Topic: Performing Yo Yo Blues (Barbecue Bob)

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Trying out my new 12 String El Trovador.

[LB]

Very enjoyable Tom. Loved it. I sure would like to hear that one up close to in acoustic setting. Is that one a long scale model with 12? If so, that's certainly the way to go. I have an original 6 string model from '33 and love it. I like the new 6 strings almost as much. I was just always worried about the 12 string model being kinda harder to control the sound but it seems like your having success at it. Do you have time to mention the scale of the guitar and what kind of string gauges and tuning are working well for you? Sure wish I could try one sometime.

P.S. and I wish more people played BBQ Bob songs or this Curley Weaver style. My favorite verse of all times by Weaver or Hicks is...

See two women running hand in hand, repeat
Know by that one got the other ones man

[sustaireblues]

Woo-hoooo Tom!
I'd call that a great first post!
Welcome and keep 'em coming.

I love me some 12 string slide, gonna be working on that one.

Joe

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Hello LB,

Here are the specs from the National site:
Upper Bout Width   10.375"
Lower Bout Width   14.5"
Overal Length   41"
Depth Of Body   4"
Widht at Nut   1.97"
Width at 12th   2.45"
Scale Length   25-21/32"

I use C# Tuning John Pearse Strings (.013, .013, .017, .017, .014, .030, .018, .039, .027, .045, .035, .056)

The tuning is Open G down to E.

Thanks for the comments!

[jaycee]

truly excellent tom and welcome to the forum.

[Johnm]

Nice job on "Yo Yo Blues", Tom, and welcome to Weenie Campbell!
All best,
Johnm

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Thank John and Toby!