Thanks Lord and Julian. I get what your saying about the 12 string, a little rich to use all the time and more of a specialist bit of kit for select pieces. Just the info I was looking for, I will opt for a 6 string. Becoming proficiant with a six and then progressing sounds good to me. Thanks again.

Hunter. I have played a 12 string for about 5mins (the time I heard it) which is long enough to know that picking out the pairs isnt much of an issue. Sorry, but I dont see how it is common sense. The reason that I asked the question in the first place was because I didnt find the 12 string any more difficult to play (my very limited playing) than a 6 string and since I thought it sounded great I thought why not learn on one. Regardless, thank you still for your comment.