EAP, For YEARS, I was looking for a good, reasonably priced acoustic (6, not 12, string though). I played everything, including Taylors, and other nice brands and never found what I was hoping to feel/hear in an acoustic. Then I stumbled upon an Alverez Yairi (DY 62C) and was just floored by its sound, feel, construction, and look. The action is lower than on my Hamers. It projects nicely, and feels ohh soo good. Keep your eyes open for a 12 string of theirs. It may be your solution. Good luck. Marc