My, How My Tastes Change

[M Sarad]

I am still playing the Santa Cruz Dread Cutaway I bought in 1982. I was 27 when I got it.

Wait —- so all those posts about all those “number one” guitars that I was going to “keep forever” are still out there?? Mods, if you’re reading, name your price to expunge my record before my wife goes looking!!

[Treenewt]

Originally Posted by Willie Voltaire

Wait —- so all those posts about all those “number one” guitars that I was going to “keep forever” are still out there?? Mods, if you’re reading, name your price to expunge my record before my wife goes looking!!

Hahahahaha! Mine too, Willie!

[Treenewt]

Originally Posted by Jim Owen

When I bought a Gurian Size 3 r sometime in the mid 70s, I was very comfortable playing it. At the time, I was mostly a flat picker.

Now, it feels really cramped. And I’m thinking that my 000 18 is less comfy than my Gibson, and I’ve been playing Martin necks since 72. Methinks it’s a result of ageing?

Jim

I have no doubt that age and just the passing of time can change so much. Our tastes change, our joints change, our ears change...

I recently realized that thicker necks, which I’ve always loved, give me wrist and elbow problems. They can feel comfortable for a moment, but prolonged play flares up issues. That wasn’t always the case. It’s just time making changes I reckon.