Dermot:Jason
Interesting topic, I've wondered about 12 string guitars.
I came across the following video a while ago.
In the video he suggests tuning down a whole step to take some tension off the bridge and make it easier to play.
Do many folk tune down Standard Tuning even on a six string, to make playing easier?
Although it would reduce the tension making it easier to play, wouldn't it change the sound of the guitar if playing with other folk
tuned to Standard Tuning?
Dermot
I saw that same clip while looking around on YT for sound samples of various models. In fact many players recommend tuning down a full step to reduce the stress. I like that idea very much.
I will tune my 6 string down a half step to a full step sometimes while learning a certain song (if that is how the original is played). I am kind of a nut when it comes to that. I like to hear the same sound as I hear on the recording (albeit much more sloppy while I play... :silly: ). The nice thing is that while your guitar is tuned down, it is easy to get back to standard tuning by simply placing a capo on the first fret for a half step and the second fret for a whole step. That way, if you are playing with others in standard tuning, you could be right back in the mix of things...
Jason