Tuning 2-String Guitars - Guild Acoustic guitar Owner's Manual & Warranty

If using an electronic tuner on your electric or
acoustic/electric, simply plug in your guitar, turn the
volume up and tune the strings from low to high as
noted on the tuner: E A D G B E.
Tuning 12-String Guitars
Due to the tremendous amount of tension exerted
on the neck by the 2 strings, we suggest that you use
a light-gauge string set such as the Guild XL-000 or
L-250 on your 2-string guitar.
In standard 2-string tuning, the second string in
each pair is tuned to the same pitch (E A D G B E) and
using the same methods as the six-string tuning process
on the previous page.
For the E, A, D, and G strings, the first smaller
string in each pair is tuned to the same note, but an
octave higher in pitch than its partner. For the B and
E strings, the first string in each pair is tuned in
unison (exactly the same pitch) as its partner string.
Many players find it difficult to press the strings
down on a 2-string due to the high tension caused
by the extra strings.
A remedy that some players choose is to tune the
entire guitar to a lower relative pitch such as E-flat
or D; thereby reducing the string tension. You may
then use a capo on the first or second fret to bring it
back up to standard pitch.
The guitar will certainly be easier to play, and the
reduced tension will put less stress on the neck over
time, but bear in mind that it will also sacrifice a bit
of the instrument's tone projection.