twelve string
Guitar with pairs
A twelve string is a guitar with six pairs of strings rather than six single strings, producing a rich, shimmering tone from the doubled notes.
The pairs are tuned in unison or octaves, creating a natural chorus effect.
Twelve-string guitars are favored in folk and rock for their full, ringing sound: He played a twelve string on the acoustic tracks.
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