zZounds News Expand Your Sound With 12-Strings!

Take your sound to the next level with a 12-string guitar! Designed to add depth and harmonic complexity to fill out your sound, 12-string guitars are a secret weapon in the studio, and a fantastic companion for singer-songwriters.

12-string guitars feature 6 "courses," or pairs, of strings spaced in such a way that you can usually play the instrument as you would a regular six-string. Typically, the bottom four strings feature octave-up string pairings, while the top two boast unison tunings. The result is a chiming, jangly sound with an inherent chorusing effect that can't be replicated on a six-string guitar.

Now is the perfect time to add the full-flavored sound of a 12-string guitar to your collection. Check out zZounds' exclusive 12-string guitars buying guide and find the right model for you!