Philcguitars
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So much better with a tummy contour! I'm thinking Tele's and LP's!
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Guitars that dig the ribs would be...
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thespricket
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I said "No", i'd rather buy a strat instead.
I said "No", i'd rather buy a strat instead.
Diocletian
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Les Pauls are made to be played low-slung. They look stupid high up so...why a need for any contour?
Les Pauls are made to be played low-slung. They look stupid high up so...why a need for any contour?
Philcguitars
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Personally, I can go either way, but I thought it'd be interesting, because of the recent Tele discussions. I wouldnt turn one down that's for sure.
Personally, I can go either way, but I thought it'd be interesting, because of the recent Tele discussions. I wouldnt turn one down that's for sure.
Philcguitars
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Well, I'd say they were meant to be played!
I sling high so...
Well, I'd say they were meant to be played!
I sling high so...
phil_104
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I was just watching David Gilmour play a godltop on the '' On an Island '' tour, and he plays it pretty high, as high as he does any guitar now. I didn't think it looked stupid. I've seen many people play em at regular and high-ish heights. The reason is simple : These players find it easier to play when the guitar is high, and you are not just playing power chords and riffs on the 3 lower strings. It's manageable low, but some prefer it high. Also, looking at videos of Les Paul himself in the earlier days, I don't think you can say that the design was '' made to play low strung''. It works for some, but not for all.
Anyways, I voted that you could add a tummy cut for sure. I don't see why not. Maybe make it an option though, as not everyone is into it.
Link : David playing his les paul not low strung. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbyRVSN420k
I was just watching David Gilmour play a godltop on the '' On an Island '' tour, and he plays it pretty high, as high as he does any guitar now. I didn't think it looked stupid. I've seen many people play em at regular and high-ish heights. The reason is simple : These players find it easier to play when the guitar is high, and you are not just playing power chords and riffs on the 3 lower strings. It's manageable low, but some prefer it high. Also, looking at videos of Les Paul himself in the earlier days, I don't think you can say that the design was '' made to play low strung''. It works for some, but not for all.
Anyways, I voted that you could add a tummy cut for sure. I don't see why not. Maybe make it an option though, as not everyone is into it.
Link : David playing his les paul not low strung. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbyRVSN420k
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JohnnyGuitar
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Said yes - BUT - I don't care enough to not buy one if it doesn't have the tummy cut because I am not that bothered by it.
Plus, I'll take double binding on a Tele or a Les Paul over a tummy cut.
Said yes - BUT - I don't care enough to not buy one if it doesn't have the tummy cut because I am not that bothered by it.
Plus, I'll take double binding on a Tele or a Les Paul over a tummy cut.
Philcguitars
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That was definately something in my head, If I had total control.
That was definately something in my head, If I had total control.
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i am extremely attracted to guitars that are slab like... Tele's and LP's fit the bill.... i oddly play strats mostly but the slab shape of Teles and Les Pauls as well as some of the Ernie Ball guitars get me going.. i love that feeling of no contours... i love the look of USA Tele Deluxes but i hate the tummy cut on them!
i am extremely attracted to guitars that are slab like... Tele's and LP's fit the bill.... i oddly play strats mostly but the slab shape of Teles and Les Pauls as well as some of the Ernie Ball guitars get me going.. i love that feeling of no contours... i love the look of USA Tele Deluxes but i hate the tummy cut on them!
Philcguitars
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It's alright, I won't tell the lady in your life!
It's alright, I won't tell the lady in your life!
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it's already too late... she left, the guitars are still here...
it's already too late... she left, the guitars are still here...
Philcguitars
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Too Bad, but you're not the first guy I came across with that tale!
it's already too late... she left, the guitars are still here...
Too Bad, but you're not the first guy I came across with that tale!
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the axes don't freak out for no reason so i'm better off
the axes don't freak out for no reason so i'm better off
mrturtle_91
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I don't have a big tummy (yet) so a tummy cut isn't a must. An arm contour would be nice on a telecaster though, though again, not a must.
I don't have a big tummy (yet) so a tummy cut isn't a must. An arm contour would be nice on a telecaster though, though again, not a must.
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I like Teles, but I also like the neck-up feel you get with SGs, Vs, Explorers, etc, and tummy cuts, IMHO, just make the neck want to stick out even more perpindicular to my body. Perhaps if I didn't have quite so much tummy to fill that cut it would work out better...
I like Teles, but I also like the neck-up feel you get with SGs, Vs, Explorers, etc, and tummy cuts, IMHO, just make the neck want to stick out even more perpindicular to my body. Perhaps if I didn't have quite so much tummy to fill that cut it would work out better...
d1dsj
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I had this very problem with my ASAT yet not my LP's. Anyway, I sold the ASAT a while ago not just for financial reasons but because it always felt sort of uncomfortable and awkward. I was lucky enough recently to get a Tele style guitar with a tummy cut and forearm contours and it's much MUCH better, more comfortable than a Strat for me.
I had this very problem with my ASAT yet not my LP's. Anyway, I sold the ASAT a while ago not just for financial reasons but because it always felt sort of uncomfortable and awkward. I was lucky enough recently to get a Tele style guitar with a tummy cut and forearm contours and it's much MUCH better, more comfortable than a Strat for me.
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Philcguitars
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QUOTE=WhoFan;2108939]the axes don't freak out for no reason so i'm better off[/QUOTE]
:27: Don't wake the others up to that one!:lmao:
QUOTE=WhoFan;2108939]the axes don't freak out for no reason so i'm better off[/QUOTE]
:27: Don't wake the others up to that one!:lmao:
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