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12 string Stella almost finished
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Author:  Tai Fu [ Fri Aug 24, 2012 3:34 am ]
Post subject:  12 string Stella almost finished
I have finished the 12 string Stella, all that is left is clear coats and wait forever for them to dry...

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Author:  mirage_al [ Fri Aug 24, 2012 4:31 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 12 string Stella almost finished
Hi Tai,
That looks great. I really like the look of a well-restored old instrument and that thread was really inspiring. I've got an old S.S. Stewart tiple that needs a bit of repair so I'll be taking some hints from you when I set about that.
Let us see it when it's strung up!
Cheers,
Alan
Author:  Alex Kleon [ Fri Aug 24, 2012 8:23 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 12 string Stella almost finished
Nice work, Tai! [clap] I can't imagine that your customer will be disappointed with the neck being refinished. I think that you may find yourself as the go-to guy for resurrecting beyond hope guitars. I really enjoy watching your repair threads, so please keep them coming!

Alex
Author:  jfmckenna [ Fri Aug 24, 2012 8:54 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 12 string Stella almost finished
That was quite a journey Tia. Looks like it's come out real well.
Author:  Tai Fu [ Fri Aug 24, 2012 9:22 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 12 string Stella almost finished
Well see, the owner wants to use a lower tuning than usual because it may not be able to handle the full 12 string tension.
Author:  Glenn LaSalle [ Fri Aug 24, 2012 9:30 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 12 string Stella almost finished
Tai Fu wrote:
Well see, the owner wants to use a lower tuning than usual because it may not be able to handle the full 12 string tension.

That is normal for these guitars. Most folks will tune the Oscar Schmidt 12 string guitars to "C", or some even to "B". The sound is very unique. Typically, a bigger gauge set of strings are used, and tuned low.

Glenn
Author:  Bryan Bear [ Fri Aug 24, 2012 10:24 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 12 string Stella almost finished
That looks really good Tai. Well done!
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