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Post by jono1uk on Apr 16, 2018 16:28:17 GMT
my 12 string has a set of 10's on at present..will it handle 12's in standard tuning?
Jon
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Post by Michael Messer on Apr 16, 2018 17:13:11 GMT
Hi Jono,
I see no reason why a guitar won't handle a set of 12s in standard.
Not advertising.... but you will find that Newtone round core will have less tension than a regular hexagonal core set.
I should have asked this question before answering yours; what guitar is it?
Shine On
Michael.
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Post by jono1uk on Apr 16, 2018 17:33:27 GMT
This one Michael My new Faith Venus ..  |
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Post by Michael Messer on Apr 16, 2018 18:04:03 GMT
Jono, I would take a leap of Faith and fit the strings you want to fit. Newtone round cores, I am sure they'll be fine. If not, we'll go and see Patrick and sort him out!!
Shine On
Michael
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Post by Michael Messer on Apr 16, 2018 18:06:53 GMT
....just as an additional comment, and being serious....
I prefer 12 string guitars tuned down, so even in standard I would tune it a tone or semitone down. I think they sound better, not so choked.
Shine On
Michael
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Post by bonzo on Apr 16, 2018 18:19:03 GMT
Hi Jono, I use the Newtone 13 strings on my Washburn 12. I do only play in open tuning though. If you want to hear something big try CFCFAC! But you will need the heavier gauge strings, which brings us back to the Newtones!
Let us know how it goes.
Best wishes to you all, John
P.S. I can't remember if the guys at Newtone, Neil I think it is, made the set up for me or if it was a standard set.
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Post by bonzo on Apr 16, 2018 18:26:37 GMT
It's me again! Michael gave me similar advice about my 12 string and it's stood me in good stead. (Of course)!
Our posts have crossed, but I'm sure you can see a consensus forming here!
Best wishes to you all, John
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Post by lonelyjelly on Apr 16, 2018 22:16:22 GMT
I’d definitely tune down at least a half step for comfort...prob a whole tone. You can always capo the 1st, 2nd, etc fret :-)
Nice guitar, have fun!
Lew
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Post by Stevie on Apr 16, 2018 23:17:14 GMT
I have a Tacoma Guild F512 and string it with D'Addario 12s, but like MM suggested, I have it tuned down two semitones. Sounds pretty fine to me and seems to sing a little more freely and at the same reduces the pull on the bridge plate. My friend in Shropshire has a Taylor 12. It's what gave me the GAS for one. His Taylor shimmers nicely, but it doesn't have that grand piano on your lap feel that the Guild has. I think next time I'll give Newtones a go on the Guild.
e&oe...
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