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String gauge for Taylor 12 string 562CE
I'm acquiring a 2019 Taylor 12 string 562CE. Looking to buy a set of fresh strings for when it arrives this week. For my OM28 and Timberline Harp guitars I use 11 gauge. Most likely I will standard tuning. Should I step it down to 10s or continue with 11s which I like on my OM28.
I'm considering gauges only. I've been the down the rabbit hole of string brands. I did purchase a 12 string capo G7th Newport. Another guitar adventure begins. Now also I need to thin the herd.
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I used 11s or 12s on my F212 (in standard pitch) for years, decades, really. Recently switched to 10s as I've gotten older. No noticeable differences in sound, to me, but a little easier on the guitar and my hands.
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I have this same guitar, I love the guitar.
I have tried 10s and 11s, my next plan is a set of 11s but I will change the g octave 9 to a 10, and the ee strings to 12s |
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I would recommend D'Addario EJ38 (10s) for your Taylor 562CE. If you prefer coated strings the XSAPB1047 PB set or the XTAPB1047-12 are very good.
And congratulations on that guitar! That is a very cool little 12-string. - Glenn
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I would suggest the Elixir Nanoweb 12 string set... 11's would be just fine. These are the strings that Taylor puts on their guitars.
Personally, I have come to prefer the phosphor bronze Nanoweb set (12-53), same gauge as my 6 string acoustic. The "standard" set of Elixir Nanoweb strings for a 12 string are the 80-20 variety. They ARE pricey, but once they settle in, the tone will last for a LOOOONG time! I've had sets on my Mark Angus 12 string (#58, 1983) for nearly three years, and they still sounded good after all that time! Taylor makes a very nice 12 string, and the GS shape is perfect for a 12 string, in my opinion... Enjoy!!!
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Per the Taylor site - it likely came from the factory with these:
Elixir Phosphor Bronze NANOWEB Light Gauge (.010 -.047) https://www.taylorguitars.com/suppor...auge-reference To confirm you can send a short email to [email protected]. My experience is that they are very quick to respond. I'm sure you're gonna love that guitar! |
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Congrats - I have a slightly older example of that guitar and it’s great! I tried Curt Mangan 11s on mine, but ended up going back to tens. I liked the extra playability, even though I do open tunings a lot. I think for standard tuning 10s will probably be fine for you; ymmv though!
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I have the 356 12-string and use 10s. Can you even stick 12s on a 12-string? My hand hurts thinking about it (even though I play with 12s or 13s on my six stringers)
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Elixir 12-string set in PB for me (so yes, these are 10s). For a long time now …love these for the tone and their longevity.
Edward |
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I use Pyramid 339, which are 11-50. What you don’t see in the gauge number is that the octaves are lighter than usual, making the overall tension the same. The playability is better for me because the A string (18 gauge in a 10-47 set and 15 gauge in Pyramid 339) is the hard one to Barre.
Another alternative heavier set is the GHS 11-48. They go light on the octaves also. The Pyramid 339 are under $10 a set from Germany. Try Banzai music or Thomann.
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String gauge for Taylor 12 string 562CE
I use the Elixir PB Light 12 string set on my Taylor 12 string guitars. The gauge is {.010 -.047}, and I tune them down a semi-tone to 'D#'. The 458e-R Grand Orchestra sounds amazing with these. And the 355 Jumbo is tuned to DADGAD intervals from there, {c#C#, g#G#, etcetera, to C#C#}. Mmmm. And as jseth and edward993 pointed out, they do last a long, long time. As do the Elixirs with which I string my six string guitars, mostly with the Elixir PB HD Light gauge {.013 - .053}. Yes, the unwound treble strings are Medium gauge and the 'G' string is a bit of a hybrid. In fact, the gauge as a whole is a hybrid gauge. Just like the feel and tone from the added {.001} to the trebles with these. I also fingerpick all my instruments using my nails as picks. I suspect it may cause less stress to the strings than using picks. Don't really know, nor do I really care. Just know what I like. Be well and play well, Don .
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I have a 752ce (same dimensions as the 562). I've been happy using 10-47 (or similar) for several years. I think 10-47's (ie, thinner than typical 6 strings) are a popular gauge for two reasons: 1) lowering the tension (from 12-strings) on both the neck joint and top; 2) providing a comfortable tension for fretting doubled strings. If you've been using 11's on your 6-string I'd think you'll prefer 10's vs 11's. WTS I just ordered a Santa Cruz Parabolic 12-string set. While shopping their holiday sale I noticed these for the first time last week. I'm a big fan of SC Parabolics. They're more expensive than typical strings but -for me- they last a very long time and I REALLY like the tone and feel of their 6-string sets. (Haven't rec'd my 12-string set yet, so no direct impressions, but I'm very hopeful.)
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