Hello Everyone, it's been a long time coming, but I finally got part 2 up - ironically the pandemic meant my job got even more hectic, that's why there's only 10 songs, but I'm putting together a list for part 3, no doubt due sometime in 2022! The usual caveat applies, I know a lot of these songs *are* well known classics, it's just I don't think they tend to get enough respect as "legendary" twelve string based songs and riffs, (for example, "Pretty Woman", say compared to flipping *Supertramp*!). Thanks to the wonderful commenters on my previous vids, it's been great in the past year to read so many positive friendly and encouraging comments in what has been for so many people a really tough year, a number of whom gave great suggestions, a couple of which I've included here.
I like the fact you play just the Tri ads, strumming is all very well but does litt!e for the twelve,Even in later years I still have good nails ideal for picking (here comes the sun )sort of thing and even pinch certain notes I use my middle as a plectrum
*RIP Hilton Valentine* -- just heard that he passed away today (30, 01/2021). He was guitarist for The Animals and had some of rock's most truly memorable guitar riffs under his fingers in his time!
@Evan Hodge Well, I've done two videos like this so far. I've got lots of videos of my own stuff, but they don't tend to get as many views, But thanks for stopping by. Always good to get a range of opinions.
I liked Hilton Valentine..woefully sorry for his passing. Would like to know what kind of 12-string he used on recording "It's My Life"..Sounded cool, not a Rick, though. Seen him with a Gretsch, a Telecaster, and a Rick 6-string. R.I.P.
@@DylanPank71 Don´t even pay attentions to that guy, your content is pretty good. You even show me some songs that i didn´t know, thank you and greetings from Argentina!
The Dano's great for the price, though I would say it takes a bit of tweaking and mixing to get *that* sound. With the Rick, the tone is just right there!
@@DylanPank71 True, I've owned 3 Rick 12-strings, 2 were 1967 360/12s, Blond/Mapleglo one had to sell, my FireGlo is a keeper. Other was a FireGlo Harrison double-bound 360/12C63-64...just didn't have that twinky, jangly sound..sold it for what I paid for it.. $960..Ain't nothing like those older 60's vintage Ricks!! The one I kept was my first guitar!! Lotta gig hrs on her!! You're right...that jangle, chiminess is right there in those old, split bar toaster pickups!
@Roughman I think Vox elect. 12-strings sound similar to a Strat 12-string. They're strung reverse fr. Ricks..Tony Hicks, Hollies lead guitarist used one in early days...then a Rick 360/12 MapleGlo..
The amp helps, though mine is a modelling amp rather than the real thing. I think you can get that sound with other amps. McGuinn uses Fenders live, and went DI into the desk in the studio. Good compression is probably a bigger factor. I had an AC30 years ago, amazing amp!
Love it, love it, love it!!! Did I mention that I love it? Nothing soothes the soul like the sound of a 12 string. One request though. I'm a McGuinn freak and would love to hear your version of Eight Miles High on that Ric.
The one thing I can't stand about Ride is the vocals. Distracts me too much from the other great stuff that is going on on guitar. They should release instrumental versions of their albums.
The introductory riff and then the line, "It's my life, and I'll do what I want, it's my mind and I'll think what I want" always reverberated with my self perceived rebellious side. Addendum: I have retired twice, and at my age and based on reflection, I am further convinced that one should live one's life for one self, without bending over backwards to please others while sacrificing one's dreams. It is my hope I won't be misunderstood. I am not referring to being obnoxious or socially maladaptive; it's just that often times the idea of being blindly compliant is counterproductive, especially to someone who is self reliant and has a clear sense of direction.
Oscar Wilde said that it is not selfish to live your life the way you want. It is selfish for someone to expect you to live your life the way they want you to. And also I try to tell young people not to be afraid of making mistakes. And not to pay attention to idiots who have no idea what they are talking about.
Lorenzo, most exactly!! We only go around on Lifes Carousel once!! And yeah, I loved that Animal's song, too..did it once in a band..other guitarist played that riff on his newer Rick 12, I covered the keyboard chords on my Strat..sounded real good, I thought!
@@samburkes7552 During my attempts to regain my lost teenage years, I wanted to buy a Farfisa organ on Ebay. The one I found needed to be rebuilt completely. I should clarify I am not a keyboard player but with persistence and a relatively good ear, I taught myself to play guitar and sing. The sound of those small organs is present in many 60"s songs.
Sounds good, but, opinion here, they sound twinkier, janglier thru older Fender tube amps, like Supers, Twins, Bandmasters, et al..Mine sounds just wonderful thru my '65 Super Reverb, an original one.
@@KRW628 You might need a means to boost more sparkly hi-end, like a treble booster, or compression device. That what Jim McGuinn used fr. the gate, back in '65..
What a treat to see Fire Brigade by the Move there! Roy Wood had a beautiful ear for “just the right place to go” chord sequences, and with some shimmering arpeggios on his Fender hockey stick, his music still sounds fresh!
