Guild Starfire 12string. String tension question. - FRETS.NET2024-03-28T16:23:08Zhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/forum/topics/guild-starfire-12string-string-tension-question?commentId=2177249%3AComment%3A191597&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThanks for the reply Walter.…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2020-06-09:2177249:Comment:1915602020-06-09T15:46:58.796ZBrian T. Williamshttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/BrianTWilliams
<p>Thanks for the reply Walter.</p>
<p>Just thought I'd like to try the flat wound thingy after all I have read about it's contribution to the 60's Beatles, Byrds, Searchers sound.</p>
<p>After thinking on it a bit longer, I decided not to go ahead, and stick with (what I think) is a great sound anyway.</p>
<p>"You don't know what you've got 'till it's gone)...J. Mitchell. :-)</p>
<p>Thanks for the reply Walter.</p>
<p>Just thought I'd like to try the flat wound thingy after all I have read about it's contribution to the 60's Beatles, Byrds, Searchers sound.</p>
<p>After thinking on it a bit longer, I decided not to go ahead, and stick with (what I think) is a great sound anyway.</p>
<p>"You don't know what you've got 'till it's gone)...J. Mitchell. :-)</p> i'd be scared if it were a fl…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2020-06-08:2177249:Comment:1913512020-06-08T04:09:34.294ZWalter W Wrighthttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/WalterWWright
<p>i'd be scared if it were a flat top acoustic but since it's really a solidbody electric it should be fine.</p>
<p>heavy flats seem like an odd choice for a 12-string though</p>
<p>i'd be scared if it were a flat top acoustic but since it's really a solidbody electric it should be fine.</p>
<p>heavy flats seem like an odd choice for a 12-string though</p> Sure, I believe that's the ca…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2020-05-13:2177249:Comment:1913102020-05-13T19:43:23.151ZMike Kolbhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/MikeKolb
<p>Sure, I believe that's the case. The guitar should be built stoutly-enough that simply swapping out a set of strings ought not to cause any structural damage. </p>
<p>Of course, if you wanted to be extra careful, I suppose it wouldn't hurt to give Guild a call or drop them an e-mail to get their advice.... but my own opinion is that it'll be fine. </p>
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<p>Sure, I believe that's the case. The guitar should be built stoutly-enough that simply swapping out a set of strings ought not to cause any structural damage. </p>
<p>Of course, if you wanted to be extra careful, I suppose it wouldn't hurt to give Guild a call or drop them an e-mail to get their advice.... but my own opinion is that it'll be fine. </p>
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<p></p> Thank you Mike. Thank you for…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2020-05-13:2177249:Comment:1915972020-05-13T06:45:38.236ZBrian T. Williamshttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/BrianTWilliams
Thank you Mike. Thank you for your reply. Yes, I am comfortable adjusting the setup, but by main concern is that the extra tension will not cause any structural damage considering I wish to keep the guitar at A440 pitch. Your advice would be that that should not be an issue?<br />
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Thank you....Brian
Thank you Mike. Thank you for your reply. Yes, I am comfortable adjusting the setup, but by main concern is that the extra tension will not cause any structural damage considering I wish to keep the guitar at A440 pitch. Your advice would be that that should not be an issue?<br />
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Thank you....Brian You might have to snug-up the…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2020-05-12:2177249:Comment:1913942020-05-12T20:36:45.049ZMike Kolbhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/MikeKolb
<p>You might have to snug-up the trussrod a taste after installing the heavier set but, other than that, there shouldn't be any issues.</p>
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<p>You might have to snug-up the trussrod a taste after installing the heavier set but, other than that, there shouldn't be any issues.</p>
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