Fingerstyle guitar

[Scratch]

We are thread veering, but everyone knows that there are 3 kinds of people in this world, right? Those who can count, and those who can't.

WHAT :!: You know thread veering is not allowed on LTG :shock:
:wink: :mrgreen:

32.6% of veered threads don't make sense. The other 94.3% are senseless...

 

[lroyb]

LTG style finger picking

You need a guitar for each finger.

 

[cjd-player]

LTG style finger picking

You need a guitar for each finger.

That's EXACTLY why I don't play a 12-string. :mrgreen:

 

[Frosty]

LTG style finger picking

You need a guitar for each finger.

I'm workin' on my toes by now... :?

 

[12 string]

We are thread veering, but everyone knows that there are 3 kinds of people in this world, right? Those who can count, and those who can't.

WHAT :!: You know thread veering is not allowed on LTG :shock:
:wink: :mrgreen:

32.6% of veered threads don't make sense. The other 94.3% are senseless...

It's all 95% half mental. (Thanks, Yogi)

' Strang

 

[sitka_spruce]

a new member,i have a great DCE1HG.Which i have owned for 4 years.I am learning fingerstyle,and am looking for a fingerstyle guitar that will improve my playing.Anyone has a f30,and can tell me if thats the one to go for?

There are a number of reasons going with an OM-type guitar instead of a dreadnought guitar. The narrower waist and the less depth obviously makes the OM more comfortable. The OM also has a more balanced sound compared to the rather middy dreadnought. The neck and bridge being the same both instruments have the same feel when playing them albeit the dreadnought possibly being a bit more cumbersome for your right arm.

I know of many fingerpickers, including myself, who prefer a slightly wider nut and string spacing. That was one of the reasons for me going with Contemporary series guitars, wanting an US made Guild. Got a Willy Porter Signature so far and this spring it will be accompanied by a CO-2C, or so is the plan.

For those of a rather limited budget I would recommend the CO-1, new (Tacoma) or used, that I understand is discontinued and wil not be made in CT. Great, underrated guitars, these.

 

[Tony Burns]

a new member,i have a great DCE1HG.Which i have owned for 4 years.I am learning fingerstyle,and am looking for a fingerstyle guitar that will improve my playing.Anyone has a f30,and can tell me if thats the one to go for?

Why not just keep what you have - and after you do it for a while then get something new - i bought an OM because i was told OM's are what you needed to play fingerstyle, but after i had it a while i realized i was more comfortable with a Dread ( OM's fingerboards were to wide for me-) are your fingers long or short - fatter fingers need a wide fingerboard ( for fingerstyle )- my long skinny finers were made for Dreads . Just my observation. Their is really no standard for the guitar you play -

 

[Frosty]

Call me a curmudgeon, but I completely resist the idea that there is one set of guitar dimensions suitable for "fingerstyle" playing. A whole lot of very fine fingerpicking has been recording by guitarist playing guitars that would not fit the marketing moniker of "fingerstyle guitar". So I caution readers not to fall into that trap! If a guitar plays well, sounds good to you and is an inspiration (and you are a fingerpicker), then you have found a "fingerpicking guitar".

 

[Graham]

Call me a curmudgeon, but I completely resist the idea that there is one set of guitar dimensions suitable for "fingerstyle" playing. A whole lot of very fine fingerpicking has been recording by guitarist playing guitars that would not fit the marketing moniker of "fingerstyle guitar". So I caution readers not to fall into that trap! If a guitar plays well, sounds good to you and is an inspiration (and you are a fingerpicker), then you have found a "fingerpicking guitar".

Well said Mr. Curmudgeon!

 

[killdeer43]

If a guitar plays well, sounds good to you and is an inspiration (and you are a fingerpicker), then you have found a "fingerpicking guitar".

And there you have it.
Frosty has provided the quintessential bottom line on choosing any guitar. We quintessential curmudgeons must stick together!

Bravo,
Joe

 

[Scratch]

Call me a curmudgeon, but I completely resist the idea that there is one set of guitar dimensions suitable for "fingerstyle" playing. A whole lot of very fine fingerpicking has been recording by guitarist playing guitars that would not fit the marketing moniker of "fingerstyle guitar". So I caution readers not to fall into that trap! If a guitar plays well, sounds good to you and is an inspiration (and you are a fingerpicker), then you have found a "fingerpicking guitar".

+1, Frosty. When I found the GF25, I didn't expect a fingerstyle guitar. I was wrong and very pleasantly surprised!

 

[12 string]

I guess I'm a curmudgeon, too, because ALL of my guitars are fingerstyle guitars.

