Fendercaster Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 I have several jobs coming up in the next couple months that I'll have to play sitting down, until my hard and then walking casts come off. I've practised many times sitting down, but not done a four hour job. I usually play my Tele, Strat or ES355 when gigging, which do you think would be most comfortable for a whole night? I'm leaning toward the Strat, the Tele is heavier, and the 355 more bulky. Y'all agree? My gear: http://fendercaster.freeservers.com/guit3.html If you own two Lexus cars, do you have Lexi? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillWelcome Home Studios Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 I'd have guessed that the 355 would not require you to lean over so much, thereby not stressing the back. Bill "I believe that entertainment can aspire to be art, and can become art, but if you set out to make art you're an idiot." Steve Martin Show business: we're all here because we're not all there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave251 Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 I wear the guitar high enough so that it doesn't really matter. Lighter is better. The strat has to be the most ergonomically correct guitar ever designed. I've NEVER been able to get comfortable with a 335 type...they're always heavy in the butt...if you're wearing a strap they're ok...but on the leg...no way. A tele cuts into my ribs.... Dave Wendler Instruments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_dup3 Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 Well, this may seem a joke but I'd see which one stays on your leg better without slipping off. Is your cast on the leg that will support the guitar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillWelcome Home Studios Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 Originally posted by d: Well, this may seem a joke but I'd see which one stays on your leg better without slipping off. Is your cast on the leg that will support the guitar?yeah, that was what I thought that we were talking about, too. Bill "I believe that entertainment can aspire to be art, and can become art, but if you set out to make art you're an idiot." Steve Martin Show business: we're all here because we're not all there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave da Dude Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 I've always found my Martin (dreadnaught) acoustic more comfortable sitting down than any solid-body electric. Gotta' geetar... got the amp. There must be SOMEthing else I... "need". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dak Lander Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 As much as I'm not a real Strat fan I would think that you could get more tones from it, to match, as near as possible, the tones the other two guitars have. Second would be the ES355 and lastly the Tele. Obviously you'd have to spend time with the one guitar and the amp, fiddling around to get the tones but it's still my opinion that the Strat is a better pick for all around sound. That being said, I like a Tele better for my music and the ES355 ain't no slouch either but both, to me are a bit more limited in what can be done with them. Our Joint "When you come slam bang up against trouble, it never looks half as bad if you face up to it." The Duke... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmclane Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 I've never placed the waist of the guitar on my right thigh like 99.99999999% of guitar players do. You have to hunch over it and the guitar is more or less in a fixed position and everything else has to accommodate it. I,like dave251, keep the strap short and place the hip of the guitar in between my legs like a classic player so its being supported from both sources. If I straighten up or move around the guitar moves around with me. Once you get used to it its great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillWelcome Home Studios Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 Originally posted by mjmclane: I... keep the strap short and place the hip of the guitar in between my legs like a classic player ....I do either, or both. Depends. It all works. Bill "I believe that entertainment can aspire to be art, and can become art, but if you set out to make art you're an idiot." Steve Martin Show business: we're all here because we're not all there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_dup3 Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 Originally posted by bpark@prorec.com: Originally posted by d: Well, this may seem a joke but I'd see which one stays on your leg better without slipping off. Is your cast on the leg that will support the guitar?yeah, that was what I thought that we were talking about, too. BillI thought there were several issues, like weight & body-shape, raised (& even others like convenient placement under the picking hand, that weren't mentioned). I meant to offer a way of "cutting to the chase" by suggesting testing what seemed most pertinent (at least to me). Forgive my lack of perception or, perhaps, explicitness. I still wonder, idly, about which leg is injured. Many players rest a guitar on the leg on the same side as their picking hand; others might use the other leg, like classical players. Both put the guitar in a different position relative to the arms & hands (&, though irrelevant here, one allows the back of acoustics to resonate more). