josh brokaw
Junior Member
Howdy folks,
Recently got myself into a place where all the guitars can be out at once and am diving into some recording. Figuring out exactly how we want to go about setting up my modest array of Guild 12s for maximum tuning/tonal flexibility.
The D4-12 has great action, got gigged in the Keys this winter, it's staying in standard for gigging. One must always be able to strum "Last Dance with Mary Jane."
The '65 F212 has not so great action. Currently it's getting played in an open C tuning with light strings on it. Using it to learn 'John Henry' and other classics of the country blues school and messing with some bottleneck. Wondering if a slightly heavier set of strings would help give it a little more punch for open D and G tunings without unduly stressing the neck of a guitar that's already seen plenty of stress (and sounds great).
My '78 G312 I've pretty much kept in D standard. Bought it with a neck break which had to be reglued last year. Action's definitely not spec now, but not terrible either. It's got wonderful resonance, especially in the mids and bottom end. I'm thinking about putting it in a C# standard a la Kottke for recording both strumming and picking. Same question: string types and gauges that would get the most out of it.
Should I consider having someone compensate the bridges on any of these?
Any current luthier recommendations in or around central PA would be appreciated as well for this sort of work.
Thanks in advance.
Recently got myself into a place where all the guitars can be out at once and am diving into some recording. Figuring out exactly how we want to go about setting up my modest array of Guild 12s for maximum tuning/tonal flexibility.
The D4-12 has great action, got gigged in the Keys this winter, it's staying in standard for gigging. One must always be able to strum "Last Dance with Mary Jane."
The '65 F212 has not so great action. Currently it's getting played in an open C tuning with light strings on it. Using it to learn 'John Henry' and other classics of the country blues school and messing with some bottleneck. Wondering if a slightly heavier set of strings would help give it a little more punch for open D and G tunings without unduly stressing the neck of a guitar that's already seen plenty of stress (and sounds great).
My '78 G312 I've pretty much kept in D standard. Bought it with a neck break which had to be reglued last year. Action's definitely not spec now, but not terrible either. It's got wonderful resonance, especially in the mids and bottom end. I'm thinking about putting it in a C# standard a la Kottke for recording both strumming and picking. Same question: string types and gauges that would get the most out of it.
Should I consider having someone compensate the bridges on any of these?
Any current luthier recommendations in or around central PA would be appreciated as well for this sort of work.
Thanks in advance.