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Topic: 12 string bar? |
Gary Dunn
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near Camel City, NC
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Posted 11 Aug 2008 6:09 pm |
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| I recently switched to a U12 guitar and like the sound within the arrangement of strings. But do I really need a 12 string bar, or can I be just as efficient and effective over time with a 10 string bar. I have a BJS 10 (15/16) and a Marlen 12 (7/8 ). |
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David Doggett
From:
Bawl'mer, MD (formerly of MS, Nawluns, Gnashville, Knocksville, Lost Angeles, Bahsten. and Philly)
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Posted 11 Aug 2008 6:32 pm
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| With my S12U I use a 10-string double bullet Twister. I find it is smoother going on and off the low strings. I have a 12-string bar, but rarely use it. I think lots of 12-stringers use a 10-string bar. |
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Lee Baucum
From:
McAllen, Texas (Extreme South) The Final Frontier
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Posted 11 Aug 2008 6:57 pm
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Glenn Taylor
From:
Denver, CO, USA
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Posted 12 Aug 2008 4:33 pm
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Well that is an interesting thread--seems like most 12-string players are just fine with the 10-string bar. I was too until I had one made (by bullet bars) which covers all 12 strings. I very much prefer the longer bar, although it was pretty heavy until I drilled out the middle 3/8". (Bullet Bars would have done that if I'd asked). To each his own--there's no right answer to this one.
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Lee Baucum
From:
McAllen, Texas (Extreme South) The Final Frontier
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Posted 12 Aug 2008 5:51 pm
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Glenn - I actually went the other direction. I play a U-12 and had Jim build me a bar that is shorter than a 10-string bar. I just covers the first 9 strings. It keeps the bar off the big bottom 3 strings when I'm not playing them. It also fits my small hand better. I really like it.
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