Standard tuning or D for a 360/12

hshenn · Post by **hshenn** » Sat Dec 18, 2004 6:56 pm

I have heard from several different luthiers that I should keep my 360/12 tuned in D and use a capo on the 2nd fret. D causes less tension on the neck. Is this true? Will the neck get damaged over time if it is always in standard tuning? Thanks

oreca · Post by **oreca** » Sun Dec 19, 2004 1:12 am

I don't have a 12, but I don't need one to tell you it's true that it'll cause less tension on the neck.

I doubt that you really need to do this, as far as I know not that many people do this. So it would be really up to you...

Some more knowledgeable people will answer you in great details soon I'm sure

ted_williams · Post by **ted_williams** » Mon Dec 20, 2004 8:10 am

Tuning down a step:
Less tension - yes
Necessary precaution - no

spencer · Post by **spencer** » Mon Dec 20, 2004 9:43 am

I'd say only if you plan on putting it in the case and squirreling it away for several years.