Comments on: How To Design a Guitar in Four Easy Steps http://buildingtheergonomicguitar.com/2007/08/how-to-design-a-guitar-in-four-easy-steps.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-design-a-guitar-in-four-easy-steps Guitar Designs. Ergonomics. Guitar Making. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:33:03 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Guitars Are All The Same « Grand Weepers and Grim Reapershttp://buildingtheergonomicguitar.com/2007/08/how-to-design-a-guitar-in-four-easy-steps.html#comment-9200 Guitars Are All The Same « Grand Weepers and Grim Reapers Sun, 23 Dec 2007 04:37:00 +0000 http://buildingtheergonomicguitar.com/2007/08/how-to-design-a-guitar-in-four-easy-steps.html#comment-9200 [...] this. Robert Irizarry, the author of Building the Ergonomic Guitar blog agrees with me. Check out this post which talks about the myth of “modern guitar [...] [...] this. Robert Irizarry, the author of Building the Ergonomic Guitar blog agrees with me. Check out this post which talks about the myth of “modern guitar [...]

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]]> By: Robert Irizarryhttp://buildingtheergonomicguitar.com/2007/08/how-to-design-a-guitar-in-four-easy-steps.html#comment-4139 Robert Irizarry Tue, 09 Oct 2007 01:30:38 +0000 http://buildingtheergonomicguitar.com/2007/08/how-to-design-a-guitar-in-four-easy-steps.html#comment-4139 Hey Jol! Thanks so much for stopping in! I just heard about your new blog. I'm looking forward to your insights. Hey Jol! Thanks so much for stopping in! I just heard about your new blog. I’m looking forward to your insights.

]]> By: Jol Dantzighttp://buildingtheergonomicguitar.com/2007/08/how-to-design-a-guitar-in-four-easy-steps.html#comment-4137 Jol Dantzig Mon, 08 Oct 2007 23:22:19 +0000 http://buildingtheergonomicguitar.com/2007/08/how-to-design-a-guitar-in-four-easy-steps.html#comment-4137 I believe that Andy Warhol said that "Art is what you can get away with", so who am I to judge? I believe that Andy Warhol said that “Art is what you can get away with”, so who am I to judge?

]]> By: Robert Irizarryhttp://buildingtheergonomicguitar.com/2007/08/how-to-design-a-guitar-in-four-easy-steps.html#comment-3069 Robert Irizarry Thu, 13 Sep 2007 02:20:54 +0000 http://buildingtheergonomicguitar.com/2007/08/how-to-design-a-guitar-in-four-easy-steps.html#comment-3069 Good point, Mats and I agree - I don't think that was ever in Ned's mind when he designed the "broom". Good point, Mats and I agree – I don’t think that was ever in Ned’s mind when he designed the “broom”.

]]> By: Robert Irizarryhttp://buildingtheergonomicguitar.com/2007/08/how-to-design-a-guitar-in-four-easy-steps.html#comment-3068 Robert Irizarry Thu, 13 Sep 2007 02:19:39 +0000 http://buildingtheergonomicguitar.com/2007/08/how-to-design-a-guitar-in-four-easy-steps.html#comment-3068 "Jeez, its starting to sound as if I am defending the poor thing above…;-)" - Don't worry Mats. I'll never accuse you of that! :) “Jeez, its starting to sound as if I am defending the poor thing above…;-)” – Don’t worry Mats. I’ll never accuse you of that! :)

]]> By: Robert Irizarryhttp://buildingtheergonomicguitar.com/2007/08/how-to-design-a-guitar-in-four-easy-steps.html#comment-2952 Robert Irizarry Sun, 09 Sep 2007 19:56:52 +0000 http://buildingtheergonomicguitar.com/2007/08/how-to-design-a-guitar-in-four-easy-steps.html#comment-2952 Welcome to the blog "Rick Neilson"! :D Welcome to the blog “Rick Neilson”! :D

]]> By: Mats Erikssonhttp://buildingtheergonomicguitar.com/2007/08/how-to-design-a-guitar-in-four-easy-steps.html#comment-2948 Mats Eriksson Sun, 09 Sep 2007 17:17:00 +0000 http://buildingtheergonomicguitar.com/2007/08/how-to-design-a-guitar-in-four-easy-steps.html#comment-2948 Ok then, Steinberger paddles works as well for lefties too, just turn them around. You can even leave the strap plate on and turn them around like ZZ top did once. But I seriously doubt that that was their original idea at all from the start. Or even part of it. Ok then, Steinberger paddles works as well for lefties too, just turn them around. You can even leave the strap plate on and turn them around like ZZ top did once. But I seriously doubt that that was their original idea at all from the start. Or even part of it.

