| Music has got immense soothing capabilities. It acts like | | | | the instrument. There are many double neck guitars, |
| a magic balm soothing frayed nerves. Whether you | | | | which have a twelve string neck so that one is able to |
| are on a pensive mood or overflowing with joy music | | | | switch between tone during live performances. |
| can be your perfect companion on all occasions. | | | | Two popular forms of twelve-string guitar are as |
| Therefore it is no wonder why the term music therapy | | | | follows |
| has come into being in recent times. | | | | Acoustic |
| First popularized by the famous guitarist George | | | | Electric |
| Harrison the twelve-string guitar has made its maiden | | | | Some of the famous twelve string guitarists are as |
| appearance in the 1960s. From then onwards it has | | | | follows |
| been an integral part of any music show carving a | | | | Richie Sambora (Bon Jovi) |
| unique niche for itself. It stood the test of time to | | | | Glenn Frey (The Eagles) |
| become one of the most popular versions of guitar | | | | Syd Barrett (On solo recordings) (Pink Floyd) |
| instruments globally. | | | | David Gilmour (Pink Floyd) |
| Musical instruments play a key role in making any | | | | Steve Howe (Yes, Asia) |
| musical journey lovable. Of all the different musical | | | | Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin) |
| instruments, which have graced the musical landscape | | | | Josh Homme (Queens of the Stone Age) |
| guitar is perhaps the most popular one. Guitar has got | | | | David Bowie |
| the unique feature of turning any dumb music show | | | | Tim Buckley |
| popular. Guitar is present in several incarnations like the | | | | John Butler (John Butler Trio) |
| six-string guitar or the twelve-string guitar. It has its own | | | | John Allan Cameron |
| magic, which can transform any dull performance | | | | Glen Campbell |
| come alive. | | | | Jerry Cantrell (Alice in Chains) |
| As the very name suggests twelve-string guitar is a | | | | Ben Chasny (Six Organs of Admittance) |
| guitar having twelve separate strings unlike its other | | | | Kurt Cobain (Nirvana) |
| popular counterpart the six-string guitar. With | | | | Paul Collins |
| non-traditional structure supports twelve-string guitar | | | | David Crosby |
| stands apart from its other counterparts. There is also | | | | Reverend Gary Davis |
| this growing trend to use double-necked twelve-string | | | | Alexander Bashlachev |
| guitar to allow smooth transition between different | | | | Jon Bon Jovi (Bon Jovi) |
| sounds. However, twelve-string guitar has got its own | | | | Robbie Basho |
| share of disadvantages. Since, it is very difficult for | | | | Steffen Basho-Junghans |
| individuals to bend notes this particular version of guitar | | | | Brian May (Queen) |
| is rarely used for musical concerts. | | | | Freddie Mercury (Queen) |
| Features of a twelve-string guitar | | | | Paul McCartney (The Beatles) |
| It has got a richer sound quality. | | | | Beau |
| Capable of producing a natural chorus effect. | | | | Dominating the musical circuits for ages this popular |
| It is a common practice to use the twelve-string guitar | | | | version of guitar can make any performance come |
| as a primary instrument to supplement the six-string | | | | alive with one single stroke. Known for its innate ability |
| guitar to enhance the overall sound quality. The | | | | to jazz up stage shows twelve-string guitar are an |
| twelve-string guitar can be tuned lower than the | | | | integral part of the music industry globally. |
| traditional instruments, which helps to reduce stress on | | | | |