Quick small body guitar question

[JDevenger]

Hello, just a quick question.

Recently got my first guild (GAD-F20) and its a small body acoustic. Aside from being a "match" I figured as a beginner it
would be easier to switch from my electric to an acoustic that is not overly large and would place my arm/shoulder at a drastically different angle or position if I were to
frequently practice between both instruments.

However, I was checkin out the new Guild website and it says my particular model is the smallest of the guild models. Also that it is good for players with small hands. Ive noticed
other reviews mentioning the same thing.

This brings me to my concern. I am a bigger guy, and there are not too many things "small" about me. Including my hands; they are rather large. But since I have been playing it for a few months... I am not too concerned as I feel comfortable with it completely so far since I have owned it. No problems

... but in terms of the long run I was just wondering if this would make it a little easier to play once I get a little more experienced as my large hands can easily reach any part of the fretboard with ease, or in contrast, be bothersome or detrimental to my learning experience once I start really getting into more advanced pieces of music?

Just a curious thought from one Guild player to another
let me know if anyone has any insights
Thanks!

 

[Taylor Martin Guild]

I have several guitars in different body sizes and shapes.
I like them all.
If you decide to go with a larger guitar or a guitar with a wider neck, you may still want to keep the GAD F-20.
It would make a great travel, camp guitar.

I also play the Mandolin and it has a very small neck. My hands are large and I don't have a problem with a Mandolin neck.
You can usually get used to the shape and feel of an instrument.

 

[killdeer43]

As long as it works for you, who's to say otherwise.

Big hands, small hands, facial hair, no hair....doesn't matter as long as the music you make is pleasing to you. :wink:

Joe

 

[Ian]

I think you'll probably be OK with it, I'm thinking that the GAD F20's have a 1 & 3/4 nut size which is a bit bigger than the usual sizes of 1&11/16 or 1&5/8 in the case of the older US F20's. Some people find the older F20's difficult to play because of this, but they work well for me cos I've only got little hands. Matter of preference and what you get used to really....

Cheers, Ian

 

[jgwoods]

Having a small guitar- and being a big guy- should present no problems. I've had small, medium and large, plus I play mandolin and banjo.

I have big hands.
If you find later that you want to get a larger guitar you will probabaly want to keep the smaller one for the couch, porch, just all around comfort pickin'

enjoy.

 

[killdeer43]

Great photo, jg! :lol: :lol:

Joe

 

[Ian]

That's a neat guitar JG, where did you get that ? Or did you make it yourself ? :mrgreen:

 

[dane]

Having a small guitar- and being a big guy- should present no problems. I've had small, medium and large, plus I play mandolin and banjo.

Hey JG,
You want to get together and jam? I’ll bring my harp! :lol:

 

[jgwoods]

Give us a big hand!