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Topic: space between bottom apron and thigh- a real basic question |
Jan Dunn
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Union, NJ USA
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Posted 10 Jun 2011 5:29 am |
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How do you determine the "best" height for your guitar. Should the knee levers touch the side or near the top of your thigh? I raised my guitar after some players complained it was "too short". Now I'm re-thinking it because the strech with Pedal B and left right (inside) lever going right feels pretty long and I'm pushing near the upper part of the thigh. I have to raise my heel to accomplish this.
Leave it alone? lower it? I know I should just try it but as Bruce Springsteen says "I damn sure don't trust myself".
I know it's all personal taste and whatever works best etc. but I'm curious how more experienced players set up the height.
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James Morehead
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Prague, Oklahoma, USA - R.I.P.
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Posted 10 Jun 2011 5:36 am
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You want your guitar high enough to operate your levers comfortable, as well as low enough that you maintain the best right and left hand postures, if that makes sense. If by raising your guitar you have to sacrifice right hand technique, your defeating yourself. So, each player has to find that "perfect balance" for themself, with what guitar you have. Find that "comfort zone".
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Jerry Hayes
From:
Virginia Beach, Va.
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Posted 10 Jun 2011 6:25 am
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Jan, don't worry about what "some players" say about the height of your guitar, it should be comfortable to you and no one else as it's your guitar. If a steel's not adjusted for it's primary player it'll hinder your playing. Adjust it to what feels right for you and you'll be a happier and better player........JH in Va.
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Erv Niehaus
From:
Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 10 Jun 2011 7:00 am
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| Just look at some of the pictures recently posted of the Big E. That is how you should have your guitar adjusted. His fore-arms are always perfectly horizontal, that's the optimal position. |
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