Subject: RE: Twelve String Tuning From: 12string growler Date: 06 Nov 05 - 01:10 PM Used to have an EKO Ranger 12 in standard tuning, it started to lift the bridge off the body after about 8 years. I've had a Yam FG412b since 1978, always been in standard tuning, mainly with MEDIUM gauge on it, no problem with bridge or body, but I can get through strings at an alarming rate. BUt as my handle suggest's, I am rather heavy handed with the J Dunlop 60 gauge pick. Just in case you missed it SkipJack, there was e thread about EKo axes a couple of month's back. On entry I rather liked was the idea that they are a good protest march guitar, cos they still play in tune after laying somebody out with one. The original Aldermaston fighting guitar then!!! Chris |
Subject: RE: Twelve String Tuning From: Skipjack K8 Date: 06 Nov 05 - 04:59 PM LOL Chris! That's suspicious, as said EKO is covered with Anti Nuke stickers, so no doubt Eric has been dishing it out in the Seventies! |
Subject: RE: Twelve String Tuning From: Richard Bridge Date: 06 Nov 05 - 05:02 PM I know a man who has been playing a Washburn 12, in concert, with 13s on it, for years. Hands like spanners! He uses an 88 pick or heavier, and has been known to break 3 strings with the first swipe of the evening... |
Subject: RE: Twelve String Tuning From: GUEST,12 is the loneliest number Date: 04 Aug 07 - 11:29 AM Refresh |
Subject: RE: Twelve String Tuning From: evansakes Date: 05 Aug 07 - 03:17 AM Ever considered tuning your 12 string in fifths as opposed to octaves? It can produce interesting effects...Read all about the technique here http://www.daveandboo.com/tips/tips1.html#Anchor12string The sound becomes decidedly Crosby-esque (and I don't mean Bing!) gerry |
Subject: RE: Twelve String Tuning From: Stringsinger Date: 05 Aug 07 - 02:40 PM I'll take a standard-tuned Guild. The low-tuned sound like wallowing in musical mud. I like Leadbelly, though but no one plays it like him. He invented that sound. The thing about the 12 is the fourth string G above the first string E. The octave match above the standard G that is. That's where the bright comes in. Frank Hamilton |
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