The Electric 12-String: The Coolest Guitar In Rock!
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- Опубликовано: 28 май 2024
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The Electric 12-String is the coolest guitar in rock! Few instruments are more immediately identifiable or have a more iconic sound than the Electric 12.. The iconic sound that was launched in the 1960s and provided the foundation for some of the biggest hits of the 70s is still fresh sounding and unique. Here are 15 classic Electric 12-String tunes performed on a variety of guitars including my go to electric 12-String, the Reverend Airwave 12. Included are songs by the Beatles, the Byrds, Led Zeppelin, U2, the Beach Boys, the Hollies, the Animals, and more!
Here's a complete review of the Reverend Airwave 12: BEST ELECTRIC 12-STRING EVER?: • Reverend Airwave 12 Re...
00:00 - The Song Remains the Same
00:25 - Intro
00:38 - Reverend Airwave 12
01:03 - The "Essentials"
01:36 - The deafening sound of Don Henley
02:08 - Don Henley kicks my ass
02:40 - The Riffs
03:25 - The Cool Factor
04:21 - The Deep Cuts
06:14 - Is it worth buying an electric 12-string?
NEW VANGOA 12-STRING GIVEAWAY
MAY 2023!!! (05/15/23- 6/25/23)
This month it's a video watch contest. Leave a fresh comment and respond to a comment by another viewer and you get an entry. Max is 20 entries. Please watch the entire video. I can see watch times and watching 30 seconds and moving on not only crushes the channel but it's a crappy thing to do. If you don't like the content there are plenty of other channels to choose from. :). I'm hoping that you'll find something in an older video that you enjoy or learn something from or both.
Links to the New Upgraded Vangoa 12-String Models:
(the US models are Amazon Affiliate links meaning I make a couple of dollars if you purchase a guitar using this link. I made sure all the links are to the least expensive price listed on Amazon)
US:
Sunburst:amzn.to/3C8JnIv
Black Matte: amzn.to/3qtEN5v
Natural: amzn.to/321ba1n
Sapele Brown: amzn.to/3HrmHqW
Black Left Handed: amzn.to/3HjFRyC
Canada:
Black: www.amazon.ca/dp/B07TJHYQFS
Natural: www.amazon.ca/dp/B07YXR31Y3
Other gear I use:
ERNIE BALL Silk and Steel 12-string strings
ERNIE BALL Battery powered string winder: amzn.to/3yvjinh
Guitar Footstool: amzn.to/3bXwQ3g
"Silent" Guitar Cable: D'Addario: amzn.to/3RxnCv0
Planet Waves: amzn.to/3nR1VZ8
Kmise: amzn.to/3AyLFDH
Some of the solos are played over original or recreated backing tracks that I got from google searches. All of the lead guitar parts are original performances. If you're interested in hearing three of the BEST at covering Beatles songs, please check these great artists out:
Michael Sokil: ruclips.net/user/results?searc...
Able House: ruclips.net/user/results?searc... 
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Another exceptional video. Great songs and great playing. Thanks Mark.
“A compelling argument for Yes.”
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Mark always pulls out some great riffs and plays them to perfection to demonstrate the qualities of all his 12 string guitars doesn't he Rick, it's a definite yes from me too 🙂
@@sandrataylor51 He sure does. It always inspires me to spend more time with my 12s. 😀
Another great vid, thanks Mark!
Great video, Mark. Nice to see my HB RB-612 make an appearance. Sounds better when you play it.
Hey Carl. I think I've mentioned this to you before but that guitar stays in tune remarkably well. Please take care and have a great week. Mark
Great video Mark!
You are almost on a par with the great Roger McGuinn as a 12 string Maestro Mark. You really do show off the advantages of the 12 string over a 6 🎸🎸🎸🙂🙂🙂
Your absolutely right Sandrataylor51. After finding and viewing Marks 12 string videos I started playing my old 12 string that had been neglected for years. Now after getting a soundhole pickup installed; it's become my go to guitar.
Cheers! John 76 year young Rocker now in a rocker.
You are too kind Sandra. Have you ever heard of Ralph Towner? I just discovered him recently. He can play all 12 string individually. It's insane. Please take care and have a great week. Mark
John, it's comments like yours that makes this worthwhile. I'm so thankful I was around for at least part of the rock n roll era. Be well my friend. Mark
@@markranalli4994 I hadn't heard of him Mark so I looked him up. He is good but I prefer your style of playing and, of course, Roger's 🙂
Welcome back! You came back in style with one of your best ever! Thanks Mark.
yeah, i was missing 8 Min Axe and Bam! he comes back with this one. i was missing that Reverend too.
