winner like the rest of their guitars.

The other ones mentioned by other responders (Guild, Takamine, etc.) are acceptable but not nearly in the same class as the ones I'm recommending.

Answer 2

TAKAMINE acoustic electric

http://www.worldmusicsupply.com/search/d...

Answer 3

Best is Guild, then Takamine. A cheap one like Ibanez is likely to warp after a while. Musician's Friend has a good Takamine on sale now. The web site says $500. but their latest catalogue has it for $400.

Answer 4

Here's one that no one mentioned, Mitchell.  Cost is around $200, thin neck, and it sounds great.