Greetings everyone:
I would like to know if there are any 12 string players out there. I was thinking if we can share experiences and instruments and knowledge

http://www.12stringguitar.com/
This site was taken over by a new group. It was originally the property of Jerry Loggins - great singer and 12 string player from Tehachapi, CA
known for railroads and windmills and great 12 string players.
I currently play an Aria which is an intermediate instrument. I am looking to change instruments; possibly a Seagull coastal model
I have played the new Guilds and find them prohibitively expensive
and they are now made in China which I have issues with
The Taylors are nice but too brilliant for my sound and style. I am a blues based player influenced by Leadbelly and Robert Jr Lockwood with some Latin and West African mixed in for good measure.
My friend/bluesman and facebook fan Frank Fotusky
play an instrument called Fraulini (Paul Germia plays one also) They are modern replicas of the Stella guitars played by Leadbelly, Barbeque Bob and Blind Willie McTell http://www.fraulini.com/index.php
They are quite expensive around the $3,000. price range.

I wold love to hear what other people are playing and their experiences and styles and how their necks are holding up.
Thank you one and all and my gratitude to the folks at mudcat for keeping this forum active.