Yes I agree Mark has some of best Content he seems really down the Earth and hes very passionate about the 12 string. Can't blame you? I. Mean they are awesome a little difficult to play but man? You. Get some sweet tones out of them very unusual
That's very kind of you. I was very happy with this one. Take care and be well
@@8MinuteAxe So you should be Mark. It was a first class demonstration once again 🙂
great stuff my friend. expert playing as usual and the Don Henley bit is priceless.
I can't understand how Don hasn't got this lady blocked Clem, she does a great cover of it. ruclips.net/video/NcQ77mMWL_A/видео.html
I like the Don Henley bits, too!
You always support and I really appreciate you. 🙏
Don Henleys Algorithim seems brutal!
Bugger Don wth his nosey algorithm 😂 but yeah thanks Mark 4 inspiring me
Great video. I always look forward to your videos. Sorry about the doctor's appointments. I feel your pain. I have some medical issues myself and understand. Sending good juju your way.
Well done Mark, good selection.
Those who say the Electric 12 is not useful/influental, let this be a lesson
I think they've just never really used one.
@@8MinuteAxe Harley Bentons are less than 350 here in the states, people buy PEDALS worth more than that
Awesome as usual!
My brother was gifted his Rickenbacker 1993 Plus last month. It has the wider 1-3/4” nut width. The Ric-O-Sound is really interesting to use too, as you essentially can get the sound of 24 strings in unison through 2 separate amps. You can route the neck to an overdriven, gritty sound, and the bridge through a chimey compressed VOX simultaneously.
Great compilation Mark, thanks for your time and awesome display of talent.
Mark has a knack for picking great songs !
Unfortunately it's not actually his talent, he's stealing audio from other great creators. The HArd Day's Night solo is from Michael Sokil's video here: ruclips.net/video/yLEJ--SIuM4/видео.html
The thing about these riffs and the 12 string in general is I now understand why i like the so much. I didn’t know when i was listening to the radio back in the day that i was hearing a 12 string guitar. Now that I know it makes it even more interesting to listen and now learn to play because of you. Thanks
Right we totally miss that it is a 12 string and just assume they were always 6 strings.
I second that, there’s a few songs he played I never realized were on a 12 string.
Welcome back, Mark, and thanks a bunch! Well worth the wait.
Love it all❤
You see how the sausage is made
@Giveaway604 lucky me!!🥰
nice job sporting the Rok-Lok.
Always!
Very cool!!!!
Really is, I don't play electric but appreciate all this talent.
Some nice playing of some good selections! Don never seems to tire of showing up to collect for his songs...
Fred
Until I found your channel I never paid much attention to the 12 string , now one is on my list
Great stuff! Can't believe you played a Beatles song I never heard before, kinda in the middle (can't remember the title). BTW, have you ever tried these guitars: Ovation AC/EL 12, Danelectro 12, or the new Fender Squire (Paranormal or something?) 12. I'll admit to being a fan of all three, but I'm also a fan of your Reverend. Keep up the great work, Mark. You may not know it, but we all appreciate you!
i like that Squire Paranormal 12 too. i would like to have one. but of the 3 i think i'd go with the Danelectro even though i think they're kind of funny looking.
@@yellowcat1310 Yeah, Danelectros are a bit homely, but that's part of their charm... But there's no arguing with their unique sound and I guess they're easy to play, too. I once had a Sears Robuck single pickup guitar that was made by Danelectro. Great guitar even though it was cheap.
Hey James. I just sent my 1974 Glen Campbell Ovation 12 string to my brother. I may buy the paranormal. I need to learn more about it. Dano is supposed to send me a demo but I've been waiting forever.
Unfortunately it's not actually his playing on A Hard Day's Night, he's stealing audio from Michael Sokil: ruclips.net/video/yLEJ--SIuM4/видео.html
Thanks Mark! Always enjoy your videos, and your talent!
Hey Jim. Thanks so much for watching the video. I sincerely appreciate your time and kind words. Have a great week and be well. Mark
Unfortunately it's not actually his talent, he's stealing audio from other great creators. The HArd Day's Night solo is from Michael Sokil's video here: ruclips.net/video/yLEJ--SIuM4/видео.html
Alllll rightttt🤠
Great video. Thanks for posting.
Great work Mark, awesome riffs there man 😀🤘🎵🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Your video is awesome, Mark, great playing, great sounds, and the memories of those songs, priceless!
