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Brian May playing a Guild Jumbo 12-string acoustic

Why Guild’s 12-string design is one of the greatest engineering feats of the 20th century – and how it became a go-to acoustic for Jimmy Page, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Brian May

By Chris Gill published

We chart the history and innovations behind one of music's most popular 12-string acoustics – a guitar that can be heard on classic tracks from the likes of Led Zeppelin, Supertramp, Simon & Garfunkel and more

A Rickenbacker 12 string guitar on a black background

Best 12-string guitars: our pick of 12-string acoustic and electric guitars

By Jonathan Horsley last updated

Our expert guide to the best 12-string guitars from Taylor, Rickenbacker, Fender, and others, from 12-string acoustic guitars to shimmering electrics

Fender Electric XII

In praise of the Fender Electric XII, the 12-string electric loved by Jimmy Page that brought jangle to ‘60s rock

By Chris Gill published

No Electric XII, no Stairway... Well, not quite. But while the Ricky always gets the glory, it's time to show some appreciation for Fender's 12-string for the iconic tones it gave to iconic tracks

Rickenbacker 12-string Capri

The 12-string guitar that defined the ‘60s: in praise of the Rickenbacker Capri

By Rod Brakes published

A favourite of The Beatles and The Byrds, these era-defining electrics still resonate

Stevie Ray Vaughan MTV Unplugged Guild 12-string auction

Stevie Ray Vaughan swapped his Strat for this Guild 12-string acoustic in his virtuosic MTV Unplugged performance – now it’s up for auction

By Matt Parker published

The Texan blues dynamo used the model to perform the likes of Rude Mood and Pride and Joy in the 1990 performance

Danelectro reissues the ‘66-12 12-string semi-hollow

By Richard Bienstock published

Double-cutaway reverse body with f-hole is loaded with Dano dual lipstick humbucker and P-90-style single-coil pickup

Alex Lifeson of Rush Shares the Story Behind "Closer to the Heart"

By Acoustic Nation published

Taylor Guitars at 2014 Summer NAMM: 150E 12-String Guitar — Demo Video

By Guitar World Staff published