Review of Guild F-2512e 12-string

[BigBeard]

I always replace the 008 with an 009 on all my 12-strings. Better sound and less breakage, but I play in standard tuning.

Thanks. Was thinking about picking up some 009s today.

 

[RGSmith265]

Great review. I have a 79 F-212XL and a 75 Kasuga T-813 12 String (think Martin D-35). Alternate tunings are work indeed. Been playing David Crosby's Music is Love in DADDAD. The 008 G string breaks almost every time. I've been contemplating a newer 12 with a cutaway. Just weighed the F-212XL and it's 6.2 lbs and she's a true beast with a great voice. Pics are front & backs.

I had the same problem with the octave G… discovered that the hole in the tuning peg was cut with edges that were too sharp. I used a round file to smooth it out and the problem went away. Great looking Kasuga!

 

[BigBeard]

I had the same problem with the octave G… discovered that the hole in the tuning peg was cut with edges that were too sharp. I used a round file to smooth it out and the problem went away. Great looking Kasuga!

Thanks. I changed the string to an 009. Thanks. Just added another 12 to the fold. Good so far for a new guitar.