Frankie Chestnuts
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All the Fender XII's from the 60s and the more recent Alternate Reality 12 string electrics have the string tree located near the nut. Recently, I've noticed people (including some on this forum) place the tree after the first set of tuners (see photos). Putting it nearer the nut will generate quite a bit of stress on the nut for the inside 8 strings. If it's placed after the first set of tuners, there will be stress on the tree itself, particularly for strings 3 and 10. I think I'd prefer it near the nut, just because that's the traditional way, but if there's a good reason to move it, I'm all ears.
Thoughts???
Thoughts???