All my instruments get positioned like that with a strap, whether I'm sitting or standing. The neck, more vertical than most people use, leaves both...
Involved in music since about age 9 or 10 when I started playing flute, and later on, bass. I have played professionally in orchestras and ensembles on flute and bass, though I no longer play professionally. I'm a newcomer to mandolin and loving every minute of it!
Location:
The Beautiful Pacific Northwest
Interests:
Bluegrass, Scandinavian and Irish Trad, Blues, Rock, Classical, Jazz.
Signature
"Flow, river flow. Let your waters wash down, take me from this road, to some other town." - Roger McGuinn