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Post subject: Tuning a Strat 12-string - help please :-)
Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2007 2:18 pm
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Hi, I'm a newbie to the fender Forums.

Although I have several Strats, my most recent acquisition is the Stratocaster XII -- the 12-string.

Anyone want to tell me what the recommended standard tuning is, along with suggested string gauges, or where I might find this info? I must say that I play .010s on a regular Strat.

I got the Burgundy Mist and find it very attractive. I had the frets done and put in a set of Vintage Noiseless pick-ups. This is a very nice guitar and the neck is excellent.

I must also say that I'm a relatively new player -- about four years, so please pardon my ignorance. My main instrument is keyboards, especially Hammond organ.

thanks,
Z :)


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Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2007 2:38 pm
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http://www.guitarnoise.com/faq.php?id=22 explains 12 string tuning.


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Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2007 1:02 pm
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Thank you -- I visited the page and it's very helpful!

all good wishes,
Z :D


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Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2007 2:24 pm
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Happy to help. How do you like the 12 string strat?


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Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2007 4:02 pm
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Just as a recommendation, you might want to keep your 12-string tuned to standard a half step down, just to take it easy on the neck.
The tension of 12 strings on a neck is brutality at its best.


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