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Location: Urbana, IL | I received my Adamas W598 on Friday so I'm a new comer to the 12 string world. It came from the factory with the standard Adamas 1611 (10-47) which I have since replaced with some D'addario EJ41s (9-45). I know it's impossible to get the tension, overall and by string pairs, down to that of a 6 string (especially one with 10-47 on it) but I've been working out some numbers on getting it really low.
The 1616 strings that come stock have an overall tension of 266 lbs and with the custom set I'm looking at, I'll be getting the total tension down to around 185 lbs. I've found that the Adamas top is so sensitive, the lighter strings still produce good volume and tone so I'm not worried about going with a 9-42 set.
Who else uses extra light strings on their 12 string and what has been your experience with them? |
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Location: Alagoas, Brazil | I use the 9-42 dAddarios on my Craviola. I was worried because the stock .10 gauge strings seemed to be lifting the top. Now this problem is gone. Also, they are easier on the fingers |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | I use 10s on my 2080D longneck 12.
I use 10s on my Baxendale 12
I was surprised that Ovation recommended 10s for the longneck but the proof is in the sound. |
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Location: Newington, CT | Originally posted by stephent28:
I use 10s on my 2080D longneck 12.
I use 10s on my Baxendale 12
I was surprised that Ovation recommended 10s for the longneck but the proof is in the sound. I'd REALLY love to hear something from that longneck! Any recordings out there, T28? And, if not, any coming soon? |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | The song I did on the OFC3 disc was with the 6 string longneck.
If you don't have the CD I am sure it will eventually turn up on BrotherBobbo's SOTD thread.
Haven't released anything that I can think of with the 12 string longneck.
Several got to play it at the Racoonfest and I think most of them liked what they heard! |
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Location: SoCal | .10's...... |
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Location: Tennessee | 10's on my O'12. 9's on the Deacon 12. The action is crazy low on both of them. |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Originally posted by stonebobbo:
10's on my O'12. 9's on the Deacon 12. Ditto |
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Location: Germany | 10's (EJ38) on my wood-top Elite 1538 but I tune it down a half-tone. This reduces tension from 254 lbs to 220 lbs. Really rumbles and makes some tunes easier to sing.
10's on my Adamas 1688 and tuned to concert pitch. Don't worry with an Adamas guitar. The carbon top won't deform over time. I've never heard of an Adamas guitar (including 12-strings) in need of a neck-reset. And in the meantime there are specimen in the thirties out there.
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Location: Jet City | Originally posted by Charlie Ramon:
I've never heard of an Adamas guitar... My 2080 neck had to be reset |
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Location: Urbana, IL | Don't worry with an Adamas guitar. The carbon top won't deform over time. I've never heard of an Adamas guitar (including 12-strings) in need of a neck-reset. And in the meantime there are specimen in the thirties out there. That thought never even crossed my mind. ;) That's part of the reason I bought an Adamas. I just want to keep the tension on the lighter sides. I don't expect a 12 string to play just like a 6 string so I'm just trying to get them as close as possible, within reason. |
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Location: SoCal | When I first got my Adamas I 12 string years ago, I put mediums on it (think they were .12-.52). Sounded great but I could see the pull on the top.... |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Originally posted by Charlie Ramon:
I've never heard of an Adamas guitar (including 12-strings) in need of a neck-reset. I've had 2 adamas need neck resets. One was an 1687 and the other an SMT. It can happen. Both were brought back to perfect condition without issue. |
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Location: South of most, North of few | .010's |
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Location: Nashville TN. | 10s |
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What gauge string are you using on your O/A 12 string?
