How to String 12 String Guitar - Everything You NEED To Know

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----- Contents -----
00:00 - Intro
00:58 - Where to buy strings
01:11 - Taking strings off
04:14 - Remove bridge pins
05:36 - Put in new strings
09:34 - Secret Tip
10:02 - Finishing the first 6 strings
11:17 - Stringing the rest of the guitar
15:59 - Cutting the extra strings
17:00 - Tuning the new strings
19:18 - New strings sound revealed
20:04 - Link in description for EVERYTHING

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@isalite Жыл бұрын

“My names Kevin heart”💀😭

@lihpws Жыл бұрын

Unfunny asf💀

@itzozzy7922 9 ай бұрын

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@roroo3045 6 ай бұрын

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@theplayerformerlyknownasmo3711 4 ай бұрын

@@lihpws shut your *** up lil boy 4 u get snatched up on godnem

@joseureste8257 3 ай бұрын

Comedy!

@NotAvailable0805 3 ай бұрын

Extremely late but i dont think anyone pointed this out. The tool you used to wind down the tuning pegs is also used to remove the bridge pins. The end with the little "C" cutout is used to slip under the bridge pins on the top of the bridge. Once it's under one of them just put your thumb on top of the pin and pull and it will come right out.

@dpmex4527 Жыл бұрын

This video pretty much answered all my questions (how to tune, why only 11 strings, the gear you play with). Saved! Thanks!

@diegovaldez5047 Жыл бұрын

And I was just thinking gn about buying one from your links! Thank your for this thorough explanations.

@jaredgarciaosorio4014 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info bro you’re an inspiration Seth

@Mateo_Gutierrez76 Жыл бұрын

Wow thanks for the explanation I love it

@ttvfhizz8111 Жыл бұрын

Thank you seth this was my first time restringing my 12 string guitar, this was very helpful thanks seth 🙏🙏

@interlattex1723 Жыл бұрын

good video, teaching newer guitar players is something im also tryna do

@matthewbowen8254 9 ай бұрын

Good tutorial. First time restringing my twelve string or any guitar

@redd_diivison1871 Жыл бұрын

Very good video 👌, the only thing I didn’t really understand was how you tie your strings up top, everything else was super easy to understand

@alexsboxingchannel4176 4 ай бұрын

Pinching the strings closer together made a world of a difference I can actually play it now

@leonardosoto2983 8 ай бұрын

I friken love u bro 😭🙏

@Vxmparxy Жыл бұрын

Yooo seth big fan, i love how you can get the song down just by listening to it, have no idea how you do it but that’s truly impressive, but i wanted to request a song for you to react that i think you’ll definitely enjoy, its similar to another song you reacted to called “el gordo trae el mando” and its by the same artist, Chino pacas, its called “mi dijeron que no lo iba lograr”. Hope you see this, id love to see you react and try to play it by ear, keep it up man look forward to every one of your videos

@KaptainCanuck Жыл бұрын

Strings must wind down the tuning pegs. It takes tension off the top and puts it nearer the headstock where there is strength. Also, those strips of metal are officially called fretwires. The frets are the spaces of the fretboard between the fretwires. What you called the bottom of the guitar is the top because they are the highest strings (the top is the bottom and vice versa).

@SethCottengim Жыл бұрын

This is all very very good advice thank you. Everyone listen to captain kanuck

@KaptainCanuck Жыл бұрын

@@SethCottengim the colloquial name used for fretwires is also 100% wrong, whether naysayers like it or not, based on historical records that can be found is looked for.

@eliasthehuman 10 ай бұрын

i always go above the first time around below every other time so it catches the string on the first one but it still gets a good angle because it goes down towards the headstock at the end

@ModestMario Жыл бұрын

Great video! Would you be able to make a video comparing the 12 string with this tuning versus having it with the 2nd set of strings an octave up. It'd be cool to see if it's possible to do both folk and corridos with a tuning

@SethCottengim Жыл бұрын

This part way answers your question. One of the most popular songs as of recently was Jugaste Y Sufri. That was played on a 12 string with octaves. Also a lot of Danny Lux songs use octaves. SO yes there is a very real possibility to do folk and corridos

@chagofrr Жыл бұрын

what a guy 💪

@05chrxs Жыл бұрын

Another week, Another Seth video 🫡🔥

@joseyoguez2070 Жыл бұрын

love your videos

@SethCottengim Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Jorgeco21 Жыл бұрын

Thank you I can finally think about changing my strings

@SethCottengim Жыл бұрын

cheers 🤝🏼

@gabrielfrager4928 10 ай бұрын

It said on the takamine website that they recommended taking the guitar to file the nut to give space for the string gauge for requinto . Because the strings are a bit bigger than what the traditional 12 String is set up for. Is this true or can I be good to set up my guitar from stock with the original nut set up straight to requinto or should I take it to the shop to get the nut filed for a better string fit?