What with the ELO connection between Roy and Jeff Lynne, the similarity with Living Thing ought not be too surprising. Quite how Jackie de Shannon feels about Needles & Pins........
Well I say forget these "AM radio" hits and play anything from Genesis and their six "Classic Prog" album, their Best Era Trespass to The Lamb 1971'-1975' w/Gabriel !! Fantastic Acoustic and Rickenbacker 12-Sting melodies and Rhythm playing !! : )
Animal nitrate has such a great collection of riffs (just like most suede songs) but in my mind Bernard Butler has always been an extremely underrated guitarist.
@@herbertbeiderbecke Oh..I see..wasn't listening any more to mainstream music much then..just playing the classic oldies, trying to make a living, so to say.
I might have already put in a comment, though I am sure it's different. Anyway, I am retired (have been for some years) and I have been playing guitars for a large part of my life. My point is that guitars have been one of the stabilizing factors in my life, and they have gotten me through thick and thin. Seeing these riff videos, especially those played on 12 string electric guitars, not only take me back, but also provide me with the incentive to learn them well enough to play an sing. The one for "It's My Life" is high on the list.
12 string guitars are just versatile, its amazing how it can fit to most genres. Honest, do you think several Hollies track should be added? I.e. Bus Stop, Look Through Any Window, both have 12 strings
If it was a list of Greatest 12 string songs then sure, but I was concentrating on what I felt were overlooked numbers, and "Look Through Any Window" got a fair bit of (deserved) respect on a few "greatest" lists and UA-cam compilations.
Always on the lookout for 12 string songs. Pretty Woman was the only one I'd play on stage, I didn't recognise most of the others but I'm old school. Thanks.
Nice touch at the end with the Leadbelly one,also enjoyed Tho Move brings back memories of my sister's record collection and almost plays itself.I often would sit car boots playing bpopular riffs. One Im working on is lakes of Ponchartrain by Paul Brady never fail to get a reaction to ( when the helicopter comes )by Handsome family even though most had never heard of thm. Good job.
The Move, that GREAT Animals cut, ancient WHO- and HELL- Leadbelly??? THIS guy knows his STUFF! Quite a repertoire I must say! I don't know what Model Rick that is, but is it an Oldie? Cuz it LOOKS GREAT! Pretty sparse out there for us leftys though! But I'ze a'lookin'! PS: Thanks for LEAVING OUT the GD'd Eaglets. (gag....exc. for Joe). Animals & Leadbelly my faves!
Seagull by Ride being another. Was Done by Andy Bell on a both a 330/12 and 360/12 (though I think Mark Gardener played a 12 on the recording and in the 90’s) but it there that many covers of people trying to do it on a 6. It just don’t Match it.
@@DylanPank71 dunno but they seem to be aesthetically challenged somewhat so it seems they dropped all except the archtops, which are probably at least the same standard as the acoustics.
I really like the tone of the South Korean Crafter guitar. I have noticed that having the octave string below the main string on a Rick , gives a different attack to the note compared to having the octave string on top like most other 12 strings. I like it.
Finally, a 12-string reviewer recognizes the Mission! Wayne Hussey's done more with and for the 12-string than any other guitarist in rock for damn near 40 years now.
Just to get it closer the the pitch the original was in and to use the same fingering. I think in the original it was turned down to C#, which was common for 12 strings back then.
@@DylanPank71 Very cool.BTW--I just sold my Rick 620/12 because the fret board was too narrow for me. Instead I found a 1960s Vox Tempest XII and the fretboard is 1 3/4" at the nut and picking is a breeze now--and it sounds great.
Another great Byrds Rick 12-str. song!! Did it long ago in a band. other guitarist used my Rick, I played the Crosby part..came off pretty good. People didn't like the time change when it went to the bridge!!
Thanks for the kind words. My original R tailpiece exploded! I made a video about it - ua-cam.com/video/qgc82kE4YpM/v-deo.html . It would have taken too long to get a true R replacement from RIC so I went with an old style trapeze.
“Walk Right In” has been a favorite of mine ever since I saw The Rooftop Singers live at La Cave in Cleveland Ohio in 1963 or 64. FYI: They both tune down a full step and play it in open A (2nd fret, actually in G) It is much simpler this way, and you get those super-low bass notes. “Try it, you’ll like it!”
Love the ‘Ric. Have to say though for about 1/10 of the price, I recently purchased a 12 string Ibanez Artcore and have to say, I’ve been very impressed with the results so far. £450.00! Very impressed!
When I was about 8 or 9, Walk Right In by the Rooftop Singers was the first time I had noticed a 12 string, and it was the catchiest thing I had ever heard.
..Same here..I was 14, hadn't learned guitar yet, but knew I had a keen ear for shit like that...blew me away! Found out yrs later those 2 guys were playing Gibson B-45N 12-strings..!!
