Dean Markley 2204 ML 85/15 Vintage Bronze 12 String Acoustic 11-50

Though I've found that I prefer 9-gauge strings, none of these Dean Markley round cores were available at the time, so I too a chance on these, which are a gauge higher than the 10s I used to use regularly. Initially, I brought them up to standard tuning. They sounded great and the tension didn't feel high to my fingers. But I decided to tune down a full tone ( or two half tones, if you prefer), and that was the Goldilocks tuning for this gauge of string on my old Yairi DY-76; it was deeper and more resonant.

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These strings are great for my old Gibson 12. Just the right gauge (unusual), last good, hold tune, and settle in quickly. Why 3? One set had no 2nd (.014") strings. Another was bulk packed - had to measure strings to learn where they went. Strings by Mail's price is the best in the known universe.