Rusty, the Daion Mugen is a wonderful guitar but as rare as rocking horse turds. Plus it'd be worth quite a bit of money now.

Al, When I had a 12 string and whenever I play one I also tune it down a tone and add the capo.

As for strings, well that's definitely a matter of personal preference. I know that the LAG that my mate has came with Elixer strings which sounded quite bright.

Good luck with the search.

CHeers

Bugsy