Fret Size for 12-string

[T-Biscuit]

First post here at unofficial Warmoth.

I am planning a 12-string build using a Tele Thinline body. I’m going to use Lollar mini-broilers with a hollow body made of maple to get a Rickenbacker-like sound with—hopefully—the playability of a Fender. (I love the sound of Ricks, but I hate the feel.)

Anyway, I’m wondering if anyone has any advice about what fret size would work the best. On 6-strings I always have 6105s installed; very comfortable for me. But I have been wondering whether not not vintage smalls (6230) or vintage wides (6130) would work better on this 12-string. I’m looking to make some tasty arpeggios and happy pop jangles.

Thoughts? Things to consider? Cryptic warnings?

Thanks in advance.

 

[swarfrat]

I don't have any experience with different fret wire on 12s, but ... I don't forsee problems with it, but I also don't see a need for jumbo wire.

 

[mayfly]

From my experience, go on the smaller size.