Guitar feels "alive"

[Edward]

Sure the top vibrates, but the side/bout under one's arm, and the guitar back against my stomach and ribs ...there is a definite correlation in my mind to how the guitar vibrates in your hands and against your body and how much I like the tone.  I've noticed this over the years (with electrics, too), and it has always been one of those subliminal criteria for me when evaluating a guitar.  But I was really thinking it aloud last night playing my DN Custom.  I've never had a dred feel this "alive" ...Taylor or other marques' dreds.   Wow.  A guitar that moves is a guitar that moves me.

Anyone else as neurotic?  ...ok, maybe I stepped into that one.  Time for a cup o' joe.

Edward

[jjrpilot-admin]

Sure the top vibrates, but the side/bout under one's arm, and the guitar back against my stomach and ribs ...there is a definite correlation in my mind to how the guitar vibrates in your hands and against your body and how much I like the tone.  I've noticed this over the years (with electrics, too), and it has always been one of those subliminal criteria for me when evaluating a guitar.  But I was really thinking it aloud last night playing my DN Custom.  I've never had a dred feel this "alive" ...Taylor or other marques' dreds.   Wow.  A guitar that moves is a guitar that moves me.

Anyone else as neurotic?  ...ok, maybe I stepped into that one.  Time for a cup o' joe.

Edward

Thank goodness I'm not the only one!  I've noticed that as well...that a well built guitar when played...literally vibrates with music.  My Alvarez did ok...but man...my GS8 is just alive!

[Steely Glen]

Oh yeah.  That's what first drew me to my 816.  Digging into it, it felt like it wanted to take off and fly!  The definition of "good vibrations."

[Bill R]

My RT2 certainly has that vibe.  It's wonderful.
Bill

[michaelw]

being able to actually 'feel' what one is playing is one of the many aspects of acoustic guitar that i enjoy,
sort of like 'positve reinforcement' in a way in that the guitar seems that it is 'happy it is being played'

kind of like when one give their dog a belly-rub & one of its hind legs gets to kicking a little bit

maybe there should be warning labels on guitars that have exceptional projection -
CAUTION : Use of this product may result in possible RECOIL.
Please observe all safety regulations & use approved protective gear

also, please keep your arms & legs inside while the ride is in motion

[Edward]

OK, so it's official then: we all need to form a support group!
...except that I don't exactly "suffer' from this condition ...I kind of enjoy it

Edward

[michaelw]

OK, so it's official then: we all need to form a support group!
...except that I don't exactly "suffer' from this condition ...I kind of enjoy it

Edward

would that be a 12 step or a 12 string program

but seriously, the guitar is truly a 'living breathing thing' in that it is affected
by its environment (humidity/temperature), as well as by the person playing it ...
plus the scent of the wood (cedar & imbuia for example) is another aspect too

great thread, Edward

[Ted @ LA Guitar Sales]

There is nothing like a guitar that feels alive in your arms. One of my favorite guitars is a vintage Martin 00-21 that just wants to vibrate of my lap, the string vibration can be felt throughout the whole guitar.

[bo1142]

I'm in complete agreement.  It's an awesome thing when you strike a chord and you "feel" it.  It's hard to put into words, but I think you've done it.  Great post Edward

[darylcrisp]

i most definitely know the feeling and love it!

had a john mayes jumbo once that was the king of this, the whole guitar weighed 3.5lbs and was a tone monster(unfortunately there was a scale length and ergonomic fit issue for me, but it was a killer guitar).

my recent 516 displays this attitude and has a "light feel" as well. weight wise it comes in at 4.5 lbs with battery and ES-i'm thinking light built feeling guitars expand this phenom to a degree.

love it, love it
d

[barefooter]

I had never noticed my acoustic(s) vibrating until I got my 814ce.  I like it a lot being able to not only hear the wonderful sound, but to feel it as well

[John429]

being able to actually 'feel' what one is playing is one of the many aspects of acoustic guitar that i enjoy,
kind of like when one give their dog a belly-rub & one of its hind legs gets to kicking a little bit

Haha! Michael, I love this analogy

[Edward]

Thanks for coming out, er, sharing with me, all! 

I can only laugh because you folks are as seriously tweaked as I am!  What a wonderful thing to be so fortunate as to enjoy such amazing instruments, eh?  Rock on, all!   May you all have a wonderful, joyous Christmas in good health and surrounded by loved ones!!  (um, that latter comment includes your wood&steel friends ).

Edward

[michaelw]

Thanks for coming out, er, sharing with me, all! 

I can only laugh because you folks are as seriously tweaked as I am!  What a wonderful thing to be so fortunate as to enjoy such amazing instruments, eh?  Rock on, all!   May you all have a wonderful, joyous Christmas in good health and surrounded by loved ones!!  (um, that latter comment includes your wood&steel friends ).

Edward

you started it

all we did we think about what you said, agreed with it & expanded on it

btw, i was just wondering ...
how was that cup of coffee
MERRY CHRISTMAS !

[Edward]

Thanks for coming out, er, sharing with me, all! 

I can only laugh because you folks are as seriously tweaked as I am!  What a wonderful thing to be so fortunate as to enjoy such amazing instruments, eh?  Rock on, all!   May you all have a wonderful, joyous Christmas in good health and surrounded by loved ones!!  (um, that latter comment includes your wood&steel friends ).

Edward

you started it

all we did we think about what you said, agreed with it & expanded on it

btw, i was just wondering ...
how was that cup of coffee
MERRY CHRISTMAS !

Coffee, guitars, and sports cars ...blessed beyond words to be able to enjoy all, and in abundance!! 
(btw, sipping now as I type)

Edward