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Old 02-18-2019, 10:52 AM
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Have you spoken with a good occupational therapist. If possible, one who specializes in working with musicians?
Thanks, Karen. If you read the whole post, you'll see I have seen several specialists. It's not a musician thing but a general rotation problem due to my accident. The only thing that will fix it is to put the bones back exactly as they were before I broke them and that is not possible. Talking to others who have had similar accidents, they are all worse off than me.

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Old 02-18-2019, 03:14 PM
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I have left wrist issues, and adoption of 12 frets, along with a de oro guitar support (in conventional sitting mode), has given me a lot of relief. No issues at all now.
My Taylor 812e GC has nearly the volume and bass power of a good dread, a bit more than my Eastman E10 00 M. Both are great to play

https://www.deoromusic.com/guitar-su...mencoloco.html

Taylors have a shorter 24 7/8 scale, and there are a few Taylor GA 12 frets out there, mostly GCs, though.
Alvarez Yairi 70 models is a very good 12 fret dread, with 25.5" scale.
Thanks Jonbee for that link. I have looked at those supports a few times and now you have convinced me to try one. I am also looking at the Alvarez 60/70 series. I bought one for a friend last year and had it and played it for a couple of days before she picked it up. I was quite impressed with how easy it was to play and the good tone. It was an AP-70.
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Old 02-18-2019, 03:55 PM
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Thanks, Karen. If you read the whole post, you'll see I have seen several specialists. It's not a musician thing but a general rotation problem due to my accident. The only thing that will fix it is to put the bones back exactly as they were before I broke them and that is not possible. Talking to others who have had similar accidents, they are all worse off than me.
Sorry Steadfastly--i didn't read your post closely enough. I wish you all the best in finding the guitar that works the best for you.
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Sorry Steadfastly--i didn't read your post closely enough. I wish you all the best in finding the guitar that works the best for you.
Hey, Karen, not a problem. Once threads get 2-3 pages long, I don't read everything either, just scan the posts. Thanks again for both posts.
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Old 02-19-2019, 10:52 AM
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So I took the suggestion and ordered one of these, a De Oro guitar support. It should be here on Friday. I'll let you know how it works out.

http://www.deoromusic.com/deoromusic...placement.html
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Old 02-19-2019, 11:26 AM
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Now, any suggestions on a short scale, 12 fretter in a dreadnought body with a 1 3/4-1 7/8" nut?
I would think that something other than a dreadnaught would be more comfortable for someone with shoulder problems.
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Old 02-19-2019, 11:48 AM
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Default 12 fret short scale dread

Custom shop. Martin, Larrivee, SC, Collings...they will all make what you want.
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Old 02-20-2019, 08:58 AM
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Custom shop. Martin, Larrivee, SC, Collings...they will all make what you want.
Thanks Peter. I am sure they would. I think my budget would be blown to smithereens, wherever that is.
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Old 02-20-2019, 03:42 PM
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What is the budget?

Larrivee's are pretty reasonable for what you get!
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What is the budget?

Larrivee's are pretty reasonable for what you get!
Less than $1K. Unfortunately, this rules out a Froggy Bottom. So far, that is the only maker that would get me to open my wallet for a superb guitar but for a hobby player, thousands for a Froggy Bottom doesn't make sense to me.
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Old 02-27-2019, 01:08 PM
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So I took the suggestion and ordered one of these, a De Oro guitar support. It should be here on Friday. I'll let you know how it works out.

http://www.deoromusic.com/deoromusic...placement.html
So, this arrived yesterday and after attaching it and adjusting it, I would say it helps quite a bit. It is better than using my strap and you can adjust it easier for where you want the guitar and the neck. I can see it taking me about 6-10 hours to get totally adjusted to it but I would suggest it to anyone having issues similar to mine. It certainly makes playing my dreadnoughts much easier.
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Old 02-27-2019, 01:13 PM
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So, this arrived yesterday and after attaching it and adjusting it, I would say it helps quite a bit. It is better than using my strap and you can adjust it easier for where you want the guitar and the neck. I can see it taking me about 6-10 hours to get totally adjusted to it but I would suggest it to anyone having issues similar to mine. It certainly makes playing my dreadnoughts much easier.
This is great news, Steadfastly! I am happy that you have found something that is helpful for you. I love the tone of a good dreadnaught so I can see why you want to explore how to make it work without going to a smaller size guitar.

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Old 02-27-2019, 05:06 PM
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So, this arrived yesterday and after attaching it and adjusting it, I would say it helps quite a bit. It is better than using my strap and you can adjust it easier for where you want the guitar and the neck. I can see it taking me about 6-10 hours to get totally adjusted to it but I would suggest it to anyone having issues similar to mine. It certainly makes playing my dreadnoughts much easier.
I have both the De Oro and the NeckUp and can’t play without them (AGF’er Eric Skye has the same love for the Neckup). I find these are more way more comfortable than using a footrest.

I have no shoulder issues and have gravitated to where I own only 12 fret short scale guitars. They are just so comfortable to play especially if you are primarily a fingerstyle player.

Good Luck (with making this work for your dreadnaughts)!
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This is great news, Steadfastly! I am happy that you have found something that is helpful for you. I love the tone of a good dreadnaught so I can see why you want to explore how to make it work without going to a smaller size guitar.

Best,
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Thanks Jayne. I appreciate your kind sentiments.
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