The 12-String Guitar of Roger McGuinn Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a one hour long video containing some really good playing tips by Roger McGuinn. It also contains tips on changing the strings on your 12-string Rickenbacker and adjusting the truss rods. Roger says it takes him 45 mintues to change the strings, which means it'll take me 4 hours! You will be amazed by his guitar demonstrations and how he makes his 12-string Ric sound like 3 guitars. There are a couple good tips on variations on playing chords (for example, playing A with 2 fingers instead of 3 because the strings are so close together, etc.) The production is a little cheesy and not very competent. At times, you will wish there was a close up (like when he's changing strings). There are awkward cuts and there are times when the "director" chooses to show Roger's face when what you want to see are his fingers. But overall, if you own a 12-string Rickenbacker, you will definately not regret buying this video. There is also a little instruction on playing a 12-string accoustic, but this isn't really what you want to see...You want to see him play the 370 Rick! The video isn't thorough, but its a start. By the way, you will want to buy a 370-12 after watching this. I own a 360-12 and wish I had gone for the extra pick-up. But that's another story. Enjoy.

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The signature sound of Roger McGuinn's Rickenbacker electric 12-string will immerse you in the music that made The Byrds a prime musical force. Now you can learn to play favorites from his powerful repertoire, and master the licks and guitar techniques that made his sound instantly recognizable.Roger plays, sings and analyzes his version of "Mr. Tamborine Man," "Turn, Turn, Turn," "Eight Miles High," "Mr. Spaceman" and other songs, complete with instruction in the blues scales, picking styles, bass lines and runs and other important techniques. Bonus: Detailed advice on basic 12-string maintenance, recording preferences and other "insider" tips.

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