I wanted to ask you all the most comfy guitar you play, and what you may recommend. It's hard for me to play for extended periods of time sitting on other guitars now for this reason because it doesn't feel right. the bridge is to me much more comfortable to lay the hand on while palm muting than most other bridges. It's also the most comfortable guitar for me when standing. I would probably prefer strings lower to the body like on Fenders, but it's still an incredibly comfortable body. Thanks for visiting. I have an Ibanez s470 (super strat) that's unbelievably comfortable. For my 335, it feels like I’m hugging it. Overall it's an amazing classical style shredder, very happy Randy Rhoads and Jackson designed it in time before his tragic death. basically as comfy as a strat (except for the locking nut, which i sometimes bash my fingers into because i don't usually play locking nut guitars). oh! Same here man, only 5'4 and I love my ES335 to death. A Stratocaster is the most comfortable guitar for me when I'm sitting. They are just really comfortable guitars. Smoothed out where your right arm lays on the guitar. Specifically one with a old school fat neck, but any guitar can have a comfy neck. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Your Privacy Controls. Flying V? PRS SE Mark Holcomb model. A strat. I never found those comfortable. This is a forum where guitarists, from novice to experienced, can explore the world of guitar through a variety of media and discussion. We and our partners will store and/or access information on your device through the use of cookies and similar technologies, to display personalised ads and content, for ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. Concerned about buying a guitar online without playing it first? the bridge is to me much more comfortable to lay the hand on while palm muting than most other bridges. I love the ergonomics of Super Strats, but I've always wished they had rounded edges like a traditional Strat just because the sharp edges and corners on the bodies don't look or feel as good as the rounded ones on a Strat. Low weight. Most adults can play full-sized musical instruments, though, especially electric guitars since they already have a thinner fingerboard than acoustic guitars. Thanks y'all! Same, I heard several complaints about its size before I bought, but when I tried it out it was a fantastic fit. in between: tele (flat body hurts my forearm), les paul (thing is too damn heavy). Smoothed out where your right arm lays on the guitar. If you have guitar related questions, use the "Search" field or ask the community. There's a reason they're popular! Zero neck dive this way. Yahoo is part of Verizon Media. My 1985 MIJ contemporary strat. Exact same thing here. This Electromatic edition presents ridiculous value and … New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Press J to jump to the feed. nearly forgot my ibanez prestige. Volume control is easy to manage while still playing. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, Fender MIJ TL62, Gibson ES335 & SG, Cole Clark acoustic. The short scale on a Les Paul always felt awkward but suits me much better on a 335 body, and the body itself sits well up against my side. I love the look of a flying V, and to me they feel great when you sit down to play them! It is, after all, made to be comfy instead of designed for the looks (like a Les Paul). Looks huge on me though :) Play it even more than my LP. The body and the neck. Solid body guitars are really universal and can differ from single-pickup models to a multi-pickup guitar, with all sorts of electronic options available. The only downside is mine is like 9 pounds, so it's a little heavy. Flying Vs are great if you play in the traditional position, sort of wedging your leg into the V. Playing it over your right leg on the other hand is hell. I wanted to get everyones opinion on which guitar is the most comfortable for playing. I have owned PRS guitars before but just bought this McCarty '58 Saturday and it fits like a glove. Welcome to r/guitar, a community devoted to the exchange of guitar related information and entertainment. Not just the bodyshape but the neck is perfect.