Stringing a 12 string as a 6
jyam4
Posted 2005-05-21 2:01 PM (#150030)
Subject: Stringing a 12 string as a 6


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Hey guys...
I've heard that you can string a 12 string guitar as a six string. Has anyone done this? If so, does it work well?
Joe
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stephent28
Posted 2005-05-21 2:05 PM (#150031 - in reply to #150030)
Subject: Re: Stringing a 12 string as a 6



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Plays like a wide neck. You might have to readjust the relief on the neck if you decided to keep it that way.
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jyam4
Posted 2005-05-21 3:15 PM (#150032 - in reply to #150030)
Subject: Re: Stringing a 12 string as a 6


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Thanks, I was just looking at a 12 string on ebay, and I really don't have a desire to begin trying to keep 12 strings in tune
Joe
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TRboy
Posted 2005-05-22 12:08 AM (#150033 - in reply to #150030)
Subject: Re: Stringing a 12 string as a 6



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Thanks, I was just looking at a 12 string on ebay, and I really don't have a desire to begin trying to keep 12 strings in tune
Joe
It's just like Travelers Rest!............ain't nuttin' to it!! :D
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Standingovation
Posted 2005-05-22 3:53 AM (#150034 - in reply to #150030)
Subject: Re: Stringing a 12 string as a 6



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OK, this is a really stupid question, but WHY would you want to string a 12 string with only 6 strings? I could understand if you already owned the guitar, but you say you are shopping for one on ebay. Why not just shop for a 6 string guitar?

I admit, I have tried stringing one of my 12's with only 6 strings and it worked OK. But it bothered me that the strings were not symmetric on the fretboard. I would recommend if you do this, that at least you get a 6 string nut so things are nicely centered.

Dave
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