The jangly, chiming sound of acoustic and electric 12-string guitars have played a crucial role in popular music, from blues to rock, pop to folk. 12-string guitars feature six pairs of strings, known ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Gardiner Houlgate auctioneer Luke Hobbs (left) poses with the Baldwin/Burns Double Six 12-string ...

Here’s a trivia question you can use to stump fellow music nerds. The answer isn’t Little Richard or Otis Redding. And it’s not Ray Charles or James Brown. It’s Blind Willie McTell, a 12-string guitar ...