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Duff

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Taylor 12 string action
« on: April 21, 2020, 03:09:28 PM »
 Changed the strings from the D'Addario .010-.047 to Elixir 10-47 bronze nanoweb , to me, the action seems higher.
Don't know if it my imagination or not...took the old strings off, didn't touch the bridge, cleaned the fretboard , a light lemon oil wiped clean and replaced strings. Am I missing something or just my imagination.
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Edward

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Re: Taylor 12 string action
« Reply #1 on: April 21, 2020, 03:40:25 PM »
Hi Duff,

My guess is you're perception is off :) 

While it is possible that there is a small difference in tension between the two string sets you mention, that difference in pounds is likely so minute (same gauge sets, you said, right) that I doubt it would change your neck relief at all, especially in a Taylor whose 12-string guits have genuinely rock-solid necks.  That said, try a minute turn of the truss rod, say 1/8 of a turn.  But before you adjust the TR, measure your relief first so you're not relying on memory or visual guesstimating :)

Edward
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Re: Taylor 12 string action
« Reply #2 on: April 21, 2020, 05:58:40 PM »
Elixir has Guitar String Tension Charts on their website:

https://www.elixirstrings.com/support/string-tension-for-tuning-guitar

Don't know about D'Addario.

Don
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Re: Taylor 12 string action
« Reply #3 on: April 21, 2020, 06:01:36 PM »
Totally agree with Edward.

Taylor specs at 12 fret High E are .045 - .055
Low E 12th fret are .075 - .085

Those work for me.  Seasonal adjustment of the truss road (as Edward said 'minutely).

Eric
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Re: Taylor 12 string action
« Reply #4 on: April 21, 2020, 06:09:55 PM »
Duff,

Forgot to ask. What model guitar are you playing ? Shouldn't make much if any difference, but you never know.

Don
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Duff

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Re: Taylor 12 string action
« Reply #5 on: April 21, 2020, 10:28:53 PM »
Quote from: donlyn on April 21, 2020, 06:09:55 PM
Duff,

Forgot to ask. What model guitar are you playing ? Shouldn't make much if any difference, but you never know.

Don
           


 150e Don.....


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Re: Taylor 12 string action
« Reply #6 on: April 22, 2020, 09:49:31 AM »
I am following this as I am almost ready to pull the trigger on a 12 stringer today!
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Re: Taylor 12 string action
« Reply #7 on: April 22, 2020, 01:05:38 PM »
Quote from: Sybo on April 22, 2020, 09:49:31 AM
I am following this as I am almost ready to pull the trigger on a 12 stringer today!

Care to share what you have in mind ?

Or will you know it when you 'see' it ?

Don
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05 Taylor 512ce L10  all mahogany Grand Concert
09 Taylor  all walnut Jumbo
16 Taylor 412e-R SE  sitka/rosewood GC
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Re: Taylor 12 string action
« Reply #8 on: May 09, 2020, 06:04:32 AM »
   Taylor  150 E !!!!!!!!!
   

    https://imgur.com/a/1TVypwB
Should be here Monday...... I’m soo stoked!
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Re: Taylor 12 string action
« Reply #9 on: May 13, 2020, 05:34:52 AM »
 It showed up in great shape and it is a wonderful sounding instrument. Loud!! Clear, balanced but with great Low end. A small truss rod adjustment was needed and I will sand down the nut wit the next string change. It plays well but will be much better after the nut work. I am quite happy with this guitar ! The
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