The X Series promises classic 12-string chime with a solid spruce top and onboard pickup/preamp and the look of the most sought-after tonewood of all time. But does it all add up?

String breakage is another 12-string woe, as is the bridge pulling away from the top due to extra string tension, especially on vintage guitars. Make sure the bridge is secure and the saddle is in ...

You’v got solid spruce on top, solid sapele on the back and sides. These acoustics were originally inspired by classical guitars, so the rosewood fingerboards are flat. The 12-string has a slightly ...