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Old 01-18-2020, 06:33 AM
turbotom1052 turbotom1052 is offline
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Originally Posted by dhodgeh View Post
I've have arthritis developing in my basal joint (base of the thumb). I find that a big thick chunky C shaped neck gives my thumb added support.

There are still certain shapes that can cause discomfort. So, on those occasions, I try to find a different position to minimize the pain.

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Me too. 61 here with arthritis. A big neck allows for better leverage and support during most chord shapes. Also 12 frets bring the 1st position chords closer to the body allowing better movement of these aging joints.
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