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Tim Reede is another local builder.
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A Manzer wedge is going to make a larger body feel smaller and easier to reach over than an arm bevel (or arm bevel alone). I recently had a guitar built with a contour shaped into the binding, which doesn’t change the silhouette of the top of the guitar, but “takes the edge off,” literally and figuratively. If you have an idea in mind for a luthier or luthiers whose tones appeal to you, you should reach out to them and describe what your requirements are. The experienced luthiers who frequent the custom board of the forum, as well as those who exhibit at the shows I mentioned (and many of the regulars here also exhibit at shows), could build a stellar guitar that meets your needs. Working with a luthier who is local to you is a plus, but not essential. Last edited by sinistral; 12-22-2023 at 12:23 AM. |
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Are you playing on a couch?
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A chair. I have two Great Danes that would pummel me with joy if I were playing on a couch.
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Larrivee Parlor guitars are 24". You might consider picking a used one up just to give it a try. 24" scale with medium strings is dead easy to play. I custom ordered several Larrivee 00-40 with a 24.75" scale length. At that scale length I find Lights 12-53, or medium 13-56, work really. The 00 body size is nice because it is about as small as a guitar body can get before it starts sounding like a parlor. You get the comfort of a small guitar but a balanced tone.
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I'm NOT telling you what to buy, I'm suggesting that you try either or both to see if they "fit" you. The 00 versions are slightly larger bodies but still have the short scale 12 fret design. The "0" size is what Joan Baez played for most of her career, and they are most determinately NOT toys, nor boxy. Mf the necks are too wide, too deep or whatever, then you have learnt something about what will, eventually, sumt you. Keep us posted.
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Silly Moustache, Just an old Limey acoustic guitarist, Dobrolist, mandolier and singer. I'm here to try to help and advise and I offer one to one lessons/meetings/mentoring via Zoom! |