collin Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Ok, I was wondering how do you tune the 12 string neck on the G 1275. Dont say like a regular 12 string because frankly i dont know that either, so detailed info plz. pics of g-1275 welcome, but more importantly the tuning issue, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midiman56 Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 E, A and D are tuned an octave apart G, B and high E are tuned indentically Some one else will have to supply the pics ... I ain't got one! Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Flick Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Ok' date=' I was wondering how do you tune the 12 string neck on the G 1275. Dont say like a regular 12 string because frankly i dont know that either, so detailed info plz. pics of g-1275 welcome, but more importantly the tuning issue, thanks[/quote'] String 1,3,5,7,9,11th strings are just like a standard 6 string E/B/G/D/A/E The 2nd string is E, same as the 1st The 4th string is B, same as the 2nd The 6th string is G, one octave higher than the normal G String The 8th string is D, one octave higher than the normal D String The 10th string is A, one octave higher than the normal A String The 12th string is E, one octave higher than the normal E String Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InsideMan Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 I had a "regular 12-strings" many moons ago and used to tune it a step lower, to D, to decrease the stress on the flat-top. This may not be as much of a factor with a solidbody. It might also be interesting to tune the 12-string neck to an open chord and play along with yourself on the 6-string neck. Just flappin' ma gums... Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stig Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Ok' date=' I was wondering how do you tune the 12 string neck on the G 1275. Dont say like a regular 12 string because frankly i dont know that either, so detailed info plz. pics of g-1275 welcome, but more importantly the tuning issue, thanks[/quote'] I used the shiny, little knobs up at the skinny end of the guitar. Sorry, couldn't resist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RotcanX Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 E' date=' A and D are tuned an octave apartG, B and high E are tuned indentically Some one else will have to supply the pics ... I ain't got one! Jim[/quote'] That high G string must be awfully floppy using that method, Jim. In a nutshell, you tune the fundamentals (the thicker strings) as you would any ordinary six string. The octaves (the thinner strings) on the E, A, D and G are tuned to match the tone of their partner played at the twelfth fret i.e. one full octave higher (easiest to pluck a harmonic). The B and the E are tuned to match their partners i.e. in unison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midiman56 Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Jesus ... what's up with me? I knew that! Okay ... from now on I promise to limit my contributions to witty comment and sparkling repartee! Sorry if I caused any confusion there! Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkuss Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 After playing my 12 string a lot I'm actually in favour of making the two Gs the same on mine because sometimes the octave stands out too much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doth Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 I have had a few Ovation USA 12 Strings over the years. Currently I have a Legacy LX that is a really nice guitar. Of course they are tuned in octaves for EADG and unison for the BE strings. Lightest string on top. However, I have always felt a twelve string sounds a little better when it is not *Perfectly* in tune. It adds something to the chorusing sound. I am not talking way out, just slightly off perfect. But to each their own. I have never tried to tune any to anything other than Concert pitch, but an open chord would be interesting. Maybe I will try that some day. Thank you, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpach10115 Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Try this web-site: http://www.guitarnoise.com/help/tuning-a-12-string-guitar/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geff Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Dude, I have enough trouble keeping my 6 strings in tune!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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