' Strang

 

[zplay]

Call me a curmudgeon, but I completely resist the idea that there is one set of guitar dimensions suitable for "fingerstyle" playing. A whole lot of very fine fingerpicking has been recording by guitarist playing guitars that would not fit the marketing moniker of "fingerstyle guitar". So I caution readers not to fall into that trap! If a guitar plays well, sounds good to you and is an inspiration (and you are a fingerpicker), then you have found a "fingerpicking guitar".

+1, Frosty. When I found the GF25, I didn't expect a fingerstyle guitar. I was wrong and very pleasantly surprised!

Right on!

Also, to add to the stew is the notion that not all fingerstyle play is the same and so different guitars with different tonal properties may better suit different styles. Personal case in point: fingerstyle accompaniment for a celtic harp: seems like my new dread has the right sound for this purpose, as opposed to my CV-2C, which ain't bad, but isn't as mellow and doesn't have as resonant of a lower end. But, for really in your face, down 'n dirty delta blues, the CV might work better.

So ..... just as there isn't one right guitar shape for fingerstyle, there also isn't just one type of fingerstyle.

We are thread veering, but everyone knows that there are 3 kinds of people in this world, right? Those who can count, and those who can't.

Pretty crafty, Frosty: I know you really meant that there were 4 types: those who can count, those who can't and
those who can't but think they can. Right?

 

[sitka_spruce]

If a guitar plays well, sounds good to you and is an inspiration (and you are a fingerpicker), then you have found a "fingerpicking guitar".

And there you have it.
Frosty has provided the quintessential bottom line on choosing any guitar. We quintessential curmudgeons must stick together!

Bravo,
Joe

My view exactly - although I realize my previous post could be read as if I'm actually pushing for an OM. It does seem though, that the thread originator Mr C isn't pleased with his current instrument of what ever reason, be that for fingerpicking or any technique.

Mr C, if you read this please chime in. What do you expect of a fingerpicking guitar? Does your fingers of either hand catch or even become obstructed by the "wrong" strings of your current axe? Do you like the shape and size of your guitar? Is the guitar EQ:ed in a disfavourable/ dislikable way, you find?

 

[mr c]

Looking at all you views,i can see that i am gaining ideas that I had not thought about.My guild is a wonderful guitar,and is a pleasure to play.I find it hard to play bare cords ,but i need to practice more.I fit Guild strings .012-053,from e bay,my fingers are machanics size,long ,and getting on to 59years young.I have looked at Martin om at the local music store,i felt,for the money they were not that special .I can have one made,which is far better made.I understand Guild make a fine om,and other makes to.

 

[sitka_spruce]

Looking at all you views,i can see that i am gaining ideas that I had not thought about.My guild is a wonderful guitar,and is a pleasure to play.I find it hard to play bare cords ,but i need to practice more.I fit Guild strings .012-053,from e bay,my fingers are machanics size,long ,and getting on to 59years young.I have looked at Martin om at the local music store,i felt,for the money they were not that special .I can have one made,which is far better made.I understand Guild make a fine om,and other makes to.

You're correct about Martin. Most of the dough you pay is for the sticker of the headstock.

Just a thing about the OM model: There's a confusion on the Market what's an OM and what's not. Originally an OM was Martins definition of a 000 with 14 frets clear of the body - which I think is the correct definition - the 000 having 12. Then all Martin models with 14 f was called OM. Then the OM definition was scrapped all together, all 000s (12 and 14 f) were called 000. At this point Martin shortened the scale in an attempt to lessen the torque of the increasingly heavier strings that came into popular use. Of this reason a Martin 000 lacking the S suffix is infact an OM - but a OM by definition being expected to feature a long scale and a 1.75" nut the only "true" Guild OMs are the CO Contemporaries.

 

[taabru45]

All my guitars are good for fingerpicking. My hand...........not always :wink: Steffan

 

[Graham]

FWIW I'm working more on finger picking and I have never even considered the nut width. :shock:

I play whatever guitar I have closest to me and play the same old shite, not like Default does it, but whatever I happen to be working on. Mostly the JF30 lately but for a few weeks there it was the GF25.

I just now measured the nuts and the GF is slightly smaller in width the the JF, which is interesting to me because I have a bit more accuracy lately and my touch has become lighter. Both things happen with practice I know but I wonder if the slightly narrower nut width has caused me to become a little more accurate?

Anyway, up until now I've not thought about it and just play what is nearby.

 

[JerryR]

My nuts seem smaller now - I think it might be the cold weather