Hi
I am starting properly, for the first time in my long playing life, to really significantly upgrade my 12-string.
Currently I have an old Yamaha FG - 312, on which I have written many songs. I have 10 thou on top and it is, as advised by the Guide book at the time, have it tuned down a tone. So advice on the best, given those facts would be good. As for playing style on my 12 string - I use my guitar to create moods with dynamic, rhythm and arms.
I appreciate the posting by strang identifying best guitars for tuning down. On that string identified how that heavy strings muddy the sound, so I am thankful not to be using heavier strings, especially as my fingers are developing arthritic contortions, particularly on the 2nd finger of both hands (bent about 3 degrees out of alignment) and 1st (which has swollen on my right hand, being right-handed).
Now I want to really upgrade. Today I have learnt that some Guild tuning pegs aren't good and also that there don't seem to be any really good pickups, none bearing such good fruit as a mic.
So any direction given all these things would be most welcome. God Bless. Rava
Hmmmm not sure in what sense you or Strang is using heavy strings as muddy ?
I play open tunings and light strings do not work well at all for that at least for me .
Cougar and others along with me have 12 string tunes you could listen to that with give you an idea of there sound . I guess there’s pro vids on you tube as well . Lol
I mostly finger pick . The imports are fine sounding but American models definitely have them beat from my experience.
I have a 2013 F212XLCE which is my first Guild 12 ever lol but I had a FG312 many many years ago . Laminated back and sides . I didn’t realize how not so great it sounded until I took up recording . But just my perspective but it was a very tough guitar and was abused plenty . Lol
back to Guild , have not had any tuning issues especially with humidity changes , onc
Hi
I am starting properly, for the first time in my long playing life, to really significantly upgrade my 12-string.
Currently I have an old Yamaha FG - 312, on which I have written many songs. I have 10 thou on top and it is, as advised by the Guide book at the time, have it tuned down a tone. So advice on the best, given those facts would be good. As for playing style on my 12 string - I use my guitar to create moods with dynamic, rhythm and arms.
I appreciate the posting by strang identifying best guitars for tuning down. On that string identified how that heavy strings muddy the sound, so I am thankful not to be using heavier strings, especially as my fingers are developing arthritic contortions, particularly on the 2nd finger of both hands (bent about 3 degrees out of alignment) and 1st (which has swollen on my right hand, being right-handed).
Now I want to really upgrade. Today I have learnt that some Guild tuning pegs aren't good and also that there don't seem to be any really good pickups, none bearing such good fruit as a mic.
So any direction given all these things would be most welcome. God Bless. Rava
Hi
I am starting properly, for the first time in my long playing life, to really significantly upgrade my 12-string.
Currently I have an old Yamaha FG - 312, on which I have written many songs. I have 10 thou on top and it is, as advised by the Guide book at the time, have it tuned down a tone. So advice on the best, given those facts would be good. As for playing style on my 12 string - I use my guitar to create moods with dynamic, rhythm and arms.
I appreciate the posting by strang identifying best guitars for tuning down. On that string identified how that heavy strings muddy the sound, so I am thankful not to be using heavier strings, especially as my fingers are developing arthritic contortions, particularly on the 2nd finger of both hands (bent about 3 degrees out of alignment) and 1st (which has swollen on my right hand, being right-handed).
Now I want to really upgrade. Today I have learnt that some Guild tuning pegs aren't good and also that there don't seem to be any really good pickups, none bearing such good fruit as a mic.
So any direction given all these things would be most welcome. God Bless. Rava
I have westerly 120 OM no tuning peg issues .
Few asked questions not answered from I think but these guys will help you .
My 12 is a 2013 F212XLCE it’s my first Guild 12 but I did have FG 312 for many years and it was a tough built guitar.
there laminated back and sides . Honestly I didn’t know how not so great it sounded once I started recording and starting my journey into all solid guitars .
The Guild imports sound good but in my experience the USA models are the better.
no disrespect but some of us non pros have a few 12 string tunes posted like Cougar and me I’m sorry I can’t remember who else , I known Cougar for a long time
so easy to remember.lmao
some in members music.
I don’t understand the heavy gauge string issues though . I play mostly open tunings and in that sense light gauge strings don’t cut it . Lol
lastly I’ll take any opportunity to post a tune at for a hit ! Hahahahaha
kidding on the hit part . Anyway here’s two .
With the F212.
just a quick tune giving the my new girl a work out . I call it slow burn because my shoulder was feeling the burn as the song progressed . :)
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Not much to say just a tune its good to play the 12 again :)
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Good luck on your search and to see an update
