body/guitar position

[mikeguywest]

Have any of you noticed a difference of holding the guitar next to your body, or slightly away? I know the top projects most of the sound, but the back and sides contribute as well. Do you find the sound more open when held slightly away from your body (gut - standing, gut & legs - sitting)?

[GSMC Bob]

Yup, I sure do notice a difference.  Try strumming your guitar when it is in the case (lid open, of course!). Then strum it with the guitar standing on its endpin (soundhole facing you in both instances) and you'll hear how damping the back/sides impacts the sound.

[not darth]

There is also a noticeable difference depending on how much you rest/press your right forearm on the upper edge of the lower bout.

[GSMC Bob]

Sure is!  I thnk of all that stuff as just another tone control technique at my disposal...

[rcoolz]

definitly  can hear the difference....I like to lean my head forward to hear the sound from the front,,,,

[cigarfan]

definitly  can hear the difference....I like to lean my head forward to hear the sound from the front,,,,

And thus the reason sound ports came into existence. Wonder if Taylor will ever offer a soundport?

[luckycanine]

There is also a noticeable difference depending on how much you rest/press your right forearm on the upper edge of the lower bout.

That is one of the arguments for an armrest, supposively dampens the output considerably..the other is comfort.  That edge can eat your lunch after awhile. WC