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| Dreadnought (Martin 14 fret style) |
   
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48 | 18.05% |
| Dreadnought (Martin 12 fret style) |
  
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8 | 3.01% |
| Super Jumbo (Gibson “200” Style) |
  
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5 | 1.88% |
| Small Jumbo (Gibson “185” style and similar) |
  
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12 | 4.51% |
| Jumbo (Gibson J, J-35/45/AJ etc) |
  
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26 | 9.77% |
| 000/OM (Martin 14 fret style) |
  
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86 | 32.33% |
| 000 (Martin 12 fret style) |
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21 | 7.89% |
| 00 /L-00 (Martin/Gibson 14 fret styles) |
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30 | 11.28% |
| 0, L-0/1 12 fret styles |
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12 | 4.51% |
| Other. |
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18 | 6.77% |
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#17
09-19-2017, 08:52 AM
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Mine are probably 12 Fret Dreadnought either Martin or Gibson style I like them both a bunch. Close runner up is the J-185 16" wide jumbo shape.
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#18
09-19-2017, 09:02 AM
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I like small Jumbo and 000/OM size about the same, but since we could only choose 1, I chose OM.
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#19
09-19-2017, 09:07 AM
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I voted 14-fret 00. I love the way they sound, look, play, and feel. I think the L-00 shape is the best looking guitar of all.
That said, if I had to choose an objective "best" body shape I would probably have to go with 000-14/OM for its amazing versatility, tonal balance, and playability.
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#20
09-19-2017, 09:22 AM
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Voted 00 14 fret, but a 00 12 fret is my true aesthetic sweet spot. I like the Gurian 3 size also ... kinda like the girlfriend who puts on a few extra pounds and looks wonderful anyway.
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#21
09-19-2017, 09:27 AM
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You might include L-00 Deep Bodies.
But I love them all! Based on what I own though, I do seem to lean towards Jumbo, OM (often referred to jumbos in the 1930s) and L-00.
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#22
09-19-2017, 09:31 AM
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Super Jumbo! I loves my Epi EJ-200. Of course I'm 6'5" and have long arms so it fits me. I love the depth of tone that the body shape delivers even though the instrument has a laminated top.
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#23
09-19-2017, 09:37 AM
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My favorite shape is the 12 fret 00. My 0018vs is a great example.
Jeff
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#25
09-19-2017, 10:10 AM
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OMs had been my favorite shape since I started playing guitar... until I recently bought a Martin 00 14-fret (CS-00-21). Now I find myself reaching for the 00 a bit more than the OM. It feels ju-ust right on the lap.
I wouldn't want to give up either guitar, but at this moment I have to give the edge to the 00 14 fret.
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#26
09-19-2017, 10:28 AM
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Taylor GA and some designs being produced by carbon fiber builders.
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#27
09-19-2017, 10:37 AM
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I admire Dana and his instruments enormously, and I know he calls this model a "Slope D" but as he should know the difference between the design of a Dread and a Jumbo better than most - I'm lost as to why he mis-names some of his models - like the "OMS" - which is a beautiful "000" 12 rfet model and not an OM at all.
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#28
09-19-2017, 10:37 AM
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I'm sort of a sucker for the slope shoulder, but I do really like a 000 or OM and there is something about a dread, but a jumbo also attracts me and I do have a certain draw towards archtops with F holes. I do dislike, no hate, cutaways on flat tops but I will put up with a cutaway on an archtop. Can I have my own catagory please?
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#29
09-19-2017, 10:39 AM
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Folks, I know I have omitted Yamahas and Taylors who haven't (AFAIK) used the Gibson or Martin original designs - but I confess I know little of their sizing logic.
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#30
09-19-2017, 10:40 AM
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May favorite isn't listed (00 12-fret), so I voted for my second favorite, the 14-fret version of same.
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