I had a Daion 12 string for 20 years - great sound, loads of volume - played it as a 12, then a 6, then a 9 string before getting hold of a 6 string Norman and realising there were much easier guitars to play out there. Now I have a 12 string Norman to go with it - absolutely brilliant guitar.

I'm still tempted to ditch the octave strings on the E, A and D though as it gives loads of bass punch and a very distinctive sound that sets it out from the crowd.