Hey Bill. I'm up in CT doing a reunion show with my old band. One of my bandmates and I were talking about our parents this evening and sharing great memories (they've all passed). Music is a powerful reminder of things. Thanks so much for the support. Have a great week. Mark
Great as usual Mark 👍👍👍
Thanks once again, Mark. Great video, and great playing.
Unfortunately it's not actually his playing, he's stealing audio from other great creators. The Hard Day's Night solo is from Michael Sokil's video here: ruclips.net/video/yLEJ--SIuM4/видео.html
So thrilled to have found your channel! Thank you for the teaching and the concerts. You are really good.
Unfortunately it's not actually his talent, he's stealing audio from other great creators. The Hard Day's Night solo is from Michael Sokil's video here: ruclips.net/video/yLEJ--SIuM4/видео.html
Great channel and video!
Greetings from the U.K 😊
Hey Christo. Thanks so much for checking put the video. I sincerely appreciate your time and I'm glad you enjoyed it. Please take care and have a great weekend. Mark
Fun Video!
Your giving me even more songs to learn on my 12 string. Thank you for refreshing my memory.
I love the 12 string I didn't realize there were so many songs played with a 12 string
Hey Kenneth. It's funny, when I first started doing 12 string videos my "master list" had 67 songs on it. Now it has 240. And I'm sure I've just scratched the surface. Thanks so much for checking out the video and for taking the time to comment. Please take care and be well. Mark
Yeah, me too. Mark has really opened my eyes, and ears, to its prevalence in many of my favourite songs.
same. I used to think Suite Judy Blue Eyes was 12 string, but it's just all E's and a B. i was shopping for a 12 string when I found this channel!
Welcome back and thanks for a well made video. Good choices and excellent playing …… pretty much your normal fare!
I was really happy with this one. Ota been a while since I took a cheap shot at Henley!
awesome job as always, Mark!
Mark’s the best!
Unfortunately it's not actually his playing, he's stealing audio from other great creators. The Hard Day's Night solo is from Michael Sokil's video here: ruclips.net/video/yLEJ--SIuM4/видео.html
I bought an Airwave12 a couple years ago. In the natural color. I love it.
Hey SH. It gets such a wide array of sounds, doesn't it. Very versatile guitar. Thanks so much for checking out the video and for taking the time to comment. Have a great week. Mark
@@8MinuteAxe It does at that. I like to use a fair amount of compression with mine with the selector switch in the middle position.
Love it!
I'll take 2. Nice playing as usual Mark.
I've got one and I absolutely love mine. Great weapon to have👍
Great video! A buddy sent me the link for it. He thought I'd like it because I recently bought a Rickey and he wasn't wrong 👍🏻
The Don Henley stchick was great fun ! Great playing. 12 stringer myself since the 70's.
Thanks to you, I just placed my order for the Harley Benton RB-612, which will join my old Lyle Hummingbird (1974 vintage - Japanese made) and the Guild F2512E that I bought last year. Now to download some Beatles tones for my Spark and get started on more of your tutorials! (BTW - those Van Goas still look pretty enticing!)
Excellent!! Thoroughly entertaining 8 minutes! Thanks Mark
I agree with @keithcherniet2884
@Giveaway604 Hi Mark how are you
Always great videos
OK OK I've seen the light!
Nice. I almost brought it. About to take off without it. :(
Your video demonstrating the Eastwood Classic 12 convinced me to pull the trigger on one yesterday. Make sure you get your commission! And great playing. I’m inspired.
Hey Frank. I hope you like it. I don't make money on anything but I appreciate the sentiment and I appreciate your support of the channel. Have a great week and take care. Mark
For some other examples in classic rock, look to Jefferson Airplane & Jefferson Starship with
Paul Kantner on his Rickenbacker 360 and Jorma Kaukonen sometimes on a Epiphone Riviera 12.
Blues legend Robert “Junior” Lockwood played some seriously good stuff on a Gretsch 12 string electric, too.
Bravo!!!
Thanks Mark; another great collection of 12 string tunes. Cheers! John 76 year young Rocker now in a rocker.
great demo thanks for sharing
Whether you ever feature them or not on this channel, you owe it to yourself to check out The Mission UK. Mainman Wayne Hussey uses an electric 12 as his main instrument (lots of acoustic 12s, too), and he used it a lot back when he was still with goth legends The Sisters Of Mercy. Seriously, you could do a 10 or 20 minute video just on him and his bands' music. First And Last And Always, Tower Of Strength, Deliverance, Butterfly On A Wheel, Beyond The Pale...just so much 12-string heaven.