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fendercaster Posted January 28, 2005 Author Share Posted January 28, 2005 Thanks, Dak, for suggesting the Strat for its more versatile tonal possibilities. I read that and it occurred to me that I should just take the Variax, it's lighter yet and has a vast assortment of possibilities! I don't know why I didn't think of that as an option earlier, I just don't usually play out with the Variax. d, it's my left ankle that's busted, I don't know if that's better or worse for playing sitting down. The guitar will rest on my right thigh, but my bad leg will feel better if it's elevated some. I wear my guitar pretty high anyway, so dave 251 and mjmclane's suggestion may help also. Thanks for your input, guys, help is always appreciated! Scott..... My gear: http://fendercaster.freeservers.com/guit3.html If you own two Lexus cars, do you have Lexi? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revolead Posted January 28, 2005 Share Posted January 28, 2005 A Fender Strat. Anything else doesn't have the right body contours to be comfortable for the whole night. Forget your back. I'd be more worried about jamming the ES355 into my side the whole night and coming out with a sore rib cage. Shut up and play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fendercaster Posted February 21, 2005 Author Share Posted February 21, 2005 Well, I still have two and a half weeks 'til I get the cast off, but I've played four sit down jobs in the last few weeks, all with the Strat. It's pretty comfortable, but I still hate playing sitting down, it's kinda awkward getting to the upper frets. One thing I have enjoyed is having my amps at ear level. I play in stereo through an old Roland GP-8 effects processor and two Peavey Special 112 combo amps, set up on chairs. We don't play terribly loud, and the tone at ear level is quite different from what I hear when standing up, warmer, and the stereo effect is more pronounced. Still, I'll be glad to start playing standing up again! My gear: http://fendercaster.freeservers.com/guit3.html If you own two Lexus cars, do you have Lexi? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMcGuitar Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 Hey, Scott! Nothing really new to add. The Variax will certainly give you the most tonal options. Beyond that, I'd only ask which you like the feel of best, and if the others are really that much of a problem. I know my strat is more comfortable than my Artcore when I'm sitting (because of the sculpted back), but that doesn't make the other too uncomfprtable to play. Where are you gigging? I've still never gotten a chance to see you play! May all your thoughts be random! - Neil www.McFaddenArts.com www.MikesGarageRocks.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fendercaster Posted February 22, 2005 Author Share Posted February 22, 2005 Hey, Neil. Yeah, I've been going with the Strat pretty exclusively. When I'm back on my feet, I'll take my Tele or ES355 along, too. We're at Westminster Moose this Friday, Hagerstown Eagles this Saturday. If you want to come to Frederick, we're at the Stateside Restaurant on March 19th, a small place, but fun to play. I'm hoping to get out to hear your group soon, too. My gear: http://fendercaster.freeservers.com/guit3.html If you own two Lexus cars, do you have Lexi? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robman2 Posted February 22, 2005 Share Posted February 22, 2005 NO joke, does it fit on your leg? Is accurate. I have a new addition to my array an Ibanez GB 10 which plays more comfortably for me on leg left, instead of right, plus I'm contemplating a foot rest... Sorry about the cast... R Label on the reverb, inside 1973 Ampeg G-212: "Folded Line Reverberation Unit" Manufactured by beautiful girls in Milton WIS. under controlled atmosphere conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robman2 Posted February 22, 2005 Share Posted February 22, 2005 F'cstr... How great is that, playing fraternal pubs... Are you doing standards, country? Just curious. I'm a standards fan...20's, 30's 40's, 50's then it becomes POP standards... The Stateside sounds like the girls might be prettier... Have fun. Rob Label on the reverb, inside 1973 Ampeg G-212: "Folded Line Reverberation Unit" Manufactured by beautiful girls in Milton WIS. under controlled atmosphere conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMcGuitar Posted February 22, 2005 Share Posted February 22, 2005 Scott, my band is playing on Friday (at the Outta the Way Cafe - the same place I was doing that open-mic/jam thing before), but obviously you'll be busy. I'll see about making it up to Frederick in March to hear you. I've got a couple of old friends there who keep saying that it's my turn to come up there so we can go out and get a couple of beers. (They work down in Rockville, so we usually get together down here. ) So your gig sounds like the perfect reason to head north! Good luck this weekend! May all your thoughts be random! - Neil www.McFaddenArts.com www.MikesGarageRocks.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fendercaster Posted March 15, 2005 Author Share Posted March 15, 2005 Just an update. It's now been two months since I broke the ankle, I'm now on my second cast, with two more weeks to go. I'm down to one crutch, but still have to play sitting down. It's been bearable, but I'll sure be glad to be able to play standing up again! The biggest problem is trying to reach the upper frets, and sit in a position where I can reach my foot controller. I've got two jobs this weekend and two next weekend, hopefully after that I'll be back to playing on my feet! P.S. - Neil, we're playimg at the Stateside in Frederick this Saturday, and at Krug's (restaurant/bar) the following Saturday (26th). If you can come out for one of these, PM or email me and I'll give you directions. Scott.... My gear: http://fendercaster.freeservers.com/guit3.html If you own two Lexus cars, do you have Lexi? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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