Though twelve-gauge strings are the norm for standard-tuned acoustic guitars , I can ’ t think of an electric guitar that takes them well in this tuning . D-standard and below however , twelves are the way to go , especially with 25-inch scale necks . I use either the Ernie Ball 12 – 56 Cobalt or D ’ Addario NYXL 12 – 52 sets for my D-standard tuned Duesenberg Fullerton TV . The Doozy can take the tension with its substantial neck and 25-inch scale . In fact , in D-standard , the twelve gauge set feels much like a ten-gauge tension on a standard-tuned guitar .
I use the new-fangled alternative material strings with the Doozy to increase to offset the darker voice it speaks with naturally . The Cobalt and NYXL sets do as advertised — they increase presence and clarity that little bit more , which suits a down-tuned hollow-bodied humbucker guitar just perfectly .
TWELVE GAUGE ACTION FOR THE LOW TONES
Though twelve-gauge strings are the norm for standard-tuned acoustic guitars , I can ’ t think of an electric guitar that takes them well in this tuning . D-standard and below however , twelves are the way to go , especially with 25-inch scale necks . I use either the Ernie Ball 12 – 56 Cobalt or D ’ Addario NYXL 12 – 52 sets for my D-standard tuned Duesenberg Fullerton TV . The Doozy can take the tension with its substantial neck and 25-inch scale . In fact , in D-standard , the twelve gauge set feels much like a ten-gauge tension on a standard-tuned guitar .
I use the new-fangled alternative material strings with the Doozy to increase to offset the darker voice it speaks with naturally . The Cobalt and NYXL sets do as advertised — they increase presence and clarity that little bit more , which suits a down-tuned hollow-bodied humbucker guitar just perfectly .