Cletus. I wish I could give you three thumbs up. I just delved into Mission UK. I had never heard them before. I flew from ATL to CT for a reunion show with my band this week. I was going to bring my reverend 12 string but it was going to be expensive and my bandmates have tons of guitars (I believe I had 15 guitars to choose from for the gig). After seeing Hussy play, I'm really wishing I brought my 12 though. Thanks so much for the recommendation. Please have a safe and happy week. Mark
i love it.
Love you too
In 50 years I have rarely been without one. Yes, you always have a couple 12ers in the arsenal!!! They're too much fun!!
Very convincing!
Mark, I didn't realize that Jonathan Cain from Journey played a 12 string double neck for rhythm behind Neil Schon for most of their Escape album during live shows in 83'. I thought that was pretty cool when I found out. Now I can hear it when I pay attention. Nice way to get that extra little bit of fill and brightness.
Great set Mark, electric 12's are the coolest of all guitars.
Hey Mal. Great to hear from you. I'm doing the reunion show up in CT again. We had a 5 hour rehearsal today. Another long one tomorrow. I hope you're well. Please take care.. Mark
Great job Mark! Love the Reverend but can’t afford it. My Harley Benton will do for now.
i hit thr like button when i saw you with the Rickenbacker, then the next scene, you got that Reverend Airwave 12. my first choice if i ever buy a spendy guitar. i do like the SG. it sounds great.
tell the guy he just has to get that Reverend. take it next gig and let him play it. he won't want to gtive it back.😸
Great stuff! I see the Cherokee plate. Are you still in GA? I grew up in Marietta, lived in Gwinnett for many years before moving to Alabama. Where's your favorite guitar stores in the ATL for 12 strings? I usually hit Music Go Round in Duluth when I'm back... but always on the lookout for shops (since the 80's...) Oh, and how do you like those Harley Benton 12 strings? The doubleneck and the ric copy look interesting...
I LOVE that you included WURM. Cannot believe you left out "Then He Kissed Me"!
Great vid. Tom Petty/Mike Campbell is another great example
Hey Ethan. Yeah I know. I've done about 7 Tom Petty songs but only Here Comes my Girl on the electric 12 and I couldn't find it right away..should have redone it. Thanks so much for checking it out. Have a great weekend. Mark
Are you planning on picking up that new Squier Paranormal Jazzmaster XXII? I respect your opinion over others especially when it comes to 12 strings. Thank you.
Love it. Lol especially the Don Henley parts. I wish I could afford the Reverend guitar beautiful
Hey Paul. It really is a versatile guitar. I believe they move on Reverb for around $850 (sale price not ask price). It's one of the only electric 12 string guitars built from the ground up to be a 12. Thanks for checking out the video and for your support. Have a great weekend. Mark
@@8MinuteAxe Thanks Mark I thought they were around $1200. I have the Harley Benton RB-612CS like you reviewed. It’s nice but doesn’t sound as good as the Reverend…..it probably because you are such a great guitar player you make those guitars sound great.
Hi Mark how are you
I've got an Ibanez AS7312. Great 12-string, easy to play, stays in tune, and very affordable.
That sounds like a keeper! I always seem to forget about Ibanez and Takemine when I'm thinking about guitars - but both have made some fine models.
Just awesome…you’ve got me dreaming of getting a twelve string guitar…just need to learn more on me six string first! 🤣
The electric 12 string is where it's at! Gotta go 12!
Hey Conrad. Thanks so much for checking out the video. What kind of 12 do you play. Have a great weekendband take care. Mark
Played 12 string slide on "When the Levee Breaks" with a friend just last week at a singaround. No electric allowed, so I did a semi-Led Zeppelin slide and she played and sang Memphis Minnie's original version.
A !2-String Lefty Electric is High my List for Soon. I found a Danelectro, but its in UK. Its all Time and mostly, Money..... but one of these days...., whom sounds like a song..... , damn that D.H.
I never realized Sloop John B was played with a 12 string. Keep doing what you do!
Rickenbacker made a Carl Wilson edition guitar. The Beach Boys had several 12 string songs. Then again, anything between 64-67 basically had a 12 in it.
I think you have someone with a fake page trying get people with the giveaway.
@Giveaway604 testing
The 12 string whether acoustic or electric is just so much better with that extra Bacon !
Yes it is
CJ THE RIC MAN here
Holy cow!
