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Josh H

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Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2006 1:42 am

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I use a straight 16 on my 6-strings. What do you guys use on your 12-strings? Is there a standard radius that factories use?

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Michael Dale Payne

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I have used 20 and 16 both

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Pwoolson

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12 to 20 compound. which makes 16 at the 12th fret. They've played very well. Pwoolson39065.4169675926

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Josh H

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Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2006 9:59 am

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Thanks guys,

I only have a 16 radius block so I will probably give that a try. I'm curious to know what the factories are using. I will have to do a little more research.

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peterm

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Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2006 10:42 am

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Josh, i think 16" is the most common even for 12 strings...

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KiwiCraig

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Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2006 11:12 pm

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Hi Josh,
I'm building a twelve as well. I've decided on 20" because of the neck width .

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Michael Dale Payne

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Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2006 1:49 am

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I just checked a Martin J21-16 it is 16" radius

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crazymanmichael

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Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2006 3:15 am

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martin guild and taylor all use 16" on current offerings.

many older martins were compound 16-20"ish. i have also seen a few old 12's with a flat board. barre chords were not being played much on 12's then i guess.

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