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Folkie
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Re: 12 String Tuners

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Bob,

I certainly wouldn't lose any sleep over this: You'll get used to the tuner arrangement in a minute.

Robert
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Re: 12 String Tuners

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All I can say is tuning the 12 string is a lot more fun than restringing it!!! :wink:
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Re: 12 String Tuners

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ByrdBro wrote:All I can say is tuning the 12 string is a lot more fun than restringing it!!! :wink:
:lol: :lol: :lol:
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Re: 12 String Tuners

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silvergp05 wrote:I just got my new 360-12C63 and the tuners are driving me nuts. The bass string tuners (Low E-A-D) are configured so that the back tuning pegs tune the top or bass string of the pair while the treble string tuners are configured so that the back tuning pegs tune the bottom string of the pair. Is this the factory norm ? I keep grabbing the wrong peg....I intend on fixing it when I re-string it.
Im a lefty and found it weird/ and difficult reaching behind to tune the octave tuning pegs so switched them so they are facing frontwards. I looked and couldn't find any photos of others who had done the same . Recently I heard Roger Mcguinn ( The Byrd's) does the same so I'm in good company. Wish I could play as well as him though.
Anyways,SO much easier to tune and for the life of can't figure out why Rickenbacker never did this. Even putting the guitar down made me uncomfortable thinking I could damage the octave tuners facing he ground.
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Re: 12 String Tuners

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Welcome. Whatever works for you, go for it. I think most people prefer the aesthetic of the tuners to the back like on most slot-head guitars (like classicals and old Martins). But my question is, you set the guitar on the floor? You just spent $2K - 3K (?) on a guitar, drop another $30 and get a good stand! :) Anyway, glad to have you here. Enjoy the nice new guitar! And share soem pictures!
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Re: 12 String Tuners

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Another question- when you reverse the octave tuners, do the knobs touch the case when it's closed???

I'd be worried a little about the chance of some damage while IN the case.
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Re: 12 String Tuners

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I just refer to this when I string mine.

RICKENBACKER 12 STRING


POST D OCT G POST


SPINDLE OCT D G SPINDLE


POST A B SPINDLE


SPINDLE OCT A B POST


POST E E SPINDLE


SPINDLE OCT E E POST
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