"Extreme Shaped Guitars" Talk And Recommendations
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ICTGoober
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Anyone remember the G-707 guitar synth controller from Roland? It was quite comfy to play standing or sitting.
https://www.joness.com/gr300/pics/G-707/Drop-Shadow-Guitar-00.jpg
Anyone remember the G-707 guitar synth controller from Roland? It was quite comfy to play standing or sitting.
https://www.joness.com/gr300/pics/G-707/Drop-Shadow-Guitar-00.jpg
BeKindRewind
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I like V shapes. For me being a tall lanky person with long limbs, sitting down with a stratocaster type guitar isn't that comfortable, my arms are too long. and so I end up having to "hold up" my arm to be in picking position which gets my shoulder really sore after a couple of minutes. I have to stand up with the strap pretty low for my right arm to be comfortable.
V shapes sitting down are pretty much the ultimate for me. You tuck the bottom part of the V between your legs and you sit with a strap on so it holds the guitar up for you. it holds it in a place that's right where I need it to be, it's pretty much classical position but classical position on a strat-type is really uncomfortable for me, it keeps slipping off my leg ; this stays locked in place. it also makes fretting easier with your left hand since it's shifted over a bit. something to think about! I can play a V sitting down all day with zero discomfort
I find my Kelly (explorer type) quite the opposite. it's horribly uncomfortable to play sitting down, the upper horn digs into my ribs and it constantly slips out of place on my lap. it's pretty much a standing up only guitar for me. but the sound is HUGE.
I like V shapes. For me being a tall lanky person with long limbs, sitting down with a stratocaster type guitar isn't that comfortable, my arms are too long. and so I end up having to "hold up" my arm to be in picking position which gets my shoulder really sore after a couple of minutes. I have to stand up with the strap pretty low for my right arm to be comfortable.
V shapes sitting down are pretty much the ultimate for me. You tuck the bottom part of the V between your legs and you sit with a strap on so it holds the guitar up for you. it holds it in a place that's right where I need it to be, it's pretty much classical position but classical position on a strat-type is really uncomfortable for me, it keeps slipping off my leg ; this stays locked in place. it also makes fretting easier with your left hand since it's shifted over a bit. something to think about! I can play a V sitting down all day with zero discomfort
I find my Kelly (explorer type) quite the opposite. it's horribly uncomfortable to play sitting down, the upper horn digs into my ribs and it constantly slips out of place on my lap. it's pretty much a standing up only guitar for me. but the sound is HUGE.
eclecticsynergy
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The Model 100 (burgundy mist) is pretty awkward to play sitting down in the typical position.
But classical-guitar position works fine for it, and on a strap its balance is perfect.
The Model 400 (red & cream) is a tad neck heavy on a strap - not neck-divingly bad like an SG, just a little bit.
And it's pretty comfy when sitting down.
The Model 100 (burgundy mist) is pretty awkward to play sitting down in the typical position.
But classical-guitar position works fine for it, and on a strap its balance is perfect.
The Model 400 (red & cream) is a tad neck heavy on a strap - not neck-divingly bad like an SG, just a little bit.
And it's pretty comfy when sitting down.
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BTMN
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Um recommendations? Yes! Dean Korean made stuff in Z and V configurations are pretty sweet and moderately priced. These are limited run Korean imports from 2004. Good USA Deans can be had for around a grand on occasion too.
Um recommendations? Yes! Dean Korean made stuff in Z and V configurations are pretty sweet and moderately priced. These are limited run Korean imports from 2004. Good USA Deans can be had for around a grand on occasion too.
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Wonder if this is one of his guitars? Joe Perry Vegas. Not my shot.
https://scontent.ftpa1-2.fna.fbcdn....=9dfc742b9c99a9de20e2632d15af1e46&oe=5E7CE078
Don't know how exotic you want to go, but IMO it's hard to beat the retro-futuristic look of John Backlund's designs.
Here are mine:
and some others:
Wonder if this is one of his guitars? Joe Perry Vegas. Not my shot.
https://scontent.ftpa1-2.fna.fbcdn....=9dfc742b9c99a9de20e2632d15af1e46&oe=5E7CE078
ItsaBass
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Got my Dean Z Pro in the uncommon rosewood (i.e. purple) color for $600 with OHSC. Came with a Dimebucker too, which I sold for 50 bucks. In terms of build quality per total investment, this is probably the best score of my guitar buying experience (which is extensive).
Got my Dean Z Pro in the uncommon rosewood (i.e. purple) color for $600 with OHSC. Came with a Dimebucker too, which I sold for 50 bucks. In terms of build quality per total investment, this is probably the best score of my guitar buying experience (which is extensive).
ErikH
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All those Backlund guitars make me think of Billy Gibbons. He probably has one of each in his collection.
My Dean ML Chicago Standard is easily my most extreme shaped guitar. I love it though. It's an incredible instrument end to end. No complaints, other than the case is larger than my bass case...LOL.
All those Backlund guitars make me think of Billy Gibbons. He probably has one of each in his collection.
My Dean ML Chicago Standard is easily my most extreme shaped guitar. I love it though. It's an incredible instrument end to end. No complaints, other than the case is larger than my bass case...LOL.
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And Kiesel just came out with their headless V220.
And Kiesel just came out with their headless V220.
eclecticsynergy
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Re: "Extreme Shaped Guitars" Talk And Recommendations
Pretty cool one. Not familiar with that model but it has a similar look. I'll ask John.
Ascension
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Owned a bunch of X and V 220 Carvins and owned one of the less than 100 USA Built Washburn A 30 Chicago Custom Artists Grover Jackson had done while he was running that Custom shop in 1996 at one time. Still own a 1990 Pearl Pink X 220 and it's the single most comfortable guitar to play on a long set I have ever picked up. Is right at 6 lbs and balances perfectly on a strap. WICKED guitar.
Owned a bunch of X and V 220 Carvins and owned one of the less than 100 USA Built Washburn A 30 Chicago Custom Artists Grover Jackson had done while he was running that Custom shop in 1996 at one time. Still own a 1990 Pearl Pink X 220 and it's the single most comfortable guitar to play on a long set I have ever picked up. Is right at 6 lbs and balances perfectly on a strap. WICKED guitar.
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eclecticsynergy
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Nope, John says that isn't one of his. Doesn't know who might have made it.
Nope, John says that isn't one of his. Doesn't know who might have made it.
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In this case, I agree. While I love headless guitars, I am not a fan of pretty much any Kiesel one.
In this case, I agree. While I love headless guitars, I am not a fan of pretty much any Kiesel one.
Howlermonkey
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She understands.
9:04 where she gives reasons why she likes a pointy guitar.
She understands.
9:04 where she gives reasons why she likes a pointy guitar.
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Samick Lover
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Plantegenet custom guitars. Retro look.
Plantegenet custom guitars. Retro look.
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