Try dropping your 12 string down 2 tones to a C instead of E

[taabru45]

I put on a set of Medium D'addarios, Phosphor Bronze, and tuned it way down to a C. What fun now its like playing Leo Kottkes' guitar. I think I'll leave it like that. A song like Early Mornin' Rain, is made for that sound. I am really impressed with how much lower end and full spectrum tone the humble little f112 is capable of. Guilds never fail to impress when you take them into 'new' territory. Steffan

 

[Scratch]

Bronson is ready for a new set. Think I'll try that this weekend, Steffan. EMR is such a great song; I've been tuning to 'F' for that one lately. I'll give it a trial run in 'C'...

 

[taabru45]

After you tune your guitar up. drop the low strilng a tone. (like a drop D tuning) sounds great. You have that old time vintage 12 strilng sound. Marvelous. Have fun Scratch.

 

[dogberry]

"I put on a set of Medium D'addarios, Phosphor Bronze, and tuned it way down to a C. What fun now its like playing Leo Kottkes' guitar."

I'm gonna have to try that, though I doubt it'll make me sound like Leo.

 

[RussD]

I firmly believe that jumbos and 17" lower bout guitars (like my very cool G41 that will certainly make its way to Arlington) demand drop tunings. A low C adds a new dimension to songs in C, F, or Am. Try one of each!