Which is the most BEAUTIFUL Acoustic Guitar body shape???

[Headless Axeman]

I voted for the J-45 shape. Runner up would me a Martin OM.

[mr. beaumont]

A 16" Gibson L5 shape is my absolute favorite aesthetically.

A 12 fret 00 is also absolutely perfect.

[Gordon Currie]

Jean Larrivees L body is my template for perfection. The biggest step forward in body shape in the last 50 years.

Visually balanced and ergonomic.

[rmp]

Hard for me to pick one... I'm not too fussy. I love em all.

Jumbos, Grand Symphony shapes Grand Auditorium and Grand Concert sizes are my favs. Dreadnaughts are probably last on my favorite list, But I have one I wont sell.

The GA size tends to fit my stature perfectly. (not a big dude)

I have one example of all of the above except the more diminutive Grand Concert.

Some day, I shall embark on a quest to find a 12 fret'r in that body size..

[jaymarsch]

I have two favorites as can been seen in this photograph.
Kathy Wingert's model E (far right) is a grand concert size The body length is the same as a dreadnought, but with a smaller 15-inch lower bout. The waist is long and lean which allows the player’s arm to go over a narrower part of the body. Extremely graceful lines and very well balanced shape to play.
The guitar in the center, made by Sparky Kramer, has the traditional slope shoulder shape which is another one of my favorites.
Aesthetics-wise, I have never cared for the boxy, squared dreadnaught shape but you can't argue with the tone.



Best,
Jayne

[Dirk Hofman]

For me it's the Gibson J-185 or small jumbo shape. Didn't see that as an option. I guess the SJ option is close but I took "other".

[jaymarsch]

Originally Posted by J-Doug

Can't pick and therefore this happened:

I completely your understand your dilemma. Definitely a beautiful bunch of guitars that you have there!

Best,
Jayne

[Rockysdad]

Originally Posted by Gordon Currie

Jean Larrivees L body is my template for perfection. The biggest step forward in body shape in the last 50 years.

Visually balanced and ergonomic.

+ 1, I'm in total agreement with this.

[KevinH]

Of the choices presented the L-00 body shape is the most beautiful, though I seem to be in a minority. Considering "other" there are just too many choices, but I'd put Ben Wilborn's Comma series right up there.

[J Patrick]

...the original Gibson flattop L1 shape is my favorite...and the Gibson arch tops that preceded it...

[jricc]

Gibson LG-1/LG2 in sunburst for me. J45 is second.

[spartan]

To me, I liken the classic Martin OM shape (for me, no cutaway) to like a Strat. Sure, in recent decades, other builders have “enhanced” the shape for aesthetics, playability, uniqueness, etc, but the reason it’s so popular is because it’s practical, timeless and it works

[Rudy4]

Taylor's Grand Concert would be my choice generally.

[619TF]

Originally Posted by Rudy4

Taylor's Grand Concert would be my choice generally.

And I'd vote GA but apparently choices are limited to Gibson and Martin only.

[rmp]

Originally Posted by 619TF

And I'd vote GA but apparently choices are limited to Gibson and Martin only.

Nay, "OTHER" was listed in the pool.

GA is my #1 too.