Actually there is an awesome Aussie legendary song that is 12 string, by the Masters Apprentices, Because I Love You. Absolutely a Classic in Aus. Oh well, time to go pick up my Taylor 254 and do some serious practice!
Yes! as an Aussie I know that one - great tune with a cool part. As soon as I heard the song up the top of the list with the raga-like feel going on, I thought of the It's Because I Love You song immediately! The Masters were legendary!
A major oversight are songs by The Seekers. Judith was the heart and soul of the group but the twelve string played by Keith was a part of their sound. Would enjoy hearing your thoughts about tuning. Is it the nightmare as so often described?
You're right about The Seekers, I should have had them in there - maybe part 3! Tuning-wise It depends on the guitar and the strings. I find the RIck is pretty stable, the Dano less so (you might notice on my previous Dano only 12 string video). I gather the trick is to make the high octave strings relatively heavier than their bass counterparts, but not all sets are gauged that way.
Really well done, top marks. I'm sure you don't need another 12,,but as I couldn't afford the £4k Rick I wanted I reseached and bought a Getsch G5422-12-electromatic. Really great guitar, try one if you haven't.
If I could afford it, my house would be full of nothing but electric 12 strings! But at the moment I'm kind of holding out for Squier to release a Classic Vibe Electric XII!
@@DylanPank71 ooo fender XII. I've found most guitarists are a bit intimidated by 12's. They have an idea they never can be tuned, and they don't know what to play on them. There is a learning curve to go through, then the devotion begins. I'm absolutely sure you know exactly what I mean just by your playing. As I see it, we have a different instrument, but we have all chords already from a regular guitar. In the last couple of years I have been a travel size guitar with Nashville tuning and has a wonderful resonance and interest. You're probably aware of this, but it's all good stuff. Keep it up,that's good playing there.
Thank you Dylan for posting ! I really love your content, put a smile on face... I play only instrumental song too and I got recently a 330/12 ! Hope my R piece won't broke ! Take care of you !
Hey Mick, great to hear from you. Congrats on the 330, saw it in the T Rex vid! Lovely! Fingers crossed on the R, I think best stick with 10s and you should be OK, the previous owner of mine used 11s which slightly stressed it. All that tension, it's basically like a heavyweight boxer hanging off those little metal struts!
Yeah, had the "R" tailpiece break statically while in the case on my '67 Blondie Rick 12..cost me around $60 to order, get shipped, replace..but well worth the hassle..Wish I had her back!!
Since they're a Canadian band (If you're not Canadian you probably don't know them), the intro to Tea Party's Heaven Coming Down is one of my favorite all time Rickenbacker 12 string intros. I'm curious what you think of it. I have tried to learn it but the tuning is weird apparently. I don't want to tune my rickenbacker in different tunings. Can never have enough Rickenbacker songs!
Totally, amazing one of my favorite bands. That main riff is amazing. Jeff played on his black 360 12. Cheers from Toronto. I tried it on my red 360 12 it's EACEAC I believe
The action looks comfortably low on the Rick12 you played on The Animals It's My Life Also: Do you prefer the sharp "horns" or the rounded off horns on the Rick 12?
Ricks seem to be designed with the lowest action possible In mind. I prefer the look of the sharp corners of the 330, my "dream" 12 would have been and 64 style OS 360, but probably will always be out of my reach financially.
@@DylanPank71 Yes - Action/playability is key - though having said that I do have a certain jones for the walnut RIC 12. It looks so acoustic yet sounds so electric! As Pete said 'I Can't Explain...'
Para poner atención, The Brian Jonestown Massacre debe ser una de las bandas que más canciones tienen con 12 cuerdas, me acabo de comprar una Hagstrom de 12 y es muy entretenido... Saludos
Yes, that's the first time too here with me..summer '63, Rooftop Singers. Wondered how they got that big, full. octavized sound..Years later on a video, saw them perform it on a TV variety show. Both guitarists were playing dreadnaught Gibson B-45N 12-string acoustics!! They had it down!! Big hit in the East Coast then!! The chick singing was cute too, in a plain way..a turn-on..oh well!!
It's a Sennheiser lavalier mic, intended for recording voice for video, but I'm not happy with it. I used an overhead shotgun for acoustic on other vids and much prefer the results.
DAMN!!! incredibly nice collection of "dozens" you have there, Bro! Props! I just got a brand new Mackenzie & Marr - beautiful. Breaking it in now with your vids - Thanks!!
Question: Did you ever play the Fender Villager 12-string? If so, what did you think of it? I had one in 1972, and it was my favorite of all time - wonderful neck, radiused fretboard, fabulous tone and projection, and that crazy internal truss tube. I have one now I got on E-bay - but the body is beat... I'm planning to use the neck on a project guitar.
