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Giffin 12-strings

This guitar was really a labour of love on my part! Having been a 12-string freak since "Walk right in" by The Rooftop Singers in the early '60s and the wonderful sound of The Byrds - I knew that I had to make the "ultimate electric 12 string." It had to have a neck that you could actually play on!. It had to have a big, ringing, jangly sound - which meant a hollow body. A hollow body, though, usually meant unwanted feedback, so I designed my uncoupled, isolated bridge mount, which effectively cut out almost all unwanted feedback while retaining the full hollow body sound. The neck is not too big, not too thin, the string spacing is accurate and comfortable. People who try my 12-strings almost without fail will comment on how easy they are to play - "it feels like playing a 6-string!!"

Below are a few examples of my 12-strings. These pictures show just a few of the wood and hadware options available.

12-string HB, Curly Redwood top

Specifications:
Body: Honduras Mahogany
Top: Curly Redwood
Neck: Hond. Mahogany with Maple laminates
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Scale length: 24 3/4 inches
Inlay: Standard Pearl lines
Head Veneer: Rosewood
Hardware: Gold
Bridge: ABM string-thru system
Tuners: Gotoh Minis
Pickups: Razor Stacked Humbucking Strat
Finish: Orange washed front, clear gloss back

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Standard 12-string, "Washed Denim"

Specifications:
Body: Swamp Ash
Top: Flamed Maple
Neck: Three-piece Curly Maple
Fingerboard: Ebony
Scale length: 24 3/4 inches
Inlay: Standard Pearl lines
Head Veneer: Ebony
Hardware: Gold
Bridge: ABM string-thru system
Tuners: Gotoh Minis
Pickups: Seymour Duncan Antiquity Strat
Finish: "Washed Denim"

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12-string HB, Bird's Eye Maple top

Specifications:
Body: Honduras Mahogany
Top: Bird's Eye Maple
Neck: Hond. Mahogany with Maple laminates
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Scale length: 24 3/4 inches
Inlay: Standard Pearl lines
Head Veneer: Rosewood
Hardware: Nickel
Bridge: ABM string-thru system
Tuners: Gotoh Minis
Pickups: WSC Alnico5 Strat
Finish: Lemon Drop

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	12-string, Semi-Acoustic, Rich Amber burst		12-string Solid body, White Pearl finish


	12-string Hollow body, Autumn Glo finish		12-string Hollow body, Trans Vintage Yellow


	12-string Hollow body, Koa top with oil finish		12-string Solid body, Midnight Blue burst

Giffin 12-string Hollow body - Walnut

This guitar has my anti feedback bridge system with a separate flush-mounted key hole tail piece, unlike the other hollow body 12s which have the bridge and string holder all in one unit.

REVIEW
"Guitar Shop" Jan '99

	General specifications for most Standard 12-strings: (Suggested dealer retail price, basic model -solid body 12-string, : $4,200) Price for Custom order, basic model solid body 12-string direct from Giffin Guitars: $4,300 (Suggested dealer retail price, basic model- hollow body 12-string: $4,550) Price for Custom order, basic model hollow body12-string direct from Giffin Guitars: $4,650 (All instruments ordered directly from me are "custom orders" even if they fit within basic specs.) Any custom guitar ordered using parts and materials from this light blue box section should fall within the basic model price (will not add to the price). Any custom option from the dark blue box will add to the price by the amount shown. Materials used on Standard 12-strings (all basic models): The Wood Pile *Wood:* *Body: Honduras Mahogany*, Swamp Ash Neck: Laminated Honduras Mahogany or laminated Maple Body top: S (standard) Figured Maple. (please check "The Wood Pile" for examples of available wood) Fingerboards: Rosewood or Ebony depending on availability Hardware: Tuners: Grover *or Gotoh mini tuners* Bridge: ABM string-thru body 12-way bridge Pickups: Amalfitano or Wolfetone Strat pickups, Kent Armstrong mini humbuckers, Dimarzio Virtual Strat pickups Guitar controls: 1-volume, 1-tone (CTS or DiMarzio pots), 3-position pickup selector (Switchcraft) or 5-position Strat-style selector Neck dimensions: *Scale length: 24 3/4 inches* Width at nut: 1 3/4 inches, width at 22nd fret: 2 1/4 inches. Neck thickness at first fret: .775 inches to .850 inches. Thickness at 12th fret: .875 inches to .950 inches. General neck shape is reminiscent of a 1961 Gibson SG (sometimes called a 'blade' neck). Neck/body joint: *Neck joins body at 18th fret. Heel is cut away to an unobtrusive but safe minimum.* Standard String gauges used: .009/.009, .012/.012, .009/.017, .013/.024, .018/.034, .024/.044
	*Additional options for Custom orders:* *Body and neck wood: White Limba (Korina)* - Add $250, Black Limba - Add $150, Walnut - Add $75 Neck material: 5-ply Curly or Bird's Eye Maple - Add $100 Body top materials available: UG (upgrade) - UG+ (upgrade plus), Maple - curly, quilt or Bird's eye, Redwood burl, Redwood curl, Figured Walnut, Curly Bubinga, Curly Koa - Add $125 - $450 (please check "The Wood Pile" for examples of available wood) Optional Fingerboards: please call for quote. Optional fingerboard inlays: Butterflies - Add $400, Teardrops - Add $100, Snowflakes - Add $75 Abalone Pearl binding: Guitar fully bound with multiple laminates and Abalone Pearl - Add $600 For Custom inlays - please call for quote. Other scale lengths available: None For any other custom details - please call or write for quote Hardware: For hardware options other than standard, please call for quote.