@xts_eddy9527 7 ай бұрын

The peg winder tool you got is a 3 in 1. One end is the peg winder, one for wire cutter and the last is to pick out the pegs

@SethCottengim 7 ай бұрын

Yes indeed 🤝🏻

@darthenx2585 Жыл бұрын

Am new to learning the guitar... Can you make a video about how to tune to D.

@gersonFls7 Жыл бұрын

Bro, you should try Radicamos en south central. Og song from this movement but nevertheless it’s very good 🔥

@angelcorrales-fv3tn Жыл бұрын

Sheeesh i love your content bro, You should try to play either "Stackin Racks - Jose Mejia" or "El Chaman - Kane Rodriguez" 💯🤙

@Joethaone 8 ай бұрын

Hey bro quick question I have a Yamaha apx700ii 12 string are thoes normally have the bridge adjusted for me to do this for my guitar to put the strings on like u did

@xr_4203 11 ай бұрын

I have a question does my bridge lift so I can buy a bridge doctor or I don’t have to worry about it

@24441Chris Жыл бұрын

I put new strings on my 12 last night✔️💯🙏

@MarcusAllen-tb6wm 7 ай бұрын

Going from a stock 12 string set up to the corridos style 12 string does it affect the action?

@serg6317 5 ай бұрын

Hey Seth right now I just changed my acoustic guitar string and I was wondering what kind of electric guitar strings do you prefer? I’m a beginner that’s why 😅

@victorancelmo2549 7 ай бұрын

Can someone give a tip on how to hold the bridge pins in place? Even if i use a hammer one still pops out of the slot, any help?

@520andrew5 Жыл бұрын

This is a really good tutorial and I don’t even got a 12 string😂❤

@evanmichel5289 Ай бұрын

Isn't the thing at the end uf ur unwinding tool for the pins in the bridge?

@jeremiahsweat8789 Жыл бұрын

Can you teach how to play corridos in general if you know the scales

@patrick_.1973 Жыл бұрын

Do you know an app that can tune in d I really wanna tune it like that

@natanaellopez1596 2 ай бұрын

What can I do so the pins dont pop out when I tighten the strings?

@saulplayz6875 Жыл бұрын

🔥

@synysterkatz6911 4 ай бұрын

Let it be known if you see this before you start, some pegs are different size and supposed to on certain strings, I got to my low E string and realized that the last peg was way to big to fit with the thickest string.

@danielquinones8851 Жыл бұрын

4:39 js holding the tool to take the lil pegs out from the top like a nail in wood with a hammer but nahhhh let’s take it out from the inside

@pepethebull1 Жыл бұрын

What gig bag or case d you have for this 12 string

@angelolewis2503 Жыл бұрын

I see that bass . Do bass next please

@PabloEscobar-yi9ld 7 күн бұрын

I like that chorus affect at 19:05 and that slide at 19:09 and is that from a song and what song?

@OswaldoCalderon-Corona Жыл бұрын

I wanna buy one but I also wanna get a case and i dont know which one to get

@Luke_For_The_Kingdom 21 күн бұрын

Are these the strings you use for requintos and corridos

@LandOffConfusion 9 ай бұрын

An issue I ran into with this is that my takamine’s nut does not fit two of the same strings. Octave slot is to thin. So if anyone has that issue make sure to take it to a guitar luthier so they can file your nut and get ur guitar ready for the extra tension

@SethCottengim 9 ай бұрын

So I took a little bit of sand paper to the nut of my guitar to make it fit, BUT I only did a tiny tiny bit cuz I didn’t want to do some kind of irreversible damage. I recommend you take it to a luthier for sure, but if you are willing to take the risk… a couple passes with sand paper in the slot just enough so the string doesn’t slip out can “work”

@uriellopez6529 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic information, have you listened to Por Clave El Doble R? It's one of the more technical corridos I've heard and haven't had much success finding good tutorials. Maybe a reaction would be dope

@arielvera4963 9 ай бұрын

Hey Seth I love your videos man, what was the song you were playing at 19.22?

@ericgordillo6389 10 ай бұрын

Do you put 6 strings on your 12 string because I really want to do this but i don’t how to

@JesseDuranMusic 11 ай бұрын

Does this hurt the guitar? Do you use a bridge doctor?