@@DylanPank71 Thank you, Dylan. That guitar was a gift from the gods, who dropped it in my lap via a Navy buddy who couldn't play it, but wanted a hundred cash to go drinking with - we settled on 70. I had it a year, and lost it on a military standby flight - the guitar got on the plane, but not me. It "disappeared" from baggage claim in Philly. United paid me 270 - but I'd much rather had the guitar - that one was special, compared to all the others of that model I've played since. I have an Eastwood Classic Twelve - semi-hollow, thin body and neck, dual Humbuckers - a joy to play. I use a little VOX DA5 modeler, both PU's, and it'll chime as though it has single coils on the high gain and drive Styles, and even better with a little reverb and tremolo/reverb dialed in. It gets that wonderful McGuinn/Petty Rick sound - but I still want a vintage Rick!! LOL
Hello Everyone, it's been a long time coming, but I finally got part 2 up - ironically the pandemic meant my job got even more hectic, that's why there's only 10 songs, but I'm putting together a list for part 3, no doubt due sometime in 2022!
The usual caveat applies, I know a lot of these songs *are* well known classics, it's just I don't think they tend to get enough respect as "legendary" twelve string based songs and riffs, (for example, "Pretty Woman", say compared to flipping *Supertramp*!).
Thanks to the wonderful commenters on my previous vids, it's been great in the past year to read so many positive friendly and encouraging comments in what has been for so many people a really tough year, a number of whom gave great suggestions, a couple of which I've included here.
My choice of your riffs,1,XTC,2then he kissed me 3TheMove,4hazy shade and five out of respect Leadbelly.keep em coming tubb.
I like the fact you play just the Tri ads, strumming is all very well but does litt!e for the twelve,Even in later years I still have good nails ideal for picking (here comes the sun )sort of thing and even pinch certain notes I use my middle as a plectrum
*RIP Hilton Valentine* -- just heard that he passed away today (30, 01/2021). He was guitarist for The Animals and had some of rock's most truly memorable guitar riffs under his fingers in his time!
@Evan Hodge Well, I've done two videos like this so far. I've got lots of videos of my own stuff, but they don't tend to get as many views, But thanks for stopping by. Always good to get a range of opinions.
I liked Hilton Valentine..woefully sorry for his passing. Would like to know what kind of 12-string he used on recording "It's My Life"..Sounded cool, not a Rick, though.
Seen him with a Gretsch, a Telecaster, and a Rick 6-string. R.I.P.
@@DylanPank71 Don´t even pay attentions to that guy, your content is pretty good. You even show me some songs that i didn´t know, thank you and greetings from Argentina!
I heard tell it was a Vox Phantom XII but nothing firm. I've only ever seen him use a Ric in vids, a Rose Morris f-hole 1993.
@@DylanPank71 Agree..could be possible. Thought so too. Or one of those Burns 12-strings that were coming out then.
I love the Rickenbacker, but i have to say that the Danelectro sounds great too ,and does not cost too much compared to other brands
The Dano's great for the price, though I would say it takes a bit of tweaking and mixing to get *that* sound. With the Rick, the tone is just right there!
Arent they like $1,400
@@DylanPank71 True, I've owned 3 Rick 12-strings, 2 were 1967 360/12s, Blond/Mapleglo one had to sell, my FireGlo is a keeper. Other was a FireGlo Harrison double-bound 360/12C63-64...just didn't have that twinky, jangly sound..sold it for what I paid for it.. $960..Ain't nothing like those older 60's vintage Ricks!! The one I kept was my first guitar!! Lotta gig hrs on her!! You're right...that jangle, chiminess is right there in those old, split bar toaster pickups!
@Roughman I think Vox elect. 12-strings sound similar to a Strat 12-string. They're strung reverse fr. Ricks..Tony Hicks, Hollies lead guitarist used one in early days...then a Rick 360/12 MapleGlo..
The amp helps, though mine is a modelling amp rather than the real thing. I think you can get that sound with other amps. McGuinn uses Fenders live, and went DI into the desk in the studio. Good compression is probably a bigger factor.
I had an AC30 years ago, amazing amp!
Yes indeed a 12-string Rickenbacker is a magnificent guitar sound.
Yessir, it most certainly is!! It's all in those classic pickups, the wiring, and mounted on maple, gives the sound extra hi-end jangle.
Me: You only really need one 12 string guitar, right?
Dylan Pank: Oh how very wrong you are...
Glad I found this, I bought a Rickenbacker 330 12 mapleglow yesterday, very pleased with my choice :)
Love it, love it, love it!!! Did I mention that I love it? Nothing soothes the soul like the sound of a 12 string. One request though. I'm a McGuinn freak and would love to hear your version of Eight Miles High on that Ric.
..So would I..Test your mettle! You might need some compression for that one. That's a classic!!
Thank you for including Suede's "Animal Nitrate"! Just thought of another one: "As Tears Go By" - The Rolling Stones.
nice of you to put Ride in there! lots of good 12 string songs in their catalog... cheers, duder!
The one thing I can't stand about Ride is the vocals. Distracts me too much from the other great stuff that is going on on guitar. They should release instrumental versions of their albums.
can't say - except to add, I really loved to hear the RIC 12 used in this way! @@whssy
I saw the 330/12 RIC, that was enough to reel me in.
