Gee, The 12 string. My EKO ranger 12 is my best friend. It's older thay my oldest Son. It's one of two 12 strings that share my emotions. The other is a 360 Ric. It's my calm. The sound,the strengh and emotion thay envoke is not of this world. They are demanding to play and yet rewarding to play. But find the lost cord on a 12 string and you find a love that will stay with you. I am only one of many Im sure. Thank you. Tom