Murph Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 I've been giving lessons to a special needs young man. I guess he's been hinting at a new guitar with Christmas around the corner, and somehow got it in his head he like the Dean Colt. He also has physical limitations and is rather small, and I am concerned about it's size but googled around a bit last night and can't find it's width. His Strat copy is about the same width as my Les Paul Studio at around 13", but when he plays the Lester, even it's modest (under 2") thickness is noticeable compared to the contoured Strat copy. His parents have asked for my advice, do any of you inmates own a Colt, or have any idea how wide they are? I think I found the thickness at around 1-3/4". Thanks in advance. Murph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryUK Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 It's the neck that's important. He'll grow into the body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Scales Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 I've no idea, but good for you and good luck to him - very worthwhile endeavour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted October 20, 2017 Author Share Posted October 20, 2017 It's the neck that's important. He'll grow into the body. He's done growing, and has some dexterity issues as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted October 20, 2017 Author Share Posted October 20, 2017 I've no idea, but good for you and good luck to him - very worthwhile endeavour. It's been one of the most gratifying things I've ever attempted. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bill Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 It's been one of the most gratifying things I've ever attempted. Thanks. You're a good man, I salute you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 I haven’t seen that guitar in person, but it looks larger than an LP. If the LP is too bulky, I don’t think the Colt would be a good fit Maybe an Epiphone 339? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californiaman Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Murph, good to see you're still on the forum. Hey... I took a look at the Dean Colt and noticed that it looks a like my 1990s Epiphone Sorrento. The thing about the Sorrento from the 90s is that it has a real thin, yet narrow neck on it. It's actually the narrowest neck of any of my guitars. Not sure about the colt, but if you're concerned about the size of a neck, the Sorrento would easily fit a child's hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hall Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Can't help you on the Colt, Murph. But, thumbs up on what you're doing. Pretty rewarding to be there for him isn't it! - Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevDavidLee Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 We're "inmates". I suspected this all along but now I know for sure. Nobody drop the soap :unsure: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky Forrest Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Can't help you with the guitar either, Murph but I give you two thumbs up for your work. My son is special needs and the people who help him mean the world to him. Blessings friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem00n Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Heh... Think ES 335 and you got a Colt. Ever handled one of those? That's the Colt right there, tired and true. Edit: Now that I really think of it, the Colt had a slimmer waste, but it felt like an ES-335. My 59' ES-125T is similar, but still larger than the Colt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted October 22, 2017 Author Share Posted October 22, 2017 Thanks all for the kind replies. It's the BODY width I am concerned about, because he's very small and sits with it on his leg. I'm pretty sure it's going to be too big for him, I have no idea what drew him to that model. I'm going to dig into his head a little more, I only see him once a week and this JUST came up. He has a Berhinger Strat copy that plays just fine for what he does, but you know, Christmas/parents...... I might bring my '61 Melody Maker over this week............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabarone Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 I'm like most of the other patients posting; no experience w/the Colt but big ups for the work you're doing w/him...best of luck...I'm sure if it's not for him you'll find what is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Good for you Murph, I'm sure you're his buddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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