D-55 with sound ports

[Rayk]

Maybe it had electronics on the side where the hole is ? A sound port on the shoulder side by the neck makes no sense whatsoever unless the player is hunched over with his head in that area of the guitar but that would possibly move the strumming hand closer to the fretboard which would limit the effectiveness of a GAD pick guard then again I’m not sure what playing style this guard would actually work with .
The only purpose of a sound hole by the neck was because the bass player was complaining he couldn’t hear the guitar . Lol

Over all this seems more likely a case of smoking to much of the crack pipe .

Disclaimer: Just joking in case someone here actually owns this guitar.

Then again I really don’t know anything and I was never here .

 

[fronobulax]

A sound port on the shoulder side by the neck makes no sense whatsoever

While most sound ports are on the side there are some modern classicals that use other locations.



See https://nbnguitar.com/nbn-guitar-blog/modernclassicalguitardesignpart3

 

[wileypickett]

In addition to my Lowdens, I’ve added them to a couple of Alvarez cedar-topped models, which I’m partial to the sound of. You can find these used for under $500.00, if that counts as “cheapo”?

But a 3” hole is too big, IMO. I typically make holes between 1” and 1.5” and have found they don’t need to be any bigger than that.

Before getting out the circle cutter I reinforce the inside of the guitar with a square of hard wood, so that adding the soundport doesn’t weaken the side.

To get an idea if it makes enough of a difference to be worth trying, you might see if any guitar stores near you have guitars with soundports. I was sold on them after trying a friend’s. The difference with the port open and closed was significant.

Be aware that you may be hurting the resale value of your guitar if you add a soundport, however. Many buyers like everything original.

For me guitars are, first and foremost, tools. I’ll modify them them if, IMO, it makes them sound better or function better.

 

[Charlie Bernstein]

In lay turns: What's coming out the bedroom window isn't going out the front door.

 

[Rayk]

While most sound ports are on the side there are some modern classicals that use other locations.



See https://nbnguitar.com/nbn-guitar-blog/modernclassicalguitardesignpart3

Ok so from this which I didn’t think of would again because of classical playing position we’re the neck is in a more upright/ vertical position.

I didn’t consider that thanks for the heads up .

 

[fronobulax]

Ok so from this which I didn’t think of would again because of classical playing position we’re the neck is in a more upright/ vertical position.

I didn’t consider that thanks for the heads up .

You're welcome. I actually thought you were right in that the position did not make sense but far be it from me to admit you were right without a little research

 

[mavuser]

nice, this is my kinda thread (as in, makes me feel better about myself)

don't like the way you sound playing your own D-55? just cut two more holes in it!

 

[Rayk]

You're welcome. I actually thought you were right in that the position did not make sense but far be it from me to admit you were right without a little research

Guess the person plays a D55 classical style or we’ll never know and end up add in this to the list of world wonders . Lol

 

[maxr]

Interesting capo position too, just in front of the 7th fret (not just behind or on top of it). Maybe a soprano sitar enthusiast?

 

[Cryptid]

A face only a mother could love

 

[westerlyborn]

Two sound ports and an ugly GAD guard (GAD the guitar, not the Über-Morlock).

This hurts my feelings.

 

[Wellington]

That's a depressing picture to someone who can probably never afford one lol