Recommend Strings for 12-String
Old Man Arthur
Posted 2006-12-20 1:08 AM (#225754)
Subject: Recommend Strings for 12-String



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Forgive me... I have a non-O 12-string coming. What kinda strings should I get? (After everyone calls me a traitor.) Good advice always helps.
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Jason_S
Posted 2006-12-20 1:13 AM (#225755 - in reply to #225754)
Subject: Re: Recommend Strings for 12-String


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elixer's. just my preference...jason
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jb
Posted 2006-12-20 7:16 AM (#225756 - in reply to #225754)
Subject: Re: Recommend Strings for 12-String


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Something cheap - the guitar won't sound that good anyway! Teehee!

Only kidding - I put Elixirs on my 12, just because I don't play it that often, and it's nice to have the strings last better for longer.

If you play it a lot, I wouldn't be able to tell you anything useful, I'm afraid...

JB
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Tupperware
Posted 2006-12-20 7:38 AM (#225757 - in reply to #225754)
Subject: Re: Recommend Strings for 12-String


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I've been quite happy with the non-coated d'addario's. Can't remember the number. Basically the cheapest DA-12's you can buy.
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Old Man Arthur
Posted 2006-12-20 9:01 AM (#225758 - in reply to #225754)
Subject: Re: Recommend Strings for 12-String



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Nice thought Tup. I figger that I will still be playing the my sixers mostly. But it will be nice to have the "full-orchestra-effect" lying around the house.
Any other suggestions? Saw some disgustingly cheap Martins...
I'd prefer something with "Longetivity."
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cliff
Posted 2006-12-20 9:06 AM (#225759 - in reply to #225754)
Subject: Re: Recommend Strings for 12-String


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D'Add EJ38's.
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FlySig
Posted 2006-12-20 11:18 AM (#225760 - in reply to #225754)
Subject: Re: Recommend Strings for 12-String



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I have a nice Alvarez 12 that I bought new in 1978, and have tried a number of brands of strings. The ones I really like are the Martin SP Phosphor Bronze, XL.
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