..Is that one of the newer 330/12s..?? Looks it by the pickups.
Love that you have that amazing Rickenbacker but still pick up the ol' Danelectro. Ricky and Danny make a good team.
The introductory riff and then the line, "It's my life, and I'll do what I want, it's my mind and I'll think what I want" always reverberated with my self perceived rebellious side. Addendum: I have retired twice, and at my age and based on reflection, I am further convinced that one should live one's life for one self, without bending over backwards to please others while sacrificing one's dreams. It is my hope I won't be misunderstood. I am not referring to being obnoxious or socially maladaptive; it's just that often times the idea of being blindly compliant is counterproductive, especially to someone who is self reliant and has a clear sense of direction.
Oscar Wilde said that it is not selfish to live your life the way you want. It is selfish for someone to expect you to live your life the way they want you to. And also I try to tell young people not to be afraid of making mistakes. And not to pay attention to idiots who have no idea what they are talking about.
Lorenzo, most exactly!! We only go around on Lifes Carousel once!! And yeah, I loved that Animal's song, too..did it once in a band..other guitarist played that riff on his newer Rick 12, I covered the keyboard chords on my Strat..sounded real good, I thought!
@@gisellesinclair6811 Giselle, most exactly!! Like your mindset!!
@@samburkes7552 During my attempts to regain my lost teenage years, I wanted to buy a Farfisa organ on Ebay. The one I found needed to be rebuilt completely. I should clarify I am not a keyboard player but with persistence and a relatively good ear, I taught myself to play guitar and sing. The sound of those small organs is present in many 60"s songs.
What is it, about the sound of that Ric played thru a Vox amp?. "It's my Life" actually brought a smile to my face.
Sounds good, but, opinion here, they sound twinkier, janglier thru older Fender tube amps, like Supers, Twins, Bandmasters, et al..Mine sounds just wonderful thru my '65 Super Reverb, an original one.
Must be it, Sam. I can get an OK sound out of my Orange (solid state) amp, but it's not quite there. I can't make it sound like Roger McGuinn.
@@KRW628 You might need a means to boost more sparkly hi-end, like a treble booster, or compression device. That what Jim McGuinn used fr. the gate, back in '65..
I know, Sam. I'm looking at some Jangle Box units on Ebay.
Beautiful Rickenbacker, thanks for reminders, and the education as well...!
What a treat to see Fire Brigade by the Move there! Roy Wood had a beautiful ear for “just the right place to go” chord sequences, and with some shimmering arpeggios on his Fender hockey stick, his music still sounds fresh!
Fire brigade is a killer song👍
Just been playing "Fire brigade " for the last 3 months on my car cd player - crazy lyrics great sound
Fire Brigade’s riff sounds similar to Feel a Whole Lot Better.
What with the ELO connection between Roy and Jeff Lynne, the similarity with Living Thing ought not be too surprising. Quite how Jackie de Shannon feels about Needles & Pins........
Always loved the 12 string on "It's Gonna Be Alright" by Gerry and the Pacemakers, used on 'Ferry Cross the Mersey" also
0:56 It seems like Then The Morning comes from Smash mouth 😂😂
I wish I could pick like that.
Thanks, though I did a little editing in post to correct some mistakes.
The Leadbelly was a very nice touch !
boy that rick needs a right angle chord for couch playing. just sayin
Nice playing, dude.
The only thing missing from the "Where Did You Sleep Last Night" segment was the tortured screams of a certain troubled young man named Kurt.
Good version, but upsettingly distressingly 12-string free!
@@DylanPank71 yeah someone should have thought of that. I wonder if Kurt ever played a 12.
@@evilkidd174 Hah..I doubt it much!
@@evilkidd174 he played a busted up one for polly if I remember correctly. It had half the strings missing tho so it was technically just a 6 string
@@bearbar4723 thos 12 sting fenders were often played like that. Johnny Winter did the same at woodstock.
Nice black and white touch on the Leadbelly
Yes! So Central Rain never gets the credit as a great REM song it should, although it is one of their most obvious 12 riffs.
..Never heard that one, either..
Well I say forget these "AM radio" hits and play anything from Genesis and their six "Classic Prog" album, their Best Era Trespass to The Lamb 1971'-1975' w/Gabriel !! Fantastic Acoustic and Rickenbacker 12-Sting melodies and Rhythm playing !! : )
Animal nitrate has such a great collection of riffs (just like most suede songs) but in my mind Bernard Butler has always been an extremely underrated guitarist.
you totally got me at Siouxsie! But I wasn't expecting Suede, Mission and Ride!
..Never heard those, too much older-school I am..!! I'm 72.
@@samburkes7552 the funny thing is that stuff is from the 80s-90s and it would be considered retro or even old by young people nowadays :-)
@@herbertbeiderbecke Oh..I see..wasn't listening any more to mainstream music much then..just playing the classic oldies, trying to make a living, so to say.
