Re: I don't like F styles. Anyone else?
Originally Posted by
Gunnar
... dislike Fs because they are uncomfortable to hold?
Two points (no pun, or accents, intended!):
1 - The first impression of my '90s Flatiron F (twelve years ago) was that, when standing, it was neck-heavy, which I credited to the larger-than-A-style headstock. Didn't like supporting the neck w/ my fretting hand. Then realized that a minimum amount of fretting-wrist pressure on the body kept everything nicely in place, fretting hand included. No problem since.
2 - As for sitting, some report liking the point against their leg to help keep the instrument in place. No strong personal opinion, but I always use a strap regardless.
Thinking back now, several of my favorite jam-session moments involve having the freedom to go from sitting to standing, to maybe sitting elsewhere, without interrupting the flow of music. Thinking a bit further (I'm sorry!), that felt VERY liberating.
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