Welcome to the 12-String Bass Encyclopedia!

 

Our journey to document everything there is to know about the ultimate bass guitar, the 12-string, continues to take us in new and exciting directions. This online encyclopedia web site has now grown to over 635 pages - that’s more information than a human should ever be allowed to have - with much more fun still to come!

Currently featured:

 
 
 

Musicvox MI-6

Eminently cool!

 
 

RIchard SAvoie - “MA CHANCE”

Check out our Videos page!

My Friend Matt

A new documentary film about Matt Eichen of Musicvox Guitars - with lots of 12-string bass content!

From our Archives:

We talked with Pete Comita in 2008 - it’s our most popular interview!

Departments

12-String Bass Strings

We review all of the popular brands!

Magazine Articles

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Tech Section

Chris Whiteley built this cool 12-string bass at home on his wife’s kitchen table!