https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/12-strings-are-they-all-pigs/ Guitar Noise Discussion Board en-US Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:54:13 +0000 wpForo 60 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/12-strings-are-they-all-pigs/#post-111061 Thu, 14 Jul 2005 00:15:58 +0000 Guitar Players Discussion waltaja https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/12-strings-are-they-all-pigs/#post-111061 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/12-strings-are-they-all-pigs/#post-111043 Wed, 13 Jul 2005 23:03:57 +0000
:D]]> Guitar Players Discussion gizzy https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/12-strings-are-they-all-pigs/#post-111043 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/12-strings-are-they-all-pigs/#post-111005 Wed, 13 Jul 2005 21:28:39 +0000
So, back on topic... To sum it up, no, I don't think all twelve strings are bad, because if they were, they wouldn't be around, nobody would buy them. But I do think you might have to pay a little extra, or get a good setup and intonation, in order for it to sound, and play (almost) as well as a 6 string. It will for the most part, always be harder to play IMO, because they're are two string to push down, not one, making more tension on the strings...]]> Guitar Players Discussion yoyo286 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/12-strings-are-they-all-pigs/#post-111005 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/12-strings-are-they-all-pigs/#post-111003 Wed, 13 Jul 2005 21:27:29 +0000
As was said above, if you get them setup right, you'll find it as easy to play as a good 6-string with medium weight strings. But the key is getting it set up right.

Unless you really know what you're doing, a 12-string is worth the $50 you'll pay a luthier to set it up right.]]> Guitar Players Discussion kingpatzer https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/12-strings-are-they-all-pigs/#post-111003 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/12-strings-are-they-all-pigs/#post-110999 Wed, 13 Jul 2005 20:46:52 +0000
Now....the action. If it is high, you might find placing a capo on the second fret will lower the action a bit. If it is a old guitar, chances are it might have the heavier strings. With the heavier strings, the action at the nut is probably set a little higher, causing it to be harder to play for a beginner, or someone new to 12 strings. Again, I've found my action is lower with the capo. I have also tuned the strings down one whole step. I can still use my electronic tuner, tuning with the capo on the second fret.

Ok....anyone seeing anything wrong with all this....post it. I'm just learning, too.

BTW....I'm on my SECOND 12 string capo. Getting it this week. I will post about this when I get it.

Dennis]]> Guitar Players Discussion backtothefuture https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/12-strings-are-they-all-pigs/#post-110999 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/12-strings-are-they-all-pigs/#post-110992 Wed, 13 Jul 2005 20:05:26 +0000 Guitar Players Discussion gnease https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/12-strings-are-they-all-pigs/#post-110992 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/12-strings-are-they-all-pigs/#post-110991 Wed, 13 Jul 2005 20:04:15 +0000 Guitar Players Discussion teleplayer324 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/12-strings-are-they-all-pigs/#post-110991 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/12-strings-are-they-all-pigs/#post-110988 Wed, 13 Jul 2005 19:58:09 +0000
joe]]> Guitar Players Discussion forrok_star https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/12-strings-are-they-all-pigs/#post-110988 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/12-strings-are-they-all-pigs/#post-110983 Wed, 13 Jul 2005 19:13:05 +0000 Guitar Players Discussion A-J Charron https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/12-strings-are-they-all-pigs/#post-110983 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/12-strings-are-they-all-pigs/#post-110975 Wed, 13 Jul 2005 17:30:30 +0000
I was very impressed by the action on a particular Takamine that I tried, but it was out of my price range. Also I recently saw a used Larrivee 12er at GC for $299 which had low action and seemed very playable - so tempting! So you just have to get out and play several until you find one that's right for you.]]> Guitar Players Discussion slejhamer https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/12-strings-are-they-all-pigs/#post-110975