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iglupickin
Posted 2019-11-27 8:45 AM (#550574 - in reply to #550203)
Subject: Re: 12 string tuning what would you do


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Location: Fitzwilliam, New Hampshire
If your 12 string sits without being played, like any acoustic or even electric, it should be de-tuned so the neck or bridge area doesn't start to drift or lift. I agree with a comment that if tuning to concert pitch light strings or those that it came with originally is best. I have a Collectors 1986 shallow bowl and liked the sound of Martin Bronze strings (10-54)I used on my other acoustics but the heavier E string was a concern. The original strings were 10-53 it came with so I switched back to a D'Addario and actually it sounds as good or better, a bit more mid-range. An off topic comment is regarding an article I read not long ago that changing the strings to a different type, brand or gauge (not heavier if the guitar is not made for it) sometimes provides a different sound you might like.
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johngar
Posted 2019-11-29 10:36 AM (#550609 - in reply to #550203)
Subject: Re: 12 string tuning what would you do


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Posts: 55

Location: Troutdale oregon
Thanks for the reply. I try and play my guitars regularly and seems to be doing fine so far in standard pitch and 10/47 strings. Although I think it could use a bit of a set up. Action seems a little high but sounds great and stays in tune.
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Moscow
Posted 2019-11-30 3:44 PM (#550611 - in reply to #550203)
Subject: RE: 12 string tuning what would you do


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Posts: 24

I have a 1615 that I routinely keep tuned to DADGAD. That said, after this last string change it's been in standard tuning. 

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