Which is your favourite Flat Top body shape?

[Sonics]

Martin make two jumbos. The grand jumbo is too large for me to handle, however the 'regular' jumbo (a dreadnought with a waist) sits at the perfect height when placed on the knee/lap.

[Silly Moustache]

Originally Posted by Sonics

Martin make two jumbos. The grand jumbo is too large for me to handle, however the 'regular' jumbo (a dreadnought with a waist) sits at the perfect height when placed on the knee/lap.

Hi, confused by this. AFAIK there areonly two dred designs - the original(12 fret) and the Rhythm version (14fret).

I know of the J-40 (had one once -for about a month!) and the "pretend J-200 thing, but please tell me the model number of the third type of dreadnought.

Best, Andy

[HHP]

Originally Posted by Silly Moustache

Hi, confused by this. AFAIK there areonly two dred designs - the original(12 fret) and the Rhythm version (14fret).

I know of the J-40 (had one once -for about a month!) and the "pretend J-200 thing, but please tell me the model number of the third type of dreadnought.

Best, Andy

Probably referring to the slope shoulder D they offered in the CEO series.

[Dave JH]

For me, my favourite all around size is the recently discovered 0000 size by martin. I just would not be able to go back to OM/000 size after playing one. Much more powerful but not boomy like a dread with exceptional balance. Fantastic body size!

[Zissou Intern]

I love slope shoulders, both Martin 12 fret dreadnoughts and Gibson J jumbo bodies. I have been experiencing extreme lust for a Smeck style 12 fret slope, Gibson built or otherwise. Some day...some day I will possess one!

[Mr. Jelly]

I can't vote. There's no choice for a 00 12 fret.

[Silly Moustache]

Originally Posted by HHP

Probably referring to the slope shoulder D they offered in the CEO series.

Ahh, that would be their take on the Gibson Jumbo.

[Silly Moustache]

Originally Posted by Mr. Jelly

I can't vote. There's no choice for a 00 12 fret.

Which is a silly (moustache) omission - sorry about that.

[Silly Moustache]

Originally Posted by Zissou Intern

I love slope shoulders, both Martin 12 fret dreadnoughts and Gibson J jumbo bodies. I have been experiencing extreme lust for a Smeck style 12 fret slope, Gibson built or otherwise. Some day...some day I will possess one!

For many years I also had a yen for a Roy Smeck! Couldn't afford a real one even if one was available in the UK/EU. For my 65th birthday I ordered a Huss & Dalton which was very expensive and sadly unusable when it arrived, but now I have a Santa Cruz "RS" which is a delightful instrument.

Deep body (actually about the same as my Collings dreads), but short scale and a sunburst to die for.

[Silly Moustache]

Originally Posted by Dave JH

For me, my favourite all around size is the recently discovered 0000 size by martin. I just would not be able to go back to OM/000 size after playing one. Much more powerful but not boomy like a dread with exceptional balance. Fantastic body size!

That, of course is the secret of pre dread Martins - exceptional balance - the sort of thing that Collings now offer.

[51 Relic]

Me I love the OO Martin or Gibson J45 / 50 body shape . Sorry just can't get on with the square shoulder shape

[Silly Moustache]

Originally Posted by 51 Relic

Me I love the OO Martin or Gibson J45 / 50 body shape . Sorry just can't get on with the square shoulder shape

No apologies necessary - it was your preference I'm asking about.

[Archsas]

I'm actually not sure any more. For a long time, it was either the slope shoulder/Jumbo/J-45 shape or 000. Lately, I've played a few Dreads that I've really enjoyed and I'm really starting to question what I used to think about the shape.

[dmckean44]

I like dreadnoughts the best by far, they just feel the most comfortable to me. I also like the Taylor Grand Orchestra size, very expressive.

[M19]

Lowden F, McIlroy A shapes.

Taylor GC shapes too.

Love my Martin 00-18, but the shape is a little clunky looking.