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Kevin Taylor
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Kevin Taylor
Guitar Tricks Instructor
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02/01/2009 7:18 pm
Originally Posted by: grandpadadI looked around to see if there were any existing threads that commented on removing 1 set of strings on a 12 string and playing it. I have seen them set up that way, but I can't recall hearing anyone playing one.


I tried it many years ago on my old 12 string Yamaha. It worked fine although for me, at the time, the strings were spaced too far apart. I guess if you have large fingers it's worth giving it a try. If it doesn't work, you can always put the other six strings back on.