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I use Elixr's on all my guitars, but I also hear good things of D'Addario
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BTW, may I echo that the G7th 12-string capo is easily the best 12-er capo I've ever used. Not just for its intuitive design that is stupid-easy to use, but simply because it works better and doesn't pull sharp (perhaps softer rubber or flatter radius??) than the others. I like/use the Planet Waves DualAction capo for my 6ers beccause they are fast, one-hand-use capos with adjustable tension. But for the 12, it's the G7th bar none. Edward |
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Martin SP Lifespan extra light phosphor bronze, but next time I think I'll give Elixir a try. I do like the nanos on my other guitars. It will be awhile, the strings on now are new. I especially like coated on the 12 to reduce string changes
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All this talk about tension and string gauges but little reference to scale lengths which makes quite a difference - fr instance my D12-20 has a 24.9" scale length whereas my Del Arte has a scale length of 26.5".
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And the extra sleeves for the octaves are not needed. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhPUcdREZ-M |
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Tuned To A440
The "short Scale" Collings 12-string (the 02-A model) comes from Austin tuned to A440, with D'Addario strings; EJ38's. I didn't "need" to change 'em until 4 months after I bought it, (new.) Since it's an "O" shape body, and built "short scale"... it appears to be the perfect "marriage" of concept & design. It's very comfortable to play, has tone (& overtones) all day long...and it's built to perfection....meeting all the requirements anyone would like, for one of the most incredible guitars I've ever played...(since I've been playing since 1964.)
As far as the neck is concerned, it's fully adjustable, should the need ever arise, but since it's only 71/2 months "old" there's no need. An exceptional instrument all the way around. (Included is the "lifetime" warranty, if I ever have a serious issue with it.) My best... now back to "folksinging!" 1folksinger |
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