12 String Electric Guitar Shootout. Danelectro 12SDC vs Gretsch G5422G-12 vs Rickenbacker 360-12
Ultimate 12 String Electric Guitar Shootout.
Danelectro 12SDC vs Gretsch G5422G-12 vs Rickenbacker 360-12.
Listen “in the mix”.
0:00 Introduction
1:20 Danelectro 12SDC specs and details
3:02 Gretsch G5422G-12 specs and details
4:58 Rikenbacker 360-12 specs and details
9:07 Recording process
10:16 Guitar demo comparison and sounds
15:01 Opinions and conclusions
Danelectro 12SDC 59 59M DC59 12 string versus Gretsch G5422G-12 versus Rickenbacker 360-12 330-12.
Guitar review.
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Originally posted by UCM7WxUWSxVHvQC0xkUaQlnQ at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_hYp0UUZQM
The Harley Benton is an excellent 12 string for the price.
This is a very useful comparison. Thanks alot.
im sorry none of these even rate because they don,t go in tune to begin with you need a compensated nut which there is only on guy in the world you can get one from the owner of the patented EarVanna nut system without it you will always have tuning issues i have owned a ricky serial number 800 but it could not compare to my Dan electro with an earvanna nut system on it that actually goes in tune what a difference this makes in sound quality
I have the Gretsch. It is a Korean model built in 2018. Very nice.
The Dano has sharp attack, but, like all of its brothers and sisters, it really only has one tone and lacks sustain … which is why producers used to use them to give sharp needle point attack to a track. Famously, the Dano Longhorn was played in unison along with a Fender Precision or standup bass using gates to separate the strains down the track. The Dano gave the attack and the P-Bass or String Bass (or both) gave richness and sustain to the sound. Given his penchant for huge fat mixes, this technique may have been invented by Phil Spector, but could just as easily been invented by Chet Atkins trying to establish sonic control over a slap bass sound.
The Dano 12 plus Gretsch 12 played together in unison might actually get close to the sound of the Rick with giant treble boost. In the end, though, you get what you pay for…
Which is why you should really search for a vintage Fender 12 … for that Stairway to [getting blocked] Heavenly sound.
Great to hear the guitars mixed into a full band recording. You can really judge how each one transforms the texture of the overall sound.
I want to get a rickenbaker … 360 12 strings
Nice comparisons here with and without backing tracks. The Danelectro almost sounded like an unplugged electric. Very tinny, not much character. The Gretsch was cool, bit seemed too muddy. The Ric is definitely the ticket here. All you needed was that slight high-end boost and the magic was there.
Thanks for posting this.
The Dano 12-string sounds much better than the demo in this video. I’ve owned both.
According to sound:
1. Ric
2. Gretsch
3. Dano
Ric all day!!!! Great review fantastic….
If you can afford, the Ric easily! One under communicated bonus with Ric 12s is that due to the 6+6 tuner layout, you can use it as a 6 without looking too weird. I actually use mine as a 6 for the moment. Great vid by the way, thanks!
man, there’s something wrong with your dano! maybe miswired? i have one and it is actually quite close to the rick, but yours is missing all the lower freqs. but dont take my word for it ; see other YouTube comparisions. (also, you can have a nut made for any 12 with whichever per-course string order you prefer. i hated the aluminum nut on the Dano, so had a new one made and chose the Rick order, low first.)
You know that old adage, "You get what you pay for?" This is a great example. I hate to say it, but that Dano was terrible – far too shrill. The Rick edges out the Gretsch, but it's close!
In this order, Rickenbacker wins! 2nd place is the Gretsch and the Dan Electro. On the Electro, the pickups were too low output! A liitle disappointed since I was going to buy it. I'll save up my pennies and get the Rickenbacker 360-12. I guess it's that old adage, you get what you pay for! Thank you for posting this. Good insight and detail.
You CAN intonate all 12 strings separately on the Rickenbacker IF you purchase the 12-saddle bridge.
The Danelectro sounds thin and tinny. The Rick sounds great, but the Gretsch is a real surprise! Almost as good as the Rick for a fraction of the cost.
The Danelectro sounded very bright and thin, but I think the Gretsch tone wise was equal to the Rickenbacker, and for the difference in price, the Gretsch wins
Does the Gretsch have a center block, or is it a full hollowbody?
I go for the Dano!!!!….I love the bite and the brightness!!!…(And I own the 59×12)…????..The Gretsch and the Ric sound quite similar. But no guitar sounds like a Danelectro!!!
I am very sorry to say, but the Danelectro sounds budget all over: not my choice. The Gretsch comes very close to the Rick in the beautiful shimmering tone, but is, as said, much more affordable.
Update: too bad that three other affordable players were not included: the Hagström DLX 12, the Guild Starfire I-12 and the Squier Paranormal Jazzmaster XII. The first can pass as a serious rival concerning quality to the Gretsch and the Guild and the Squier are way more affordable candidates with the same jangle quality. As for the Hagström, I can by now vouch for it concerning playability because I bought it recently, but I understand that I was lucky to have bought it with discount for the same present price as the Guild.
The main thing that would be the same between the Gresch and the Rickenbacker is me. I have the Gretsch coming Thursday, and I am sure I will sound just as bad on it as I would the Rickenbacker for a lot less money.
The Gretsch seems to be the best value, but the Rick sounds incredible.
The small fifth knob is a blend knob, not a master volume. Nice comparison between the three!
Absolutely excellent review, I’m looking to buy a 12 string and so pleased to come across this review. Clear, concise and very well put together. Thank you. Personally I’ve had Rickenbacker in the past and wasn’t really impressed with it, I ended up changing it. Based on this review I thing the Gretsch is really good value for money. The cheap guitar sounded really poor in comparison as you would expect for the price but I thought the Gretsch sounded better than the Rick which sounded too thin although that’s s what they are known for. Thanks for the very helpful review
The Rick definitely sounds the best (by far), the Dano is way too shrill. For the money, I'd go with the Gretsch.
I wholeheartedly agree!
Ric for the win! But Gretsch sounds great too
Hello. I own a Ric 381-12V69. I must say that using the Ric-O-Sound box that splits the stereo sound into two separate outputs, makes all the difference in the world. It made the guitar sound like it was in a cathedral. The 330-12 differs from the 360-12 and the 381-12, in that it is mono output only. Great job on the video! If you want a good mix with an electric 12 string, I recommend a trebly bass. That’s how The Byrds were recorded.
Great review, truthful and clearly stated. Agree or not, this is simply honest which is a wonderful thing. Nice job Brian.
Would stringing the Danelectro and Gretsch the same as the Rickenbacker appreciably changed the sound?
Great job mate.
The Danelectro was to quite and ka chinky sounding compared to the other 2, but of course the Rick was the best however how often would a 12 string be used to justify the cost?