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ICBM · May 2016

I very, very rarely disagree with Dan Erlewine, but that's one where I do.

I admit that he's fitting it very close to the neck block rather than in the 'Les Paul position', so the block will help support the extra block too - and yes, it is on the straighter part of the side.

If you've ever had to repair a guitar with a split side because someone did it by gluing a little block much further away from the neck block - as you suggested, the 'horn position' - you will know exactly why I would strongly recommend against doing it.

Sassafras · May 2016

I also don't like the way he risks drilling a hole down the middle of his thumb!!!

rossyamaha · May 2016

Here ya go.

http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/parts-c4/strap-buttons-straplocks-c115/martin-martin-18a0032-acoustic-guitar-headstock-brown-leather-strap-tie-p10092/s10391?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=martin-18a0032-acoustic-guitar-headstock-brown-leather-strap-tie-18ashkbr&utm_campaign=product+listing+ads&gclid=CPHw2pu04cwCFcZAGwodAawL8A

thomasross20 · May 2016

Who actually plays sitting down with a mic in front of the guitar?

ICBM · May 2016

Eric Clapton

And quite a lot of folk/singer-songwriter types.

It's still the best way to get a proper acoustic sound, where stage volume and movement aren't a problem.

thomasross20 · May 2016

I reckon I'd probably do that. Sit on a chair and mic it up.

Lewy · May 2016

thomasross20;1080261" said:
Who actually plays sitting down with a mic in front of the guitar?

I do. Often stand and play in front of a single large condenser mic for vocals and guitar too when the environment will allow (i.e. If I'll be able to hear myself without foldback).

thomasross20 · May 2016

I have to admit, I've yet to play acoustic live.

Wouldn't know whether to drill a strap button into the heel and fit an M80... or just do the mic thing and sit on a seat

Lewy · May 2016

thomasross20;1082093" said:
I have to admit, I've yet to play acoustic live. Wouldn't know whether to drill a strap button into the heel and fit an M80... or just do the mic thing and sit on a seat

It's basically all about the environment you're going to be playing in, how loud, what PA, is it your show or are you doing a "spot", how long you're going to get to soundcheck etc.

You can get good results plugging in with something like an M80 or K&K pure mini, but it'll never sound really acoustic. Having said that it will likely also never become an unworkable howling feedback mess which mics can if you try and use them in the wrong setting.

xSkarloey · May 2016

thomasross20;1080261" said:
Who actually plays sitting down with a mic in front of the guitar?

@thomasross20 Most of the British folk-blues players play/played sitting down.

Bert Jansch, John Renbourn, Roy Harper, Ralph McTell, Davey Graham etc.

Martin Carthy's an exception out of that lot.

But yes it's pretty common although admittedly not done too much down the at the typical open mic.

thomasross20 · May 2016

Cheers, guys.

Oh yeah.. feedback... Might be worth having M80 in as backup.

I couldn't imagine standing up playing my acoustic lol.

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