@Luke_For_The_Kingdom 20 күн бұрын

Are the strings in the links below for 12 string because it says acoustic guitar strings?

@Lildrakesnake Ай бұрын

Where do I buy bridge doctor?

@compajt 8 ай бұрын

Hey Seth I had the same guitar and was wondering how to change the action on the guitar? The strings for mine are too high

@Joke1Time 8 ай бұрын

If it’s not the neck you might need the bridge saddle filed down a bit

@AdelmarGregorio Жыл бұрын

hello sorry what do you use to record the sound of your guitar 🎶🔥😮

@faze_alex24_yt13 Жыл бұрын

Does this work for other acoustic guitars the strings besides a takamine? I own a michelle I tried to find a takamine but I couldn't so that's why I'm changing my strings.

@SethCottengim Жыл бұрын

I would say yes. The one I'm stringing in this video isn't even a takamine.

@jona_r1509 Жыл бұрын

make a tutorial on how to get songs by ear please

@goatggf Жыл бұрын

Please drop a tutorial on el humillado clave 51 with tabs 🤞

@maurovillarreal323 Жыл бұрын

You don’t have to pop out the pegs from the inside. The other end of the tool.(the little u shape) Use that to loosen the pegs from the top. Just slide the u shape around the head of the peg and it’ll pop out.

@SethCottengim Жыл бұрын

Yeaaa some times it can get under them, some times it can’t. I’ve just resorted to going from inside 🤷🏻‍♂️

@doblrix3495 2 күн бұрын

Do you know how high the trings have yo be in order to play better?

@gissellmella8232 Жыл бұрын

Incredible as always ☝️ Can you react to some Dominican bachatas or salsas? Like “Amor a medio tiempo by Yoskar Sarante” The guitar sounds really good!

@RockStarOscarStern634 Ай бұрын

There are those Charamambo Requinto Strings

@el_blaxicano2 Жыл бұрын

you know, the C shaped bit of your tool you have you used to tune up and down the strings... are perfectly shaped and purposed for pulling out the bridge pins.. from the top so you don't have to put your arm in the guitar

@miggy1781 Жыл бұрын

Yup😅😅😅

@Cxshout_jc 11 ай бұрын

Will doubling the strings like this mess up my guitar if I’m tuned to standard all the time

@oscar1081 Жыл бұрын

I didn’t know Del Records was cool like that

@jameskrown3070 Жыл бұрын

For a true challenge try “la escuela nunca me gusto” it is the ultimate guitar lick song

@Andrezzz240 9 ай бұрын

Anyone know what chords were played on 19:07

@Slickk.ksrivera Жыл бұрын

Do you have to file the nut so the thicker strings can fit?

@ElZito1 Жыл бұрын

You would have to. The thicker gauge of the paired string, will not fit into the thinner slot of the octave string slot that the nut was made for.

@sisco0304 5 ай бұрын

i don’t have a capo when do i tune it to standard pitch i got my first 12 string Fender solid top and how much does it cost to put a bridge Dr

@hello-pr8ue 5 ай бұрын

A bridge doctor cost 30 u could either install it urself or call ur nearest guitar center and ask if they install them usually they do

@solracanuso Жыл бұрын

Hola, me podrias ayudar con una pregunta; De casualidad lijaste el puente de esa guitarra un poco? Gracias de ante mano.

@SethCottengim Жыл бұрын

I did not but that's not a bad idea... I might do that a little to lower my action. I've never done it before so DO NOT do it because I said im going to try it hahahah it could make your guitar unplayable

@solracanuso Жыл бұрын

Thank you's!

@kevinnoboa9908 11 ай бұрын

What if the nut on your 12 string guitar is set for the octave string gauges?

@natedistasio2791 11 ай бұрын

If i had to take a guess id say you need to have a new nut added or carve out the smaller octave grooves to fit bigger strings. Whether you're good enough to do it yourself or have to take it to a luthier, that'd be my best guess

@Revolucion_Escenica915 10 ай бұрын

Sethhh do you plan on doing a giveaway for a 12 string by any chance I've been struggling with trying to get one 😭😭

@ironlock74 Жыл бұрын

So I recently got a 12 string guitar and I want to get new strings for it and does the elixir strings go any 12 string guitar or do I need to get something else because I am confused about what to get

@ArmsRamos Жыл бұрын

If you’re playing corridos then it’s best to get two sets of 6 strings but it’s entirely preference

@SethCottengim 7 ай бұрын

You could get an octave set from Elixir or do what most do which is run pairs on your guitar. Two pairs of 6 strings. I use Elixir 10|47 strings for pairs - here is a link to the exact ones sweetwater.sjv.io/Kj29mx

@Hazel_Eyes23 9 ай бұрын

❤

@KaptainCanuck Жыл бұрын

Hmm,I guess you never figured out what those jaws on the tuning key tool handles are for? They are to be used to remove the pegs on acoustics.

