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December 16, 2019 at 10:42 pm #3304
Maestro Richard,
As I asked on another page of our very personal forum……. is it practical to convert an existing 6 sting to a 12 string ?
I have a SCGC Custom F Cutaway maple/German that I love and as I’m self restricted to 5 guitars in the Ramuda (and because of recent posts on our forum that has induced a very serious case of 12 string G.A.S.) i was wondering if it makes ANY sense to convert the F to a 12 string.
Would that be a project that has any expense/gain ratio and one that you would entertain or should I just keep my eye out for a SC 12 ?
Thanks and Merry Christmas.
Hank (Zorro)
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December 31, 2019 at 10:46 pm #3415
Zorro, you are an inspiration. Happy New Year to you and yours!
I understand your desire to maximize your options by turning your F into a 12 string. Sounds simple, right? Nah! The mods that I would insist on for conversion from 6 strings to 12 are those which would not only make it playable, but durable and great sounding as well, like an SCGC 12 string. The short list includes re-bracing the top to accommodate added tension and a new bridge plate to support the increased bridge footprint. The fret board needs more width to properly space the 12 strings with a new nut to do the same. The head stock will need some added real estate to house 6 more tuners.
You may have now arrived at the conclusion that the time, cost and aggravation of replacing the neck and top will not be as satisfying as having a new 12 string guitar built with all your desired features while still enjoying your intact F 6 string, even if you have to hide it during random guitar inventory inspections. Always happy to enable you!
Have a fulfilling new decade. Best, Richard
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January 1, 2020 at 1:28 am #3422
Maestro….You truly are a truth teller…thanks for providing me with a “reasonable” point of discussion to have with Dee Vis a Vie my very reasonable “need” for a SCGC 12 string.
I will however have to also justify a proper “Controlled” corral for it.
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