Desiring a 12 string

Personally, I feel that 1.72" is a little tight for fingering on a 12-string (but it depends on how they've filed the nut for the string spacing.) 1.93 would be preferable, I'd think.

I secretly lust for a Guild 12....

RobertW , The nicest 12-string I have played was a Guild. They seem to have it nailed. I've played some nice Taylor 12s too. (Strange, I've never really warmed to Guild or Taylor six strings.)

ladyssolo , I have had a couple of 12 strings and didn't play them often, but now that I don't own one, I find that I agree with you that "some tunes just seem to need a 12 string."

Any of the 12 strings in our local L&M store are not good players.  My last 12 string was an inexpensive Epiphone that now belongs to my brother Bob, but it is great to play.  I kept it tuned a tone below standard with a capo on the second fret.

Had 3 12 strings over the last couple of decades. They make a beautiful sound. Lot of tension on those necks. The fender lifted the saddle, the martin desperately needed a neck reset. The coastline was good to go, always kept it tuned down to D.

There is currently an artist studio 12 string on Reverb. Rosewood with all the trimmings, 2009 and $900 + as I recall. I would imagine it sounds as good as it looks. Until a couple of days ago, never heard of one..could be a rare bird.