String Tension Question - FRETS.NET2024-03-29T00:22:02Zhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/forum/topics/string-tension-question-1?commentId=2177249%3AComment%3A188425&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noi wouldn't worry.
it's old ch…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2019-10-23:2177249:Comment:1884252019-10-23T06:50:15.357ZWalter W Wrighthttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/WalterWWright
<p>i wouldn't worry.</p>
<p>it's old cheap 12-string <span style="text-decoration: underline;">flattops</span> that collapse over time, your electric guitar will be fine.</p>
<p>the main thing is to keep the neck adjusted to be properly straight, if it spends years and decades in a bad upbow it might not want to straighten out any more. otherwise don't give it a second thought</p>
<p>i wouldn't worry.</p>
<p>it's old cheap 12-string <span style="text-decoration: underline;">flattops</span> that collapse over time, your electric guitar will be fine.</p>
<p>the main thing is to keep the neck adjusted to be properly straight, if it spends years and decades in a bad upbow it might not want to straighten out any more. otherwise don't give it a second thought</p> Cheers Guys,
I’d never seen t…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2019-10-02:2177249:Comment:1882912019-10-02T21:37:45.869ZBrian T. Williamshttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/BrianTWilliams
<p>Cheers Guys,</p>
<p>I’d never seen that string tension calculator before (found the link here) so just thought I’d give it a try and check out the result.</p>
<p>I just love something new to worry about!! :-)</p>
<p>Cheers Guys,</p>
<p>I’d never seen that string tension calculator before (found the link here) so just thought I’d give it a try and check out the result.</p>
<p>I just love something new to worry about!! :-)</p> "All" 12-strings will eventua…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2019-10-01:2177249:Comment:1881532019-10-01T10:34:40.503ZPalle Clausenhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/PalleClausen
<p>"All" 12-strings will eventually collapse due to the string tension. It is only a matter of time :-)</p>
<p>Just play and don't worry. If you worry, you can always tune down and use a capo. That will decrease the string tension.</p>
<p>"All" 12-strings will eventually collapse due to the string tension. It is only a matter of time :-)</p>
<p>Just play and don't worry. If you worry, you can always tune down and use a capo. That will decrease the string tension.</p> Hi Brian! You should be golde…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2019-10-01:2177249:Comment:1880612019-10-01T00:21:14.136ZTodd Reichhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/ToddReich
<p>Hi Brian! You should be golden; .010-.046 is not very heavy for a 12-string set, and new Guild Starfire 12s ship from the factory with that set by spec (Specifically: D'Addario EXL150). Given that their factory spec is that set, I'm sure you'd find that if you have critical warping of the neck then you'd be able to exercise your Lifetime Warranty (I'm assuming this is a new Guild and you are the original owner). If you need further assistance on this point, I'd recommend contacting Guild's…</p>
<p>Hi Brian! You should be golden; .010-.046 is not very heavy for a 12-string set, and new Guild Starfire 12s ship from the factory with that set by spec (Specifically: D'Addario EXL150). Given that their factory spec is that set, I'm sure you'd find that if you have critical warping of the neck then you'd be able to exercise your Lifetime Warranty (I'm assuming this is a new Guild and you are the original owner). If you need further assistance on this point, I'd recommend contacting Guild's customer support for more info.</p>
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<p>Hope this helps!</p>