eltonwce Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 I just purchased a OO Rosewood/Sitka guitar attached at the 12th fret.25.5 scale. I had never played one before. It seems as if the strings are under a lot more tension. Does anyone have any experience with this. It will take a little while to get used to this. Does any one know if this is normal? Thanks in advance. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 In terms of string tension, I assume you are talking about long scale compared to short scale rather than number of frets. A 12 fret guitar will typically have less string tension than a 14 fret guitar of the same scale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave F Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 I would try a few different types of strings. You can probably get a lot of suggestions here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldCowboy Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 What guitar(s) have you been accustomed to playing prior to your 12 fret OO, and what strings do you customarily use? What strings are currently installed on the OO? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayoubengal1954 Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 I just purchased a OO Rosewood/Sitka guitar attached at the 12th fret.25.5 scale. I had never played one before. It seems as if the strings are under a lot more tension. Does anyone have any experience with this. It will take a little while to get used to this. Does any one know if this is normal? Thanks in advance. Bill I have a 12 fret Santa Cruz Guitar Company RS, and I haven't noticed extra tension. I do tune down a 1/2 step with 13s so maybe that is why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 String tension is a product of string gauge and scale length. Where the guitar neck meets the body has no impact on string tension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drathbun Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 String tension is a product of string gauge and scale length. Where the guitar neck meets the body has no impact on string tension. What JT said. Elton said 25.5" scale. That's the same scale as a Telecaster. So I'd expect some pretty bright, snappy tones out of it. I'm sure you'd feel that tension in your hands. You might want to reduce the gauge of your string choice from what you have to make it slightly easier to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eltonwce Posted June 23, 2016 Author Share Posted June 23, 2016 Thanks for the responses. I think it is just getting used to a new guitar with different brand strings.I typically use Martin PB or Gibson if I can find them. I have both long and short scale guitars and am used to playing with medium strins. Not sure what is on guitar. It is a new Larrivee.Really nice guitar. I have six Gibsons and thought I would try something different with a 12 fret. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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