The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #116787   Message #2510035
Posted By: GUEST,Mr Big palms-short fingers
08-Dec-08 - 12:43 PM
Thread Name: Acoustic Necks ?
Subject: Acoustic Necks ?
I just had an idle moment and posted this in the "Expensive Martins" thread.
But then considered, maybe this could be amplified into a debate
on its own merite..

"Irrespective of price, I just wish more acoustics would be marketed
with thinner/narrower electric guitar dimension necks."


So, I can't be the only guitarist 'blessed' with big shovel palms
and stubby sausage fingers who finds traditional acoustic necks
an uncomfortable chore to play !!!???

Over the years, some Yamaha acoustics have been manufactured
with more manageable narrower necks,
and more recent Fender budget bowl backs
have been graced with more modern bolt on 'electric' necks..

But where are the full-sized wood bodied acoustics with traditional glued-in 'electric dimensions' necks ???..

I contend there would be significant market potential for such
'user friendly' acoustic guitars.
Finger pickers would still have a huge variety of wide fat necks to choose from,
so no market sector would be abandoned or alienated.
Just there would be more fair choice of instruments/ neck dimensions
for all adult players with smaller hands.