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Lessons, Recordings, How Tos, Repair, Accessories => Lessons, Recordings, How Tos, Repair, Accessories => Topic started by: Edward on December 20, 2011, 11:27:06 AM
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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
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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!
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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."
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My RT2 certainly has that vibe. It's wonderful.
Bill
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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 :D
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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 :D :D :D
Edward
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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 :D :D :D
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 :)
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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.
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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
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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
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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 :)
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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 ;D
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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 :D :D :D).
Edward
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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 :D :D :D).
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 !
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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 :D :D :D).
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!! :D
(btw, sipping now as I type)
Edward