Hello,
My Question:
Do all Guild 12 strings have the same string-spacing (from the First E string to the 12th E string)? If some Guild 12 strings have narrower string spacing, could you please recommend Guild model numbers to check out? I usually finger-pick over the last fret, where the neck ends, so it's helpful to know if the difference in spacing at this point on the guitar will vary, depending on scale-length, nut width, and string spacing.
Problem I am trying to Solve:
I tried playing a Guild 2512 in Standard tuning, and it was not bad. However I find that my personal playing style is not compatible with the string-spacing on the 2512. I find that I'm having to "reach" alot for strings that normally I can play effortlessly, quickly, and fluidly on my non-guild 12 string that I need to replace. Let me clarify that by "string spacing", I mean the distance between the first E string and the 12th E string. What I am not referring to is the space between each string of each octave pair. My ideal tone is the Guild F-512, although I've never played one, and I'd love for one to be my main playing guitar, but everyone I've asked tells me that the string spacing on all Guild 12 strings is exactly, or nearly, the same. So I am hesitant to drop serious bucks for a guitar that is not comfortable for me to play. I'd also like to clarify that I don't mind the neck on the 2512, and I rarely have issues with neck shapes. For me it's always about string spacing. The problem is further compounded by the fact that I cannot find any high-end Guild 12s to play in my city. I just have a 2512, which incidentally works well for me as a DADGAD guitar, but not so great for playing my music in standard tuning.
Another option I'm considering is a Taylor 855. Sounds nice, but just doesn't do that "Tears-Go-By" thing that we all love so well. Super comfortable to play though.
I appreciate any insights that you kind folks may offer!
Best,
Neil
My Question:
Do all Guild 12 strings have the same string-spacing (from the First E string to the 12th E string)? If some Guild 12 strings have narrower string spacing, could you please recommend Guild model numbers to check out? I usually finger-pick over the last fret, where the neck ends, so it's helpful to know if the difference in spacing at this point on the guitar will vary, depending on scale-length, nut width, and string spacing.
Problem I am trying to Solve:
I tried playing a Guild 2512 in Standard tuning, and it was not bad. However I find that my personal playing style is not compatible with the string-spacing on the 2512. I find that I'm having to "reach" alot for strings that normally I can play effortlessly, quickly, and fluidly on my non-guild 12 string that I need to replace. Let me clarify that by "string spacing", I mean the distance between the first E string and the 12th E string. What I am not referring to is the space between each string of each octave pair. My ideal tone is the Guild F-512, although I've never played one, and I'd love for one to be my main playing guitar, but everyone I've asked tells me that the string spacing on all Guild 12 strings is exactly, or nearly, the same. So I am hesitant to drop serious bucks for a guitar that is not comfortable for me to play. I'd also like to clarify that I don't mind the neck on the 2512, and I rarely have issues with neck shapes. For me it's always about string spacing. The problem is further compounded by the fact that I cannot find any high-end Guild 12s to play in my city. I just have a 2512, which incidentally works well for me as a DADGAD guitar, but not so great for playing my music in standard tuning.
Another option I'm considering is a Taylor 855. Sounds nice, but just doesn't do that "Tears-Go-By" thing that we all love so well. Super comfortable to play though.
I appreciate any insights that you kind folks may offer!
Best,
Neil
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