D-15S question regarding depth and comfort
I just got myself a D-15S and I think it's the deepest guitar I've ever played. Maybe I'm just used to the M (0000) I've been playing the past year, but my right arm gets a little sore wrapping around...
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The D-15S is the same depth as the other Martin 12-fret dreadnoughts - D-18VS, CEO-5, HD-28VS.I find these large guitars to very comfortable to play, but I play in the "classical" position, with the...
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It's the same depth as my D35-S. When I change back and forth between a triple-0 and a 12 fret D I have to say I notice the difference as well.Play on.
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I own D15S and the size of the body doesnt bother me a bit, other then one thing. Sometimes if I'm playing with some others and playing with a capo up rather high, lets say the 4th fret or so, I...
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You know, I tried playing my OM-21 in the classical position, as powerandwisdom suggested, and just couldn't see how anyone can do it with a guitar larger than a classical. Had to pull my right...
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I dont see how anyone can play comfortably that way...period. Classical or non-classical.I have a classical and I hold it just like any other guitar when sitting down, but I prefer using a strap and...
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Grasser and others:The "classical position" requires that you elevate your left (for righties) foot some 6 to 10 inches. When done properly, the guitar is supported at 4 points (left thigh, inner...
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I note that in a recent concert Doc Watson and his folks all had their guitars strapped on, even though they were all playing seated, which allowed them to shift their instruments around a little. His...
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Speaking of Doc Watson, Doc's right hand man Jack Lawrence plays his guitar in this exact classical posiitoning. Thanks for all your comments on this thread. I'm getting used to the D-15S size already.
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