Isn't the sound from the Hard Day's Night cover from Michael Sokil?
dude, I think there's a 12 string guitar your missing: the eastwood sidejack dlx, a 12 stringer with a jazzmaster whammy bar
Henley, et al, has a copyright on the B7 arpeggio!
Some of them jangle, some of them chime. But only the Rickenbacker does both at the same time.
BTW, you really need to get a Rickenbacker 6xx/12 of some sort. Personally, I think you would look a lot more like a Rock star with a 6xx/12 strapped on to you a la Mike Campbell. Cheers from the Land Down Under.
Hey KS. I had the 360/12 63 reissue for years and I had to force myself to play it. I love everything about the Reverend Airwave 12...except the color. One of my close friends just bought a 660/12 with the vintage pickups. I'll probably borrow it for a few videos. If I want to look like a rock star I just look at pics of myself from 20 years ago. Lol. Thanks so much for checking out the video. Mark
You really do a great job proving the 12 string isn't just a novelty.
Hey Weston. I moved from novelty to niche until I picked up the Reverend. I need to try the schecter and the revolts. Thabks for checking out the video. Mark
Idea for a new video: riffs that actually sound Better on 12, even they were recorded on 6 strings.
No exaggeration, that was literally the video I started to make but ran out of time (I had to fly up to CT for a show this week). That video is coming soon though, I promise. Thanks so much for the idea. Please take care. Mark
@@8MinuteAxe I have 2 riffs in mind: Sally Cinnamon (Stone Roses) and September Gurls (Big Star)
Southern Nights?
having 12 strings is the only reason you ever ever play the forbidden ones....
A Hard Days Night?
Jut realised that the Byrds totally ripped off the riff of Tambourine Man (1:06) from the opening riff of the Beatles "What you're doing" (4:22). And used the same guitar. And the haircuts. Covering a Dylan song. How creative.
F___k the blockers! that means you Mr. Henley!
92👍
Congrats!
@@8MinuteAxe thank you
Duesenberg Double Cat 12-String is made of Unobtainium meaning I'd have to donate a kidney to afford one. Rickenbacker 360 12-String is hard to play and just too expensive for what you get. Taylor T5Z 12-String looks nice but has very minimal intonation adjustment with its pinned bridge and acoustic-style saddle. Fender/Squire Paranormal Jazzmaster XII headstock looks like a weird sex toy. Gretsch G5422G-12 Electromatic 12-String is very cool but a bit too large. I'm looking for a minty used Reverend Airwave 12.
I'm not sure if you've seen my other videos but you and I couldn't be more on the same page. I love my reverend airwave. I sold my ric. I don't like the headstock on the fender, and the gretsch is too big for me. I'm a Taylor guy (I currently have 4) but I've never been a fan of the T5Z or any of those guitars that try to ride the fence (acoustasonic). They all end up sounding like cheap ovations. I do appreciate you taking the time to watch the video and to comment. Take care and enjoy the rest of your week. Mark
@@8MinuteAxe - Nicely played demo tunes. Cheers! Kevin
bam! terrific opening, mark! haha, as you know, your previous arguments for a 12-string won me over [yesssss, i'll email you, i'll email you 😊] but, man! that don henley bit actually made me laugh out loud! you sound great, as always! love from canada!
Can anyone truly "justify" the purchase of a guitar? Of course not! It's like trying to justify owning a hot rod, you cant honestly do it. That said, can you still WANT another guitar? You betcha!
got 2 12 strings,how can a player do with one
Hey Thomas. I couldn't agree more. I thought people would think I was nuts when I got to #5 and then I met several people that own 10+. I just sent one to my brother and one to a friend so I'm down to 11 currently. LOL. If you have time, shoot me an email and let me know which ones you have at markaranalli@gmail.com. (don't worry, there's no sales pitch at the other end, tabs are free, I don't have any courses to sell, and I don't have a patreon) I have over 100 12-string videos if you're interested. Every kind of countdown you can think of, genres, tips and tuning, performances, interpretations of songs that "should have" used a 12-string. Either way, thanks for checking out this one. I appreciate your time and comment. I hope you have a great week. Mark
Maybe I just need a 12. Hmmm
The Rickenbacker sounds best! Everything else is just everything else
Unfortunately it's not actually his playing on the Rickenbacker, he's stealing audio from Michael Sokil's video here: ruclips.net/video/yLEJ--SIuM4/видео.html
Did he miss California Girls???
The only good thing actually to come out of the Eagles was Joe Walsh .. Henly is a jerk!!
OK be warned : 12 strings are hard to play and a b*tch to tune especially if you like 'in tune' guitars.