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Location: Carle Place, NY | As I posted earlier, I keep my 12 string tuned down 2 1/2 steps and use heavy gauge strings. There were some positive responses. I also have medium gauge (.13-.56) on one of my 6 strings that I keep tuned one step lower than standard. I learned about using heavier strings with lower tunings from a Leo Kottke instruction book. Leo does this a lot. My favorite "open" tuning for the 12 string is open E with the heavy strings- B E B E G# B. You can even go lower to open E flat as Leo does on Crow River Waltz from his first album. Anyone else use different tunings? |
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