Which guitar is easier to play sitting down, Jackson King V or the Jackson Rhoads?
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Re: Jackson Rhoads and King V
I've never owned either, but I've played both. They're pretty comparable and comfortable to play sitting down as long as the output jack is in the upper wring of the V and not the lower.Originally posted by crusty philtrumAnd that's probably because most people with electric guitars seem more interested in their own performance rather than the effect on the listener ... in fact i don't think many people who own electric guitars even give a poop about the effect on a listener. Which is why many people play electric guitars but very very few of them are actually musicians.
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Re: Jackson Rhoads and King V
I love the King V. When I first bought mine it was awkward to hold or balance it until I figured a way holding it standing up or sitting down. When I'm standing up I have the lower horn in between my legs to hold it stable and in a very comfortable playing position. When I sit down I hold the guitar like a classical guitar with the lower horn again between my legs propping up the guitar into a very comfortable position. The King V is definitely comfortable sitting down or standing up. I never played a Rhoads V but I would imagine it would also be comfortable to play.
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Re: Jackson Rhoads and King V
Depends where the jack is.Go buy my book. https://www.amazon.com/dp/198405564X
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Re: Jackson Rhoads and King V
Rhoads is definitely easier. However, the KEY to playing any V seated is to use a classical foot stand on the left foot!
Sit the "crotch" of the V on right thigh. Then elevate the left leg with the stand, place neck/body joint on left thigh. Good to go. Makes it totally comfortable.
Here is an example with a King V
I will point out though, that if you are playing the V seated, you are doing it wrong....Originally posted by Bad City
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Re: Jackson Rhoads and King V
Originally posted by Aceman View PostRhoads is definitely easier. However, the KEY to playing any V seated is to use a classical foot stand on the left foot!
Sit the "crotch" of the V on right thigh. Then elevate the left leg with the stand, place neck/body joint on left thigh. Good to go. Makes it totally comfortable.
Here is an example with a King V
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I will point out though, that if you are playing the V seated, you are doing it wrong....
As to the OP i say try both. i find the King V easier to sit with, i put the lower horn between my legs and behind my right calf, like this i can get the neck to stand up at a better angle than i can get a rhoads to do the same. But I will agree with ace if you are playing them sitting down you are doing it wrong."It keeps you fit - the alcohol, nasty women, sweat on stage, bad food - it's all very good for you." -Bon Scott
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Last edited by v8stang289; 06-10-2019, 07:58 PM."If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough" -Mario Andretti
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