]]> By: Mats Erikssonhttp://buildingtheergonomicguitar.com/2007/08/how-to-design-a-guitar-in-four-easy-steps.html#comment-2947 Mats Eriksson Sun, 09 Sep 2007 17:13:32 +0000 http://buildingtheergonomicguitar.com/2007/08/how-to-design-a-guitar-in-four-easy-steps.html#comment-2947 Don't forget ONE important thing about all these Flying Vs, Flying As, Explorer guitars, such as the above:Blues great Albert King bought one or two of those flying V's in 58 and JUST turned them around and played. It was the first - if not only - electric guitar at that time that looked and felt the same if you turned them left handed! THAT's why he thought the V's where great, you didn't have to produce a lefty model, or make big changes to them. Albert didn't even restring it, he played with a thin e on top! On top of that it gave him a visual striking appearance that separated him from all the others blues kings out there.But, then when the british blues boom came Gibson resurrected it, and then when the second wave of metal flourished, the people started using V's all over the place. Wishbone Ash, Michael Schenker are the most prominent and persistent users. I did "trade-borrow" a 70's flying V once and I thought it had great balance when standing up. One of my friend borrowed my Les Paul and I borrowed his V for a year. Or something like that.Actually I am not the one for Les Pauls. If Gibson made any solidbody that I find any good is actually the V or Explorer, or L5-s. But I would certainly not sit down with V or Ex. Then I'd choose a Les Paul or L5-S which I actually had. But conclusion, look at the above guitar, it does behave/look/feels/plays the same way for left handed players as with right handed. THAT's ergonomic too in a sort of way.. to them that is.Imagine for yourself, what would happen if a lefty turned a Klein upside down and started to play, or even TRY to play it! :-) :-)Jeez, its starting to sound as if I am defending the poor thing above...;-) Don’t forget ONE important thing about all these Flying Vs, Flying As, Explorer guitars, such as the above:

Blues great Albert King bought one or two of those flying V’s in 58 and JUST turned them around and played. It was the first – if not only – electric guitar at that time that looked and felt the same if you turned them left handed! THAT’s why he thought the V’s where great, you didn’t have to produce a lefty model, or make big changes to them. Albert didn’t even restring it, he played with a thin e on top! On top of that it gave him a visual striking appearance that separated him from all the others blues kings out there.

But, then when the british blues boom came Gibson resurrected it, and then when the second wave of metal flourished, the people started using V’s all over the place. Wishbone Ash, Michael Schenker are the most prominent and persistent users. I did “trade-borrow” a 70’s flying V once and I thought it had great balance when standing up. One of my friend borrowed my Les Paul and I borrowed his V for a year. Or something like that.

Actually I am not the one for Les Pauls. If Gibson made any solidbody that I find any good is actually the V or Explorer, or L5-s. But I would certainly not sit down with V or Ex. Then I’d choose a Les Paul or L5-S which I actually had. But conclusion, look at the above guitar, it does behave/look/feels/plays the same way for left handed players as with right handed. THAT’s ergonomic too in a sort of way.. to them that is.

Imagine for yourself, what would happen if a lefty turned a Klein upside down and started to play, or even TRY to play it! :-) :-)

Jeez, its starting to sound as if I am defending the poor thing above…;-)

]]> By: Rick Neilsonhttp://buildingtheergonomicguitar.com/2007/08/how-to-design-a-guitar-in-four-easy-steps.html#comment-2931 Rick Neilson Sun, 09 Sep 2007 03:15:33 +0000 http://buildingtheergonomicguitar.com/2007/08/how-to-design-a-guitar-in-four-easy-steps.html#comment-2931 Hey...this is the same reaction that the explorer and original flying V met in 1958. Weird...was the comment. Only 16 explorers and 82 v's were made and their production was abruptly halted. The new reverse flying v is super and very original. Dean and the others copied both the explorer and the V...finally something original from the original makers of the 1958 Moderne and Explorer....I think it is the second greatest thing Gibson has ever done....the first was in 1958. Hey…this is the same reaction that the explorer and original flying V met in 1958. Weird…was the comment. Only 16 explorers and 82 v’s were made and their production was abruptly halted. The new reverse flying v is super and very original. Dean and the others copied both the explorer and the V…finally something original from the original makers of the 1958 Moderne and Explorer….I think it is the second greatest thing Gibson has ever done….the first was in 1958.

