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Discover the rich, resonant world of the Zemaitis 12-String Acoustic guitar, a masterfully crafted instrument that brings your music to life with its lush, full-bodied sound. Known for its distinctive tonal depth, this 12-string acoustic guitar is perfect for musicians who want to explore a richer harmonic palette. The Zemaitis 12-String is built with a solid spruce top paired with mahogany back and sides, ensuring durability and a warm, balanced tone. The distinctive Duralumin heart-shaped soundhole and decorative top plate not only add a unique visual appeal but also enhance the guitar's overall resonance and projection.

This guitar's neck is crafted from mahogany, offering a comfortable grip and smooth playability across its 12 strings. A rosewood fingerboard complements the neck, providing a sleek surface that caters to both beginners and seasoned players. Whether you're strumming chords or picking intricate melodies, the Zemaitis 12-String Acoustic responds with clarity and precision, making it a versatile choice for any acoustic setting.

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Solid spruce top for enhanced tonal quality
Mahogany back and sides for warmth and depth
Unique Duralumin heart-shaped soundhole for aesthetic and acoustic enhancement
Mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard for smooth playability
Distinctive Zemaitis decorative top plate
Ideal for exploring a wide range of musical genres and styles

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Steve Hackett

Guitarist

Genesis

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"Mike Rutherford and I used these 12-strings during the mid seventies. They make a wonderful noise, built by the late great Tony Zemaitis. He asked me many years ago what design I wanted whilst showing me a book full of guitars made for several luminaries including Bob Dylan and George Harrison. The guitars looked incredibly ornate and beautiful but when I asked him the all important question - "What will make it sound best?" "Just a plain finish" he answered, so that's what I opted for... "

Jo-Ann Kelly

Singer, Guitarist

Jo-Ann Kelly & Tony TS McPhee

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Mentioned in this August 1978 Guitar Player interview.

Jo-Ann’s 6-string and 12-string acoustic guitars were made by Tony Zemaitis [108 Walderslade Rd., Chatham, Kent, England; see GP, Apr. ’75], and she favors bronze light-gauge strings and sometimes uses a flatpick. “I’ve tried to stop using fingerpicks in the last year or so,” Jo-Ann says, “because then you’re closer to the guitar. I think my style generally used to be pretty much a thrashing thing—you know, use picks on anything and thrash like hell all the way through it. People loved it; they’d say, ‘Wow, she’s really strong for a guitar player.’ I still use fingerpicks on certain numbers—I guess I’m just being more discriminating about when I use picks. I use three fingers for some things, though I still mainly use two. Recently I started chicken picking—the sort of thing that Jerry Reed does, which is really country style.”