Are there single replacement strings for a 12-string?

[sharkydude50]

Originally Posted by The Bard Rocks

You can get them - at a cost. Often it just makes more sense to replace all of them (unless the string broke when it was new). I always save my last set of strings, and pull one from there in the event of break, to get me by untilI can replace therm all.

This is also what I do. That, and always have some extra new .010's, .012's around too.

[Rosewood99]

Originally Posted by The Bard Rocks

You can get them - at a cost. Often it just makes more sense to replace all of them (unless the string broke when it was new). I always save my last set of strings, and pull one from there in the event of break, to get me by untilI can replace therm all.

They were new.

[Sonics]

These are a good investment for both electric and acoustic guitars:

https://www.amazon.com/DAddario-PL01...strings+5+pack

[Rosewood99]

Originally Posted by Sonics

These are a good investment for both electric and acoustic guitars:

https://www.amazon.com/DAddario-PL01...strings+5+pack

I broke an A string. Are you sure those would fit?

[ljguitar]

Originally Posted by paulzoom

They were new.

Hi pz

I used to high-string guitars for studio backing, and just bought singles (12 in a tube of each weight for $2.19 tube) from Musician's Friend.

I ordered their Rogue house brand bulk strings. Their Plain strings (P series) ran from .008 - .022 weights for that price.

And their thin wound (B series) were $6-$8 for 12 strings. And the bottom two strings (5 & 6) were more in that $8 for 12 range.

They also had a Nickel (W series) for electrics.

I just made my self a 1.5" PVC pipe holder (40" long) that I store them in. Still have a bunch in the studio. Used some last year and they were still fine.

In fact I buy plain .013 all the time to replace the top string on my light gauge sets for my 6 string acoustic guitars. I've been using them for at least 4 years off the last batch I ordered and they are as lively as ever (we live in a very dry climate).

[Sonics]

Originally Posted by paulzoom

I broke an A string. Are you sure those would fit?

LOL! No my friend it is usually the high E..or B string that breaks. I think you need an .018 gauge string and you only need one!

https://www.amazon.com/DAddario-LE01...ds=.018+string

[jemartin]

Yes.. The strings are available. I just ordered some from Just Strings to make my custom set for the 12 string. What I have found is that GHS has a good selection of individual strings available from Just Strings. (more so than Daddario). Add to that the fact that they are the only main supplier that I have found that has an .018 wound string available... that I will use in that A octave position... Sounds better than the plain steel strings that come with normal sets. GHS makes that gauge available in a few of their alloys ( at least PB and 80/20).

[UncleJoe]

Originally Posted by The Bard Rocks

I always save my last set of strings, and pull one from there in the event of break, to get me by until I can replace therm all.

Originally Posted by merlin666

That's what I do too so just replace with a used one until next set change comes along... If there are any specific ones at higher risk of breakage then also makes sense to hold on to more than one from previous sets.

Originally Posted by sharkydude50

This is also what I do.

And here I thought I was the only one the hung on to old strings. Silly me.

The high G on my '81 Alvarez doesn't always last until it's time for a new set. I learned that early on and started keeping the old one around.

[Silly Moustache]

Originally Posted by paulzoom

It's the A string but the thinner one.

Well, all the above still applies - just visit your local store, or buy online - all you need to do is to know the gauge (it'll be on the package).

[PTC Bernie]

Originally Posted by tadol

The high G? I just bought a couple extras - .009s - always good to keep an extra in the case if you have a 12 string -

I always try to keep a few extra octave G's around. They NEVER make it to the next string change.

[Tom West]

Euphonon Company strings............!!
Tom

[GangstaPat]

I've replaced strings for my 12er with strings from an electric 6 string set.

[Sonics]

Originally Posted by GangstaPat

I've replaced strings for my 12er with strings from an electric 6 string set.

Indeed...every 12 string player should keep a pack of these in their case. It could get you out of a heap of trouble in the future.

https://www.amazon.com/DAddario-EJ38...shville+string