[TheOldGuitarPlayer]

I played dreads for years but now being older for comfort I prefer the 00, 000, or OM sizes.

 

[bw66]

I think my next acoustic will be a mini-Jumbo, probably with a cutaway.

 

[zontar]

I played dreads for years but now being older for comfort I prefer the 00, 000, or OM sizes.

I’ve had shoulder issues in the past, although that’s been a while, sometimes it makes playing a dread almost impossible, or uncomfortable at best.
I don’t see myself buying another.
but not putting them down for others.
I am kind of surprised how many are stating prefernces for the smaller side of things.
cool.

 

[gitapik]

On acoustic I’m all about finger style and classical. On the steel string, the OM series gives the best balance of tone separation for that style, to my ear. I love how well it projects, as well. Shallower body helps. Martin OM-21 has been my favorite steel string for a long time.

 

[gitapik]

On acoustic I’m all about finger style and classical. On the steel string, the OM series gives the best balance of tone separation for that style, to my ear.

I love how well it projects, as well. Shallower body helps.

Martin OM-21 has been my favorite steel string flattop for a long time.

 

[kenjiabetaguitar83]

not sure what shape/size it would count as but I really like my Simon and Patrick songsmith folk. Made in Canada, i've had it for a long time and is reliable and sounds great

 

[mawmow]

With sore shoulders, the smallest body with reasonable projection
could be OO body with 12 frets neck. Then a bigger OOO model.
OM generally has longer neck than OOO, so maybe OM with capo ?
Godin 5th Avenue archtop would do it too.

 

[ronh]

I gravitate toward 000-12 fretters. That said, playing postion makes a big difference to me. I prefer seated, with an elevated leg, a classical position. Having larger guitars, ie dreads on hand, is a must but not for everyday.