Hey 12 string players! I'm curious to see how 12 string players tune their 12s. I've been told it's a good idea to tune 12s low to keep less tension on the ...
Compromise...tune down 1/2 step...play along with CD's by Jimi Hendrix,
Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Monte Montgomery...and get all the other pickers to tune down,...
I ALWAYS tune my '82 DY76 up to A-440. I've never had a problem. I do tend to run through quite a few high G strings (0.009) ( one every other week or so ) so...
I agree with MO City Dan. I have a DY90 6 string that I used elixir mediums tuned down 1/2 a step. In my 20+ years of playing I have NEVER broken a string,...
Speaking of tuning down, chunky tones, etc...Monte Montgomery tunes down a semitone expressly to take the strain off his voice. He does one number (Catch Me)...
I don't own a Bartione Yairi, but I tune all my Yairi's down a full step (to "D") - they sound great. Todd [Non-text portions of this message have been...
In a message dated 2/28/2003 3:25:28 AM Central Standard Time, ... Pete, I like the bass J46 strings, but I really find the trebles lacking in sweetness and...
... I use a very unusual tuning on my 12 that I got from Roger Tallroth of the Swedish band Vasen. Rather than a normal set of octave strings, it uses two sets...
... <snip> ... Mark, Thanks for the heads' up on that string Web site! :-) I'll have to try the LaBella trebles. (It's wise to try new gear once every few...
Hey Guys & Gals, I have a D-39 and I play in a worship band I also play the Mandolin on some stuff. My Problem is I have always played with an open mic and my...
I have a DY-40 twelve string that I put 9's on and start breaking them within two weeks. I play alot and play hard, so I get used to it. I ALWAYS tune to...
Peter Steiner <petersdiner@...> wrote: Pete, I have never seen LaBellas sold as individual strings before. I have seen some of the high end (flat wound...
I've been told tuning down is a good idea as well. Be that as it may, I've been playing my DY-72 for twelve years with concert tuning (*very* regularly on a...
Huckleberry, There are as many opinions as there are pickups. Many people in this group are happy with the K&K Pure Western and Trinity Contact pickups. I...
Hi, I recently purchased an Alvarez Yairi classical guitar on ebay. The add said it was a CY-140. When I examined it, the back and sides appear to be made of...
Scott, I would return it if possible. I saw that posted on ebay. As far as I can tell, it is not a cy140. The head stock and rosette are not from any cy140...
Scott, One other thing, all of the CY140's I have seen have an ebony support strip in the back of the neck. This one does not. Also, I will check the label...
Mark, Your words have inspired me to look at the Alvarez guitars. The Model 40S seems to be a perfect match (materials, look, etc.) -- retails for around $600...
I bought this guitar, k'yairi model ar333, about two years ago, but I know little about it other than it palys great! If anyone has info on it could you gat...
... they ... the ... model ... confirm ... made ... fretboard. ... attempted to contact the seller because the guitar did not match the model # that they...
Last month, I bought a 1978 cy140 to go with my 1978 cy130. I had to raise the action back to 4 mm from 1.5 mm so it would not buzz. Someone had filed down the...
Well, I talked to the guy I bought it from and he is taking it back. He is concerned because he has to tell the customer he was selling it for that it is not...
Scott, I think the one on EBAY sold today. I do know where there is a new one for sale. I have played it and like it. I just wanted an older one. E-mail John ...
Ok, final word on the guitar comes from Alvarez: "This model is the CY110. It has a solid cedar top with mahogany back & sides. It had $1249 list price. Tom...
I just received my 1990's cy140 yesterday. I purchased it from elderly instruments. some one had it up for consignment for $900 w/ ohsc. I offered $800, and...
Mary, Is this one you own? Does it have a sunburst finish or is it transparent black? They were made from 1991 to 1995. Typically have cutaway body, curley...
This computer is acting up today.....while I have your attention have a horror story to tell. My 18 year old son was messing around with my guitars yesterday....
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