How about a 30" scale 12-stringed Railboard in full MR tuning? I would guess that would be a winner. Optimal string length for a beautiful tone and dealing well with the weight issue.

Hi Per. Is 30" the scale of an SG12? I looked for the answer at Stick.com but could not find it as part of the verbal description of the SG12.

No, the SG-12 is 26 1/2".

But at music gear shows I have tried out a Ziggy/Euro Tapper that is twelve-stringed at 32" scale and tuned like a Matched Reciprocal Grand STick. This was a very pleasant acquaintance, felt more like "a big SG12" than like "a small Grand". It lacked the perfection of a SE instrument but was still easy to play. I would guess such a mid size neck length would sound really good with SE tech design.

Bamboo also feels very good. It is very smooth but not glossy or sticky. It has a very natural feel to it.

Does anyone know if it is coated with anything? I am thinking it isn't as it probably isn't needed but I am not sure.

I think Emmett uses Danish Oil on wooden Sticks, and I have to assume he uses it on Bamboo as well (even though it is not technically wood).

It doesn't feel like the Watco that is on my oak or my paduk. That's why I asked.

I thought you asked because you are THE Russell Keating, of Free Hands Friday fame.

I can confirm that Danish Oil is used on Bamboo Sticks. Emmet said so in a thread where I expressed concern with the dye wearing off my red dyed light Bamboo SG-12. I use to clean up and add one layer Danish Oil once a year.


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Very good idea Per...

For many years I use baby's oïl on my guitars, bass, cello and now my stick. Few drops and I spread it with my hand. Then I wait one minute and I sweep everything with a dry cloth. Wood becomes beautiful and not sticky at all. Very pleasant to play also. And it smells good...