The jangly, chiming sound of acoustic and electric 12-string guitars have played a crucial role in popular music, from blues to rock, pop to folk. 12-string guitars feature six pairs of strings, known ...

As far as 12-string electric guitars go, it’s hard to beat a Rickenbacker Capri model. The Fender Electric XII is perhaps the greatest competitor in terms of playability and sound, and the Gibson ...

Sir Brian May requested a star-themed design for his Gibson limited-edition guitar. The Queen rocker has collaborated with the instrument brand on the Brian May SJ-200 12-String acoustic guitar and ...

Neil Jacobs, internationally recognized 12-string guitarist, will perform a concert on Friday, Sept. 30, at 7:30 p.m. in Alfred University’s Miller Theater. The concert, part of Jacobs’ three-day ...

Although an astrophysicist, Brian May will always be remembered for his time with the hit band Queen. Helping form the band alongside Roger Taylor and Freddie Mercury, the band gained icon status when ...

Adding a 12-string acoustic guitar to your arsenal opens up a whole new world of tone. Whether you’re chasing that rich, choral shimmer for textural layering in the studio or looking to add a little ...

Stanley Greenthal, Tracy Moore and Steve Davison will be performing on Wednesday, May 14, at 7 p.m., at the Lopez Center Church, for an unforgettable evening of Acoustic Artistry, on six- and ...

Imagine . . . there’s no ceiling! John Lennon’s long-lost Framus Hootenanny 12-string acoustic guitar goes on the auction block this month and the sky’s the limit on the price it could fetch — with ...

Roger McGuinn has a long legacy to look back upon, even if he doesn't parse the details the way some fans and critics do.