]]> By: Mats Erikssonhttp://buildingtheergonomicguitar.com/2007/08/how-to-design-a-guitar-in-four-easy-steps.html#comment-2736 Mats Eriksson Tue, 04 Sep 2007 21:18:52 +0000 http://buildingtheergonomicguitar.com/2007/08/how-to-design-a-guitar-in-four-easy-steps.html#comment-2736 Bentley, lo and behold, the risk / chance are - in fact - that it is. It does not only "look" but I've encountered tremendous balance when standing up only with their Flying V and Explorer series guitars. They do not neck dive or feel heavy. The old Firebirds too. Sitting down is quite awful, though, if you're not into rock and roll with low slung guitars, and thumb over the neck, then they may sit perfectly. All those guitars are made for looks FIRST, that's one thing for certain. Ergonomics are always a second, or a pure fluke. Bentley, lo and behold, the risk / chance are – in fact – that it is. It does not only “look” but I’ve encountered tremendous balance when standing up only with their Flying V and Explorer series guitars. They do not neck dive or feel heavy. The old Firebirds too. Sitting down is quite awful, though, if you’re not into rock and roll with low slung guitars, and thumb over the neck, then they may sit perfectly. All those guitars are made for looks FIRST, that’s one thing for certain. Ergonomics are always a second, or a pure fluke.

]]> By: Robert Irizarryhttp://buildingtheergonomicguitar.com/2007/08/how-to-design-a-guitar-in-four-easy-steps.html#comment-2732 Robert Irizarry Tue, 04 Sep 2007 19:22:47 +0000 http://buildingtheergonomicguitar.com/2007/08/how-to-design-a-guitar-in-four-easy-steps.html#comment-2732 You gotta love the "design team" over at Gibson for this one. And, good to see you! You gotta love the “design team” over at Gibson for this one. And, good to see you!

]]> By: Robert Irizarryhttp://buildingtheergonomicguitar.com/2007/08/how-to-design-a-guitar-in-four-easy-steps.html#comment-2731 Robert Irizarry Tue, 04 Sep 2007 19:21:07 +0000 http://buildingtheergonomicguitar.com/2007/08/how-to-design-a-guitar-in-four-easy-steps.html#comment-2731 I'll try to resist, Mats! I’ll try to resist, Mats!

]]> By: Robert Irizarryhttp://buildingtheergonomicguitar.com/2007/08/how-to-design-a-guitar-in-four-easy-steps.html#comment-2730 Robert Irizarry Tue, 04 Sep 2007 19:20:13 +0000 http://buildingtheergonomicguitar.com/2007/08/how-to-design-a-guitar-in-four-easy-steps.html#comment-2730 ;) Hey Bentley - Thanks for dropping in! ;) Hey Bentley – Thanks for dropping in!

]]> By: bentleyhttp://buildingtheergonomicguitar.com/2007/08/how-to-design-a-guitar-in-four-easy-steps.html#comment-2728 bentley Tue, 04 Sep 2007 19:03:12 +0000 http://buildingtheergonomicguitar.com/2007/08/how-to-design-a-guitar-in-four-easy-steps.html#comment-2728 This guitar actually *does* look more ergonomic than the original 'Flying V'. Perhaps they should call it the 'Flying A'. This guitar actually *does* look more ergonomic than the original ‘Flying V’. Perhaps they should call it the ‘Flying A’.

]]> By: Mats Erikssonhttp://buildingtheergonomicguitar.com/2007/08/how-to-design-a-guitar-in-four-easy-steps.html#comment-2691 Mats Eriksson Mon, 03 Sep 2007 20:49:55 +0000 http://buildingtheergonomicguitar.com/2007/08/how-to-design-a-guitar-in-four-easy-steps.html#comment-2691 Hey Robert!Don't steal anything from the www.buildingtheultimateunergonomicguitar.com site Please!:-) :-) ;-) ;-) Hey Robert!

Don’t steal anything from the http://www.buildingtheultimateunergonomicguitar.com site
Please!

:-) :-) ;-) ;-)

]]> By: Robert Irizarryhttp://buildingtheergonomicguitar.com/2007/08/how-to-design-a-guitar-in-four-easy-steps.html#comment-2637 Robert Irizarry Sun, 02 Sep 2007 19:05:25 +0000 http://buildingtheergonomicguitar.com/2007/08/how-to-design-a-guitar-in-four-easy-steps.html#comment-2637 Why am I not surprised? :D Why am I not surprised? :D

]]> By: Stratoblogsterhttp://buildingtheergonomicguitar.com/2007/08/how-to-design-a-guitar-in-four-easy-steps.html#comment-2635 Stratoblogster Sun, 02 Sep 2007 16:54:47 +0000 http://buildingtheergonomicguitar.com/2007/08/how-to-design-a-guitar-in-four-easy-steps.html#comment-2635 GO ROB!!!Yeah, they've really outdone themselves with this one! GO ROB!!!

