Twelve String Tuning

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