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| Author: | Josh H [ 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? josh |
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| Author: | Michael Dale Payne [ Thu Dec 14, 2006 1:57 am ] |
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I have used 20 and 16 both |
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| Author: | Pwoolson [ Thu Dec 14, 2006 1:59 am ] |
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12 to 20 compound. which makes 16 at the 12th fret. They've played very well. |
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| Author: | Josh H [ 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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| Author: | peterm [ 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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| Author: | KiwiCraig [ 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 . Regards Craig |
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| Author: | Michael Dale Payne [ 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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| Author: | crazymanmichael [ 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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