B. Aaron Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 I already know which shape I prefer, but I want to know what other people think. Which of these two CLASSICAL GUITAR body shapes do you prefer, from an entirely aesthetic standpoint? Things to consider: - Which looks more harmonious and alluring? - Which looks more comfortable to play? - Does one look more classical than steel-string or vice-versa? - Does one give you more of a good gut feeling than the other? Do not be concerned with things like "will the sides be easy to bend?" or "which has the larger vibrating surface?" or "I can tell they're different, but I'm not sure how." All I want to know is which one you prefer. (Note - the bridge blanks are just that: blanks. The actual bridges will be somewhat smaller; they're just there to give a rough idea where the bridge will be.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killemall8 Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 They both look pretty much the exact same to me, unless you stare forever... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 More options other than purely left/right, methinks. I would say "both" as neither has a distinct advantage - aesthetic or otherwise - over the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B. Aaron Posted April 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 (edited) killemall8: I assure you, they are quite different, though not at a quick glance. Hint: it's mostly in the waist. Prostheta: if you feel neither has a distinct advantage over the other, I would appreciate your opinions on the two shapes even if you don't put in a vote. Edited April 15, 2010 by B. Aaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Ross Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 I vote for left. The waist on the right is too severe, and the upper bouts seem too "flat," whereas the left is a nicer, rounder, more flowing shape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Workingman Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 I went for right for the following reasons. The slightly smaller upper bout would make for better upper fret access. The deeper waste will make it more stable when playing in the classical position. I like the look as it is a bit retro. I have a 1920's Spanish classical that has close to the same. The wood and finish would make a differrence though. If you are using unusual wood or finish I would go for the left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akula Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 One on the right. I dont know why, it just caught my eye first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WezV Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 definately the curvier one on the left, takes it a little towards a parlour guitar shape - which i always like... although i think you should make one explorer shaped so killemall has a proper option to choose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B. Aaron Posted April 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 although i think you should make one explorer shaped so killemall has a proper option to choose Heehee, zing I almost made an Explorer-shaped semi-hollow a few years back (kind of like a thinline Tele, but a different shape) but decided not to after coming to the conclusion that I didn't like the way semi-hollows sound. I just thought it would be fun to play an Explorer in the big-band I was playing with at the time, yet still have it sound jazzy. Akula: "...it just caught my eye first." That's exactly the kind of feedback I like. Workingman: Yes, they'll definitely sit differently. The upper bouts are actually very similar sizes on both guitars when you lay the blueprints on top of each other; I don't think they'll have a huge impact on upper-fret reach. They mostly look different due to how they flow into the waist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim37 Posted April 17, 2010 Report Share Posted April 17, 2010 at first i though the same as kill there the same but after looking i noticed slight diffences and the one on the left keeps grabbing my eye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reinhold Posted April 17, 2010 Report Share Posted April 17, 2010 If both were to be built, I probably would go for the left one first because it looks more comfortable IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaycee Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 definately the curvier one on the left, takes it a little towards a parlour guitar shape - which i always like... although i think you should make one explorer shaped so killemall has a proper option to choose The right one, smaller overall size will make it more comfortable to play, and prob' because my classical is a simillar shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauliemc Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 the one on the left. definitly. Has a nicer flow to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erikbojerik Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 Left one - just because. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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