Yeah, they’ve really outdone themselves with this one!

]]> By: GLWhttp://buildingtheergonomicguitar.com/2007/08/how-to-design-a-guitar-in-four-easy-steps.html#comment-2632 GLW Sun, 02 Sep 2007 13:47:00 +0000 http://buildingtheergonomicguitar.com/2007/08/how-to-design-a-guitar-in-four-easy-steps.html#comment-2632 > Is Cheap Trick on tour? Maybe we’ll see one there.Rick Neilson has got an even weirder Flying V-derived guitar - the top half is reversed and the bottom half is the standard way around. It's like a Flying V doing the splits, and Yes, it is a Gibson. > Is Cheap Trick on tour? Maybe we’ll see one there.

Rick Neilson has got an even weirder Flying V-derived guitar – the top half is reversed and the bottom half is the standard way around. It’s like a Flying V doing the splits, and Yes, it is a Gibson.

]]> By: Robert Irizarryhttp://buildingtheergonomicguitar.com/2007/08/how-to-design-a-guitar-in-four-easy-steps.html#comment-2595 Robert Irizarry Sat, 01 Sep 2007 17:18:40 +0000 http://buildingtheergonomicguitar.com/2007/08/how-to-design-a-guitar-in-four-easy-steps.html#comment-2595 Welcome back and thanks for helping to spread the word! Welcome back and thanks for helping to spread the word!

]]> By: SCThttp://buildingtheergonomicguitar.com/2007/08/how-to-design-a-guitar-in-four-easy-steps.html#comment-2587 SCT Sat, 01 Sep 2007 11:37:29 +0000 http://buildingtheergonomicguitar.com/2007/08/how-to-design-a-guitar-in-four-easy-steps.html#comment-2587 Well my blog related to computer ergonomics but whenever I visit your blog I find a lot interesting stuff... as one of my friends into karaoke I share this info with him...and sent your url too... Well my blog related to computer ergonomics but whenever I visit your blog I find a lot interesting stuff… as one of my friends into karaoke I share this info with him…and sent your url too…

]]> By: Robert Irizarryhttp://buildingtheergonomicguitar.com/2007/08/how-to-design-a-guitar-in-four-easy-steps.html#comment-2552 Robert Irizarry Fri, 31 Aug 2007 14:04:09 +0000 http://buildingtheergonomicguitar.com/2007/08/how-to-design-a-guitar-in-four-easy-steps.html#comment-2552 I'm sure Gibson will make plenty of money on these. With only 400 of them produced, collectors will snap them up.Is Cheap Trick on tour? Maybe we'll see one there. I’m sure Gibson will make plenty of money on these. With only 400 of them produced, collectors will snap them up.

Is Cheap Trick on tour? Maybe we’ll see one there.

]]> By: Robert Irizarryhttp://buildingtheergonomicguitar.com/2007/08/how-to-design-a-guitar-in-four-easy-steps.html#comment-2551 Robert Irizarry Fri, 31 Aug 2007 14:02:15 +0000 http://buildingtheergonomicguitar.com/2007/08/how-to-design-a-guitar-in-four-easy-steps.html#comment-2551 Hey Ray! Yes, I've seen those too. Unbelievable. Hey Ray! Yes, I’ve seen those too. Unbelievable.

]]> By: Marc Ybabenhttp://buildingtheergonomicguitar.com/2007/08/how-to-design-a-guitar-in-four-easy-steps.html#comment-2550 Marc Ybaben Fri, 31 Aug 2007 13:30:46 +0000 http://buildingtheergonomicguitar.com/2007/08/how-to-design-a-guitar-in-four-easy-steps.html#comment-2550 Well, depending on who endorses these things, it may actually be successful! Maybe "Kiss" will play them . . . .Marc Well, depending on who endorses these things, it may actually be successful! Maybe “Kiss” will play them . . . .

Marc

]]> By: Ray DeGennarohttp://buildingtheergonomicguitar.com/2007/08/how-to-design-a-guitar-in-four-easy-steps.html#comment-2547 Ray DeGennaro Fri, 31 Aug 2007 12:26:52 +0000 http://buildingtheergonomicguitar.com/2007/08/how-to-design-a-guitar-in-four-easy-steps.html#comment-2547 At least these are more polished than those other reverse body guitars. They leave the original neck pocket as a gaping, unfinished hole. At least these are more polished than those other reverse body guitars. They leave the original neck pocket as a gaping, unfinished hole.

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