Petersson's Gibson 12-String Bass

[Dave W]

I've never actually had an issue of VG,  but the fact that they interviewed Herschel Yatovitz and put it one the cover sells me instantly. I LOVE that man's playing, and he's an awesome guy to boot! I have two autographs on my Chris Isaak poster; his is the second (the rest of the band hit the bus after the show.)

You can probably find it at Barnes & Noble.

I used to subscribe in the 90s, then got tired of it. Better to occasionally buy an issue when they have a story that really interests me.

[Bionic-Joe]

12 is pretty Much a Gimmick...My 8 string is more versatile...but even that.....nothing beats a good vintage 4 string  Thunderbird....

[Pekka]

12 is pretty Much a Gimmick...My 8 string is more versatile...

I like the 12 string better, sounds better to me.

[Pekka]

Same here; my solution was just to let the strings go dead and it works. Aside from some tuning stability problems on the octave strings (which has more to do with my right hand than anything- I beat the SHIT outta my basses.) The bass strings are still fine. I have been considering extra-long scale guitar flatwounds for the on pair of the octaves but I don't play it enough to justify the hassle right now. I'm getting ready to start playing out again and I think my TP12 could prove very useful in filling out a power trio.

I hate it when the strings are dead on a 12-string. I use a stereo system with the neck pickup going clean and bridge going through Rotosphere II which adds a bit distortion and Leslie effect when needed. Sounds big and not muddy at all even if I plug into one amp (Hiwatt DR103, clean into Normal ch and dirty into Bright ch) which I do most of the time.

My band is a trio of two guitars and bass (plus drums occasionally) and I use the 12-string for about 50-70% of the stuff we do live so I admit I wouldn't have made the effort if I just used it occasionally. When we started I used the 12-string all the time and I use the same stereo setup when I switch to a 4-string.