Hello folks,

Due to a fairly poor record of employment over the past 18 months and the following economic repercussions that affected my guitar ownership/stewardship, I made a decision that would allow me to continue playing a decent rosewood B/S dread.

I have removed six of the strings off of my 87 Wash D28-12. A little tweak on the trussrod and I am enjoying a new sound and approach. I also find that the extra room on the fretboard is very welcome, as I grew up playing classical necks.

I have seen a few of the older bluesmen, playing semi hollow bodied 12's, strung with six. Another case of, use what you have.

I can always go back to 12 strings. But, being able to utilize the guitar as a six string seems like a hidden benefit.

Steve