I might have already put in a comment, though I am sure it's different. Anyway, I am retired (have been for some years) and I have been playing guitars for a large part of my life. My point is that guitars have been one of the stabilizing factors in my life, and they have gotten me through thick and thin. Seeing these riff videos, especially those played on 12 string electric guitars, not only take me back, but also provide me with the incentive to learn them well enough to play an sing. The one for "It's My Life" is high on the list.
Ah, the intro to Oh, Pretty Woman! Nice touch!
Yes!! Lotta people don't realize that's an acoustic 12-string!!
@@samburkes7552 Yeah, man, I bet most people focus on the electric guitar part, and who knows how many guitar players were on that song!
12 string guitars are just versatile, its amazing how it can fit to most genres. Honest, do you think several Hollies track should be added? I.e. Bus Stop, Look Through Any Window, both have 12 strings
If it was a list of Greatest 12 string songs then sure, but I was concentrating on what I felt were overlooked numbers, and "Look Through Any Window" got a fair bit of (deserved) respect on a few "greatest" lists and UA-cam compilations.
Mighty fine selections. I wasn’t familiar with all songs, which was nice.
I was hoping you'd make another one of these.
Thanks so much! I hope you like it as much. (though it's depressing how much weight I've put on due to the lockdowns!)
@@DylanPank71 Well, it takes self-control and will power to control the appetite.
Always on the lookout for 12 string songs. Pretty Woman was the only one I'd play on stage, I didn't recognise most of the others but I'm old school. Thanks.
Dreams burn down. Excellent 👌
Nice touch at the end with the Leadbelly one,also enjoyed Tho Move brings back memories of my sister's record collection and almost plays itself.I often would sit car boots playing bpopular riffs. One Im working on is lakes of Ponchartrain by Paul Brady never fail to get a reaction to ( when the helicopter comes )by Handsome family even though most had never heard of thm. Good job.
Excelente selección de canciones, buen video.
Watching this makes me want to buy a Ricky even more!
Yeah, I wouldn't mind finding/buying another Rick 360/12 in MapleGlo...sure miss the one I had to sell!! It was almost pristine. Dec '67..
The Move, that GREAT Animals cut, ancient WHO- and HELL- Leadbelly??? THIS guy knows his STUFF! Quite a repertoire I must say! I don't know what Model Rick that is, but is it an Oldie? Cuz it LOOKS GREAT! Pretty sparse out there for us leftys though! But I'ze a'lookin'! PS: Thanks for LEAVING OUT the GD'd Eaglets. (gag....exc. for Joe). Animals & Leadbelly my faves!
Many songs by Roxette feature a 12-string Rickenbacker in places.
Y las del Ariel camacho
Wow, what a fantastic video. And 10 super duper songs. Love the sounds all three 12 strings put out.
Jezu kochany człowieku, daj mi tego ricka!! haha
:-)
Seagull by Ride being another. Was Done by Andy Bell on a both a 330/12 and 360/12 (though I think Mark Gardener played a 12 on the recording and in the 90’s) but it there that many covers of people trying to do it on a 6. It just don’t Match it.
Just realised you have nearly the same Crafter 12 as me - mine's just black with cutaway.
Such a great guitar! I wonder if the electrics are as good as they often come up at reasonable prices.
@@DylanPank71 dunno but they seem to be aesthetically challenged somewhat so it seems they dropped all except the archtops, which are probably at least the same standard as the acoustics.
Great stuff Dylan, I've been trying to work out a song by a 60's American group The Electric Prunes called "little olive" and would love any help.
The RIDE song is superb. Thank you.
Great videos!!
I really like the tone of the South Korean Crafter guitar. I have noticed that having the octave string below the main string on a Rick , gives a different attack to the note compared to having the octave string on top like most other 12 strings. I like it.
Finally, a 12-string reviewer recognizes the Mission! Wayne Hussey's done more with and for the 12-string than any other guitarist in rock for damn near 40 years now.
Hearing Ride took me back to being about 15- well done!
Peter Buck def listening to Fire Brigade before writing So. Central Rain lol. Both amazing songs
Such beautiful guitars
First one sounds like "Working at the Car Wash Blues" by Jim Croce.
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Dziękuję Ci.
Great video!!! Another hidden gem is Sunny Girlfriend by The Monkees. Nez used his Gretsch to create a great opening riff in that song!
Great picking!
But what? No cover of the King of the Ric Jim McGuinn?
Did you tune down your guitar 1 full step on "Walk Right In"? If so, what's the advantage? Thanks.
Just to get it closer the the pitch the original was in and to use the same fingering. I think in the original it was turned down to C#, which was common for 12 strings back then.
@@DylanPank71 Very cool.BTW--I just sold my Rick 620/12 because the fret board was too narrow for me. Instead I found a 1960s Vox Tempest XII and the fretboard is 1 3/4" at the nut and picking is a breeze now--and it sounds great.
