12 string guitar "conversion" that does it all?
I have read the threads about 12 string "conversions" (changing string guages, really) and my question is:
My interests lie in playing trad tune accomp. and melody playing, old time tunes, general folk purposes and possibly swedish music at some point.
I currently own a Fylde Octave, which I use for trad accomp in GDAD. Great for backing, for tune playing the D string is killing me.
I´ve researched and played a few 10 string instruments in DGDAD and GDADG (short neck) tuning. Both make a lot of sense for me, the longer scale in duo settings and the short scale for playing tunes in first position, which needs some getting used to, but is doable.
So the obvious solution is a DGDADG 12-string. Guages are realistic, quality instruments are plentiful with attractive prices on the used market and the best of both worlds is combinde in one istrument, what could possibly go wrong?
Since there is no such a thing an instrument that`s perfect for everything, what am I missing?
Thanks a lot!
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