Topic: Stand up
I started playing standing up I did surprising well
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Re: Stand up
It is different! Takes some getting used to for me.
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Re: Stand up
has a whole different feeling,if you a gibson les paul you will get tired faster they weigh alot.
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This is the theory forum this topic would be better placed in the chat forum.
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Re: Stand up
I personally find that how a guitar is held affects playing style & ability to a fair degree. I'll play the acoustics while sitting, and usually have the neck angled upwards at about 25-degrees. Most classical guitarists will sit with the lower bout of the guitar between their knees, and the neck angled up much further than that.
When standing to play the electric, I find I have to maintain that same angle in order to play comfortably, so that the wrist of the fretting hand isn't bent too much. And I also discovered right away that I needed a strap lock on the peg nearest the neck ... fortunately without damage. I agree that a Les Paul is a tad heavier than some guitars, but a good strap certainly helps with comfort.
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TF I bought a levies padded strap for my sons flyin V. Its great. also it has a sued back so it doesnt let the neck slip down. its one of these. http://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessor … itar-strap His is the black and white, Im wanting the red/ white for my SG.
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I agree with you that Levy's makes great straps, Beamer. I use a 3" wide black leather one with my Les Paul, and although it has no padding it distributes the weight just fine. I was having a laugh at the store where I bought it, because they had at least 100 various straps with assorted KISS logos on them ... must have been expecting a convention or something!