@CluLovesJesus Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this information Kevin Heart 😂

@SethCottengim Жыл бұрын

🫡

@xrms.x 8 ай бұрын

Is it ok to put medium gauge 80/20 strings on a 12 string?

@TheeArtist23 3 ай бұрын

It is. But the recommendation is to tune the guitar to a drop D standard tuning to keep the tension low. Tuning all of those strings to standard tuning puts a Lot of tension on the guitar. If you tune to standard,use a light gauge

@j-don5228 Жыл бұрын

I'm a bass player, you've got 3 bass' worths of strings, big sound

@liljuan7374 Жыл бұрын

Do gavilán by peso pluma plzzz!

@electricpoptarts7483 Жыл бұрын

Bro can u react to somos gente del sombrero - cuatro de oro (en vivo)

@tonygarcia3818 Жыл бұрын

Do a vid on the whole new eslabon armado album

@Viral.World.. Жыл бұрын

do we change the strings right when we get a new guitar or after a while

@leoiscoolqrye Жыл бұрын

after a while

@marcosolis2916 Жыл бұрын

Do the song “malas rachas by Luis r, Tony Aguirre, los dareyes de la sierra”

@kastrosiete Жыл бұрын

Compa, where are you located? Pull up to my studio. Lets make some music!

@mikemartin9515 5 ай бұрын

Funny the string winder you are using has a peg remover built in

@nbssantos4645 Жыл бұрын

Do I have to buy new strings if I just bought the d Angelico tó make it for corridos?

@SethCottengim Жыл бұрын

You dont HAVE to, but I would recommend it. Corridos just sounds so much better with pairs rather than octaves

@nbssantos4645 Жыл бұрын

@@SethCottengim yeah I came to that I bought 1 pair of the strings and I just have to switch the octaves right

@JoYiSgUiTaR Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tutorial! What are your thoughts on the bridge doctor?

@SethCottengim Жыл бұрын

It’s not necessary but it definitely is a great addition to add to your guitar!

@Santitostiros Жыл бұрын

Bro you gotta react to la mera vena- by pandemia 702 they next up fr

@wilyummm 3 ай бұрын

Im so lost on that 12 fret trick you do

@dracorlla Жыл бұрын

To play corridos would you need 2 packs of six strings or can you also play with the different octave strings

@ArmsRamos Жыл бұрын

For corridos it’s preferred to use 2sets for the tone especially for live playing but for home use you can use the octaves

@dracorlla Жыл бұрын

@@ArmsRamos alright thanks

@neogutierrez2190 Жыл бұрын

Yo seth do Y si me mian - Natanael Cano , Gabito , Luis R Conriquez💯🔥🤝🏼

@misterlightbulb8406 Жыл бұрын

Can you do la mera vena by pandemia 702

@miguelleyva1706 Жыл бұрын

Can you maybe react to the song Como Jordan by Junior H

@dominikm.1869 Жыл бұрын

Is there a reason why you use phosphor bronze over 80/20? :)

@immunetrooper643 10 ай бұрын

phosphor bronze last longer

@user-uc5vn1nr2g Жыл бұрын

hey bro have you ever done a song by leonilo jaime you should check him out

@its_exoticog525 Жыл бұрын

Why d tuning? Can I do Eb tuning as well?

@SethCottengim Жыл бұрын

Eb tuning works as well. But songs like Ella Baila Sola needs D tuning so I just leave it down there. End of the day you can really do anything

@Phantom.MX.13 Жыл бұрын

You should react to desde morro

@henrikryden8682 8 күн бұрын

Total noob asking a question here 😅 Does the pairs of stings have the same gauge?

@sr.pichon7685 5 ай бұрын

What's the song you're playing in 19:04 ? That sounds really nice even if the tuning wasn't the best😢

@lilcheerio4671 4 ай бұрын

jugaste y sufri

@LARAMARECORDS Жыл бұрын

Hey bro can you do a reaction vid on “ el plug “ by Tony loya sheeeesh the guitar is just so amazing hear couoke of his songs your going to be astonished