I have two guitar related problems, one is very serious and the other isnt.
Trivia first: :)
I just got an Earthfire acoustic, but the neck radius is too odd for me. I sent it back, and am now 6 string-less again. (Though I have two 5 string basses! :D ).
Serious next: :shock:
Raising my arm over an acoustic, and turning my wrist to strum has caused agony in my right shoulder. A solid electric doesnt present this problem to me, but I want an acoustic!!!! Any suggestions folks? Please bear in mind that I'm relatively old, and not as flexible as a youngster!
Maybe a thinline? An Ibanez Talman??? Opinions please!! :!:
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Have you tried holding acoustic in classical position? That should aleaviate any strain on your right shoulder
Immature? Of course I'm immature Einstein, I'm 50 and in a Rock and ROll band.
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I had the same problem with strumming an acoustic so I practiced with it at a slight angle on my lap so I did not have to bend my wrist. Eventually I was able to straighten it up and have had no problem since.
Thanks guys.
Your suggestions have helped, but I need to use a thin bodied guitar, so. here's the new question:
Given about £200, what slim acoustic is worth considering? An Ibanez Talman, or some other offering?
It's quite hard to figure which manufacturers make thin bodied acoustics, and which dont.
Any advice please?
I say and write what I'm thinking, then wish I hadnt.
My only redeeming feature is that I'm honest.
