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Old 03-12-2018, 05:57 AM
pieterh pieterh is offline
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Originally Posted by Bob Womack View Post
The early '60s models had narrow necks and what I consider narrow spacing for a very short time. The modern ES-335 has string spacing that I consider very comfortable. I come over from Taylor string spacing and don't need much if any adaptation. I alternate between playing with fingers and pick for both lead and rhythm.

Bob


I bought a 2016 Wine Red studio a couple of weeks ago and found the same - switching from Taylor acoustic to Fender (and G&L) electric to Gibson 335 feels quite effortless. Nothing feels unfamiliar if you know what I mean.
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