Tuning a 12 string guitar
I have just bought a used Fender Santa Maria 12-string acoustic. When I got it home I noticed that it was tuned a chord low. I assume, to take some of the pressure off of the guitar. Well, I re-tuned it to the normal EADGBE. It's been 2 days now and everything is still in tune, but, am wondering if I should maybe re-tune it low again (and use a capo) The guitar is about 16 years old, with no signs of strain on it. Will keeping it tuned to the normal EADGBE put too much tension on it? Am i just paranoid? I have read quite a bit about people keeping them tuned low to avoid possible future problems. ie bent neck and cracked framing.
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