Well, it all depends on the exact nature of your shoulder issue, but the narrower waist brings the guitar’s lower bout down (when seated), so your arm doesn’t need to be cranked up so high in the air. Depending on the source of irritation from the shoulder, the lower arm angle might be enough to provide adequate relief.Interesting, so Bob your contention is the narrow waist of say an F47 would be better on shoulder than a dread as though the lower bouts are similar if not same, the middle section being slimmer would provide comfort?
I really like the small-jumbo F-30 body. Richard had a nice one listed a short while ago, and at a similar price (see pics in For Sale section). If I didn’t already have a ‘73 F-30R, I’d have been seriously tempted.Thoughts on this one? I know it ain’t pretty but none of my Guilds have ever been accused of that.
Guild F-30 Aragon 1954 - 1973 | Reverb
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an F-20 would be a great guitar to compliment the dread, if u were going to play both. but the F-20 is a true small bodied guitar. i would go all in for an F-30 if u are looking to move away from the dread.
..... and their narrow waists make all the difference!
Thoughts on this one? I know it ain’t pretty but none of my Guilds have ever been accused of that.
Guild F-30 Aragon 1954 - 1973 | Reverb
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Woody check this one out. I didn't look closely but only 10 years old and the price isn't bad!
https://reverb.com/p/guild-f-30-aragon-natural
I like it, and of course the price, especially with a Make Offer. Let's call it "mojo"!
walrus
Woody check this one out. I didn't look closely but only 10 years old and the price isn't bad!
https://reverb.com/p/guild-f-30-aragon-natural
Ah yes, the proper LTG problem-solving mindset!.....and she plays too, so an F20 would be good for the family too. now i am thinking to doing both
It's no that bad, really, but I think I might be nearing the point of looking at a smaller Guild acoustic body shape...
I know Walrus suggested to me the F30 so I would not lose so much tone and volume that I am accustomed to with the D25 and 35....
But what about the F20?
thanks!
WW- Bonneville88 is selling two F-30's over in the FS section. a 1980 sunburst jumbo/westerly shaped arch back; and a 1998 rosewood orch/Hoboken shaped flat back. both look super creamy and are very reasonably priced. not sure how serious u are on another acquisition, but i'd be taking a hard look at those offerings. keep us posted!