Strings for 360 12 String?

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Re: Strings for 360 12 String?

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I would stick to Rickenbacker Nickel Round Wound. It is what they put on and I do not have a problem with them on either my 6 0r 12 strings.
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Re: Strings for 360 12 String?

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If you like flat wounds and want the vintage vibe:
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail ... -12-string
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Re: Strings for 360 12 String?

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I have not read all three pages. Two pointers:
1) Purchase a set that has a wound 3rd unison G string so it will intonate properly with the octave plain G string. That excludes D'A and some others.
2) The low E string will have issues unless the octave E string is a large diameter compared to the unison E string. Here's what I did instead to keep a reasonable gauge to the octave low E string: order a blank saddle from RIC and file it to have the unison E string intonate off the back of the saddle and the octave string intonate off the front of the saddle. Issue solved.
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Re: Strings for 360 12 String?

Post by Blomp »

Has anyone tried elixir 12 string 10-46 gauge?

It's got lighter octave strings, an unwound 3rd, and a slightly heavier E and A string than the Rickenbacker brand set. I'd guess this might be troublesome intonation-wise with a 6 saddle bridge, but my 330/12 has a 12 saddle bridge that a previous owner installed. It appeals to me mainly because I use elixirs on most of my 6 strings and they last a long time, and anything that reduces the frequency of string changes on my Rickenbacker 12 string is a good thing :lol:

I'm probably gonna try a set, so long as it's not likely to explode the tailpiece!
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