Y las clásicas de Ariel Camacho? xD
Gracias. Yo los buscaré.
@@DylanPank71 estaría genial! Jajaja 👌
@@AleJaMeXYTOnline JAJAJAJA apuesto a que no entendió la referencia
Hahaha no mames te pasas
Nooo, no las busques ajajjajsss
It Won’t be wrong by The Byrds! Melody and great into
Love that song!
Another great Byrds Rick 12-str. song!! Did it long ago in a band. other guitarist used my Rick, I played the Crosby part..came off pretty good. People didn't like the time change when it went to the bridge!!
DiD you swap the tailpiece on the Ric? Can't say as I would blame you for doing that. Great sounds and songs. Thanks for posting.
Thanks for the kind words. My original R tailpiece exploded! I made a video about it - ua-cam.com/video/qgc82kE4YpM/v-deo.html . It would have taken too long to get a true R replacement from RIC so I went with an old style trapeze.
How about REM’s “Shinny, Happy People” next time?
What you are sharing is so essential to all serious students of guitar and it's place in m music. You bless us all with your talent and comprehension.
thank you for playing South Central Rain,,,great song
Oh hell yeah. Vintage REM.
“Walk Right In” has been a favorite of mine ever since I saw The Rooftop Singers live at La Cave in Cleveland Ohio in 1963 or 64. FYI: They both tune down a full step and play it in open A (2nd fret, actually in G) It is much simpler this way, and you get those super-low bass notes. “Try it, you’ll like it!”
Love the ‘Ric. Have to say though for about 1/10 of the price, I recently purchased a 12 string Ibanez Artcore and have to say, I’ve been very impressed with the results so far. £450.00! Very impressed!
Love hearing and seeing that Ric in action!
What a great choice of songs!!
When I was about 8 or 9, Walk Right In by the Rooftop Singers was the first time I had noticed a 12 string, and it was the catchiest thing I had ever heard.
..Same here..I was 14, hadn't learned guitar yet, but knew I had a keen ear for shit like that...blew me away! Found out yrs later those 2 guys were playing Gibson B-45N 12-strings..!!
Worth the money just for The Move's Fire Brigade.
You had me at Dreams burn down
Ha, I should have put it in earlier then! 🙂
Actually there is an awesome Aussie legendary song that is 12 string, by the Masters Apprentices, Because I Love You. Absolutely a Classic in Aus. Oh well, time to go pick up my Taylor 254 and do some serious practice!
Yes! as an Aussie I know that one - great tune with a cool part. As soon as I heard the song up the top of the list with the raga-like feel going on, I thought of the It's Because I Love You song immediately! The Masters were legendary!
A major oversight are songs by The Seekers. Judith was the heart and soul of the group but the twelve string played by Keith was a part of their sound.
Would enjoy hearing your thoughts about tuning. Is it the nightmare as so often described?
You're right about The Seekers, I should have had them in there - maybe part 3!
Tuning-wise It depends on the guitar and the strings. I find the RIck is pretty stable, the Dano less so (you might notice on my previous Dano only 12 string video).
I gather the trick is to make the high octave strings relatively heavier than their bass counterparts, but not all sets are gauged that way.
Solid.
Fantastic video. REM, RIDE... great taste.
Well, you back to the 60's a few times, and I kept waiting for "Mr. Tambourine Man", one of the best ever....but, it never came....
"underrated"
Turn ! Turn! Turn! 🎶
@@patrickbuzzo1970 Aahh-hh..There ya go!..Now we're talking!
Did you get your hair cut half way through that video?
Piękny ten Rickenbacker. Ja się męczę na Defilu Echo z 74.
No cover of any songs from the Byrds! The kings of the Rickenbacker 12 string sound?????
This is for overlooked tracks. You can hardly say the Byrds are the kings of 12 string AND overlooked!
Really well done, top marks. I'm sure you don't need another 12,,but as I couldn't afford the £4k Rick I wanted I reseached and bought a Getsch G5422-12-electromatic. Really great guitar, try one if you haven't.
If I could afford it, my house would be full of nothing but electric 12 strings! But at the moment I'm kind of holding out for Squier to release a Classic Vibe Electric XII!
@@DylanPank71 ooo fender XII.
I've found most guitarists are a bit intimidated by 12's. They have an idea they never can be tuned, and they don't know what to play on them. There is a learning curve to go through, then the devotion begins. I'm absolutely sure you know exactly what I mean just by your playing. As I see it, we have a different instrument, but we have all chords already from a regular guitar.
In the last couple of years I have been a travel size guitar with Nashville tuning and has a wonderful resonance and interest. You're probably aware of this, but it's all good stuff. Keep it up,that's good playing there.
This is a treasure thank you.
Great work Dylan! I've been playing So. Central Rain wrong all this time. Dreaming of a Ricky 660/12 one day...
moveとsuedeを同じ動画で聴けるとは。
前作でもBlue Tones入っていて感動しました。
私も12弦にトライしてみようかな。
頑張れ！
I even didn’t know a lot of those songs
Nice job
Thank you Dylan for posting ! I really love your content, put a smile on face...
