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Strings to tame Yamaha 12-String's brightness
I have a wonderful Yamaha LL16-12 ARE Original Jumbo 12-String
Solid Engelmann Spruce Top, Solid Rosewood Back and Sides L I N K I've been through an unjustifiable number of 12-string guitars, but I've kept this Yamaha the longest. If I get rid of it, I should be put in a psych-ward. Although it's easy on the hands to play, I tune it down to Eb because I prefer how it sounds. When I have friends over and we play one another's guitars, I tune it back up to standard so nobody has to use a capo. However, I wonder if there's a pack of strings that would make the guitar sound deeper and full-bodied even when tuned to E standard. Probably not, but I thought I'd ask anyway. The people at AGF are knowledgeable and friendly. (The strings on it right now are D'Addario phosphor bronze EJ38. I love them.) Last edited by Leo MacIntosh; 06-26-2022 at 02:35 AM. |
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Thomastik-Infeld Plectrums - soft feel, warm tone, beautifully made - expensive
GHS Silk & Bronze - these feel and play like PB strings but with a warmer tone. D'Addario Silk & Steel - soft feel and warm tone but not as good as Plectrums. Newtone strings UK also has low tension Heritage 12-string sets - these are great for increasing string gauges without the increase in tension.https://newtonestrings.com/shop/heri...tic-12-string/
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