12-string bass playing style

Silverstar · #1 09-17-2002, 10:09 AM

Is it possible to play a 12-stringer fingerstyle or is it impossible to do this and play it with a pick.
I really like 12-stringer but I do not like the tone of playing with the pick

Christopher · #2 09-17-2002, 07:21 PM

12-strings sound much better with a pick. If you play fingerstyle, the thick string will overpower the skinnier ones.

masaru · #3 09-17-2002, 07:34 PM

Definitely need to use a pick. I've been 12 stringin' for 7 years and found it nearly impossible to play the beast fingerstyle. Try using a different EQ setting or stomp box to get the sound you want.

**embellisher** · #4 09-20-2002, 12:41 AM

It's not impossible to play a 12 string with your fingers, but to really get those shimmering harmonics to come out, you probably need to use a pick.

pereek · #5 09-23-2002, 03:22 PM

hey. just a little question. Whats the tuning for a 12 string?

Peter McFerrin · #6 09-23-2002, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by pereek
hey. just a little question. Whats the tuning for a 12 string?

It's usually EeeAaaDddGgg--standard tuning with two octave strings.

tallguybcs · #7 09-28-2002, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Peter McFerrin

It's usually EeeAaaDddGgg--standard tuning with two octave strings.

But isnt it more like

eeEaaAddDggG

Questioning the Smug Bastard, I am

Freaky Fender · #8 09-29-2002, 08:04 PM

I have a friend who sets up his 12 string bass deE gaA eeD ggG, it sounds pretty cool, once you learn how to harmonize correctly