Barbarossa Guitars

Fine Hand-made Guitars

                     

             

12-String Dreadnought in rosewood and Sitka spruce

This 12-string D is based on the Martin HD-28 plan.  I have modified the bracing to help support the

bass response.  I find that most 12-strings favor the treble because of the small octave strings.  This

one sounds very balanced.  It roars!

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6-string and 12-string D's Side by Side!

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                    Specifications:

Scale Length:  25.4 inches
Frets clear of the Body:  14
Total Frets:  20
Width at Lower Bouts:  15-1/2 inches
Width at Upper Bouts:  11-1/2 inches
Body Depth at Tail:  4-7/8 inches
Body Depth at Neck:   3-7/8 inches
Overall Length:  43 inches

Last Modified:  Oct 18, 2008