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Francis Chamberlain

 

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Franklin, KY, USA (deceased)
Post  Posted 2 Mar 2005 12:20 pm    
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I have two guitars, One is 3/4 inch higher than the other. I would like them both the same. What is the simplest way to raise the one guitar 3/4 inch? I know some players may say that this small amount of defference wouldn't matter.
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Bobby Lee


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Cloverdale, California, USA
Post  Posted 2 Mar 2005 12:29 pm    
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Get a longer set of pedal rods, and extend the telescoping legs of the guitar.

or...

Get a piece of 3/4" plywood to set your guitar on. Drill holes in it for the legs of your chair. Paint it to match the studio carpet.

I think the first option is simpler.

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Jim Cohen


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Philadelphia, PA
Post  Posted 2 Mar 2005 12:31 pm    
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Or cheaper yet, get a lower seat for the lower guitar?
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Doug Seymour


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Jamestown NY USA (deceased)
Post  Posted 2 Mar 2005 12:35 pm    
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I had a D10 Zum and later got a S10 keyless Excel, which for some reason or other seemed to be only 1/2" higher, but I couldn't get comfortable playing it til I got a piano bench that allowed me to sit up higher while playing it? The bench I wound up with was adjustable to a higher seat than the steel seat I had? 1/2" makes that much difference??? I had the notion that I'd like my elbows above the string height like they are when you play lap steel!? What we really need is a seat with adjustable legs? I guess there already are some?

[This message was edited by Doug Seymour on 02 March 2005 at 12:36 PM.]

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John Daugherty


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Rolla, Missouri, USA
Post  Posted 2 Mar 2005 12:55 pm    
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Adjustable seat height? try a cushion.
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Jimmie Martin

 

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Ohio, USA
Post  Posted 2 Mar 2005 12:56 pm    
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i got a keyboard bench and it is fantastic. if you need new rods don burrows makes the best. my 2 cents
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