D tuner for a twelve string?

[Iwanna655]

I have started to play more often in drop D. But I really like playing 12's does anyone know if they make a D tuner that will drop both of the low E's?

ken

[Andromeda]

Let me see if I understand the question...I have a 12 string and I play in drop D tunning from time to time. I use my electric tuner to tune down to D (not always I can do it myself) But the tuner will pick up both octives, I just usually do it one at a time.

[Iwanna655]

No, I was wonering if they make the lever that drops the E to a D for a twelve string.

ken

[DM3MD]

Do you mean like an EVH D-tuna? That little knob you pull back on to drop an electric guitar from E to D? If thats the case, highly unlikely. But, you do have a tuner on board your guitar already, use your D string!!!!

[taygull]

I think what he is looking for , is the ability to change the low E string without having to "retune".

That is what the knob does on a 6 string that is set up with one!

I've never heard of one on a 12.

[DM3MD]

Any good chromatic tuner will pick up the D note, both the 4th string and the octave...

[Iwanna655]

Originally posted by taygull
I think what he is looking for , is the ability to change the low E string without having to "retune".

That is what the knob does on a 6 string that is set up with one!

I've never heard of one on a 12.

Yep that'swhat I'm talking about. I've thought about it some and it should be doable just expensive.

ken

[JJBW]

hmmm...didn't Leo Kottke use one of those at one point?
I've defenetly seen people use them.

[Yoda]

I don't recall ever seeing one, but Kyser makes a 'dropped D" capo. It has a notch just out for the low D strings. Slap it on and you're immediately in 'dropped D'.

Yoda

[dutch]

yes I love my 12 string dropped to d

I find it easier to tune my guitar to standard tunning with the capo on the 2nd fret\
and then when i take the capo off it is in dropp d


it is awesome

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