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02-09-2018, 03:51 PM
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Wow... I haven't really had any trouble with this, other than locating them fast enough to actually get the harmonic to ring in tempo.
But this thread really delivered, so much great information! Thanks to all! I am going to have to experiment with moving my right hand around and see how that effects things as recommending in this thread. I must be lucky, my Taylor the harmonics ring out very nicely. Better than my electric guitar for sure. 
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02-09-2018, 10:03 PM
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3 tips:
1. you need to find the node on the string & it may not line up exactly with the fret. 2. your right hand needs to move closer to the bridge when it plucks the string This creates more upper frequencies & makes the harmonics stronger. 3. left hand needs a light touch...very light touch. HTH
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02-10-2018, 09:01 AM
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The solution is to have two PUs on at the same time, so at least one will pick up any harmonic. (It's highly unlikely both will be under a node of the same harmonic!) Also, give yourself a reasonable amount of gain or compression.
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02-10-2018, 09:31 AM
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Have to agree that practice is the answer and accuracy will vary from day to day.
My favorite 12th followed by 7th string harmonics can be found in Buffalo Springfield's "For What It's Worth". Neil Young played those harmonics as well as the lead fills. Neil used to live locally and I had a chance to ask him about that sound. What you're hearing is his old Gretsch 6120 plugged straight into a then-new, stock Fender Twin Reverb with the reverb cranked and vibrato on. Nothing else was done at the board. CLASSIC! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIoKr9VDg3A
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02-10-2018, 09:52 AM
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Yes. It's all about the position of where you strike the string.
Try playing the 1st line of Star Spangled Banner on the low 6th string. 3 4 5 4 3 2 You'll see that the position you strike the string for the harmonic is so important. Also, the 3rd fret harmonic is closer to 3 1/3 fret position, and the 2nd fret harmonic is more like 2 1/2.
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