I play only instrumental song too and I got recently a 330/12 ! Hope my R piece won't broke ! Take care of you !
Hey Mick, great to hear from you. Congrats on the 330, saw it in the T Rex vid! Lovely! Fingers crossed on the R, I think best stick with 10s and you should be OK, the previous owner of mine used 11s which slightly stressed it. All that tension, it's basically like a heavyweight boxer hanging off those little metal struts!
@@DylanPank71 Thank you ! I put Ernie Ball 8s ! I think it would be good... It's a 1991 Rickenbacker, what a sound !!!!
Yeah, had the "R" tailpiece break statically while in the case on my '67 Blondie Rick 12..cost me around $60 to order, get shipped, replace..but well worth the hassle..Wish I had her back!!
@@DylanPank71 Agree, that's what I use..Made up custom gauge sets.
Since they're a Canadian band (If you're not Canadian you probably don't know them), the intro to Tea Party's Heaven Coming Down is one of my favorite all time Rickenbacker 12 string intros. I'm curious what you think of it. I have tried to learn it but the tuning is weird apparently. I don't want to tune my rickenbacker in different tunings. Can never have enough Rickenbacker songs!
Totally, amazing one of my favorite bands. That main riff is amazing. Jeff played on his black 360 12. Cheers from Toronto. I tried it on my red 360 12 it's EACEAC I believe
That Danelectro is beautiful.
Summer long - Kathleen Edwards
The action looks comfortably low on the Rick12 you played on The Animals It's My Life
Also: Do you prefer the sharp "horns" or the rounded off horns on the Rick 12?
Ricks seem to be designed with the lowest action possible In mind. I prefer the look of the sharp corners of the 330, my "dream" 12 would have been and 64 style OS 360, but probably will always be out of my reach financially.
@@DylanPank71 Yes - Action/playability is key - though having said that I do have a certain jones for the walnut RIC 12. It looks so acoustic yet sounds so electric! As Pete said 'I Can't Explain...'
Ps dreams burn down ... very overlooked
Para poner atención, The Brian Jonestown Massacre debe ser una de las bandas que más canciones tienen con 12 cuerdas, me acabo de comprar una Hagstrom de 12 y es muy entretenido... Saludos
Really nice to see Ride dreams burn down on here! Great list!
NOW you're talking! First time I ever heard a 12 ... Walk Right In.
Yes, that's the first time too here with me..summer '63, Rooftop Singers. Wondered how they got that big, full. octavized sound..Years later on a video, saw them perform it on a TV variety show. Both guitarists were playing dreadnaught Gibson B-45N 12-string acoustics!! They had it down!! Big hit in the East Coast then!! The chick singing was cute too, in a plain way..a turn-on..oh well!!
This was amazing
Love this. how do you do the backing tracks? do you do them yourself or is there a website or software?
Thanks for the kind words. I do the backing tracks myself in GarageBand.
👍👍👌(What is the mic used with the acoustic crafter ? please)
It's a Sennheiser lavalier mic, intended for recording voice for video, but I'm not happy with it. I used an overhead shotgun for acoustic on other vids and much prefer the results.
Snaps for including Leadbelly!
DAMN!!! incredibly nice collection of "dozens" you have there, Bro! Props! I just got a brand new Mackenzie & Marr - beautiful. Breaking it in now with your vids - Thanks!!
Question: Did you ever play the Fender Villager 12-string? If so, what did you think of it? I had one in 1972, and it was my favorite of all time - wonderful neck, radiused fretboard, fabulous tone and projection, and that crazy internal truss tube. I have one now I got on E-bay - but the body is beat... I'm planning to use the neck on a project guitar.
@@edfederoff2679Saw one in a shop once, didn't play it but it had a bolt on neck! First time I'd ever seen that on an acoustic.
@@DylanPank71 Thank you, Dylan. That guitar was a gift from the gods, who dropped it in my lap via a Navy buddy who couldn't play it, but wanted a hundred cash to go drinking with - we settled on 70. I had it a year, and lost it on a military standby flight - the guitar got on the plane, but not me. It "disappeared" from baggage claim in Philly. United paid me 270 - but I'd much rather had the guitar - that one was special, compared to all the others of that model I've played since. I have an Eastwood Classic Twelve - semi-hollow, thin body and neck, dual Humbuckers - a joy to play. I use a little VOX DA5 modeler, both PU's, and it'll chime as though it has single coils on the high gain and drive Styles, and even better with a little reverb and tremolo/reverb dialed in. It gets that wonderful McGuinn/Petty Rick sound - but I still want a vintage Rick!! LOL
Nice demo. Thanks
With all sincrerity, you just showed me I don't need a 12.
Is that a lav mic clipped to your soundhole?
Yes, bit of an experiment, not sure it really worked.
Love these videos, man!! Keep up the awesome work.