I had a chance to play Kendall's Apoll-whatever at the Getaway last month. I've never owned a 12-string, I admire the sound but it exceeds my no-more-than-8-strings-per-instrument rule.

Well, rules are made to be broken!

If you've ever marvelled at the great resonant shimmering sound of Gordon Bok's 12-string playing, you will recognize the tone these guitars produce.   Certainly Gordon Bok is a very fine player, but the sound these things put out is just very, very remarkable. I have not heard the like in another make.

It's like hearing the Atalantic Ocean in an echo chamber.   

Kendall's guitar is also remarkably lightweight for a 12. Very comfy for a big'un. It's got to be a tough go being a 12-string builder. They're harder to get right, and still they sell for less than a 6 string due to the more limited market.

Willie-O