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Discover the unique blend of classic design and modern craftsmanship with the Univox Custom 335 12-String, a semi-hollowbody electric guitar that delivers an expansive tonal palette suited for both lush chordal textures and shimmering melodies. This iconic model draws inspiration from the legendary 335 shape, featuring 12 strings that allow for an enriched, full-bodied sound ideal for folk, rock, and jazz enthusiasts alike.

The Univox Custom 335 12-String is crafted with a laminated maple top, back, and sides, ensuring durability while maintaining the instrument's resonant, airy qualities. Its double-cutaway design provides easy access to higher frets, making it versatile for both rhythm and lead playing. The smooth neck is carved from mahogany, offering a comfortable grip that accommodates extensive playing sessions without fatigue.

Equipped with dual humbucker pickups, this guitar offers a rich, warm sound with minimal feedback, even at higher volumes. It features a traditional three-way pickup selector switch and independent volume and tone controls for each pickup, granting you the flexibility to craft your tone with precision. The Univox Custom 335 12-String is not just an instrument; it's an invitation to explore new musical horizons.

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12-string configuration for rich, full sound
Semi-hollowbody design with laminated maple construction
Mahogany neck for comfortable playability
Dual humbucker pickups for versatile tonal options
Three-way pickup selector switch
Independent volume and tone controls for each pickup
Classic double-cutaway shape for easy access to higher frets

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Pat Martino

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Also in the early 70's Pat recorded "Desperado", using a 12 string guitar on all the tracks. The guitar was a Univox that looks like an ES335. It was another pawn shop instrument and was bought as a gift by his wife. It cost $80. Pat re-strung the guitar with unison on the first, second, third and fourth strings and left the fifth and sixth as single strings. That amount of pressure caused the neck to bend and when he came to record "Desperado" the strings were 1/4" off the fingerboard. He only used that guitar once for the session!

Also referenced here: http://www.vintageguitar.com/2962/pat-martino/

Didn’t you play a 12-string electric briefly in the early 1970s? The 12-string was a birthday gift from my first wife. It was another pawn shop guitar, only this time the guitar cost $80 (laughs)! It looked like a Gibson ES-335, but I think it was a Univox. In respect for her gift, I used it on Desperado (Prestige, 1970). I re-strung the guitar as a regular six-string with unisons on the first, second, third and fourth strings, I left the fifth and sixth as single strings. That much pressure caused the neck to bend. The strings were almost a quarter of an inch off the fingerboard at the time of the sessions. I used that guitar once, just for that record.