Starfire 12string......String Gauges

[theonemanband]

Hello, I have a Guild Sarfire 1V 12 string, purchased new eighteen months ago, currently strung with my preferred choice, Ernie Ball 10-46 nickel wound strings. I keep the guitar tuned to A440 concert pitch but I am considering trying a set of La Bella Stainless Steel flatwound 11-52. Is this likely to cause any issues with the instrument? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.......Brian T. William's.

 

[M.S.Cone]

Hi,
I can’t imagine that 11s would cause any issues, outside of the nut being able to accommodate the wider strings. I have played 12 string for most of my time as a guitar player and if you’re looking for a thicker, deeper sound out of the instrument, I would suggest tuning down a whole step. Playing in DGCFAD adds so much to 12 strings. Then, if you’re ambitious, drop it down to CGCFAD, and tell me it doesn’t sound even better! Good luck in your search for strings.