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| Author: | mikemcnerney [ Thu May 13, 2010 7:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 12 string body size |
I am wondering about making a 12 string on a smaller body like a OOO or is it a bad idea. What about the MJ design? Mike McNerney |
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| Author: | Haans [ Fri May 14, 2010 5:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 12 string body size |
I'm getting VG results with GC size box, stout construction on the top and very heavy strings. |
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| Author: | Alan Carruth [ Fri May 14, 2010 1:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 12 string body size |
My last one was a 16" Small Jumbo, and it was a cannon. I left the top about 25% thicker than 'usual', and the braces 25% taller, so it was twice as stiff, but there was only 25% more mass to drive with twice the tension. With all of the extra treble energy I tend to think that a larger and more 'bass balanced' box would be better, but then, that SJ was the smallest 12 I've ever made. |
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| Author: | coke_zero [ Fri May 14, 2010 8:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 12 string body size |
Brook Guitars over here in the UK make 12 strings on parlour sized instruments with great results. |
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