jammybstard Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 I'm loving the new Rivierea, I can't put it down. It's my fist archtop though and I find playing on my knee a bit tricky as it's always trying to slide off to the right, the contours of the body are so far off the center of gravity, I assume everyone must find this; I can see why BB plays it sat hanging from a strap! how do you play yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smips65 Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Just like one of my all time fav Clint Eastwood flics "Hang Em High" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayP Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Hi, I usually play mine (L5 type and Dot Studio) on the right leg, no strap, or with crossed legs. I also find really comfortable using something like a classical guitar foot rest, not very high, but under the right foot. JP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianh Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammybstard Posted February 20, 2010 Author Share Posted February 20, 2010 It makes me apriciate more the stratocaster design, all those pointy bits and cut-outs, they look like they are for show but they keep the guitar perfectly balanced on the knee or on a strap and give easy access to the high frets; very clever! my other guitar is an SG and its the opposite of the arch, its neck heavy, especially on the strap, I've seen SGs with the strap button move on to the top horn to improve this, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 INSTRUCTION VIDEO "How to play an archtop sitting position" (please note both feet also used for percussion) [YOUTUBE] [/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammybstard Posted February 20, 2010 Author Share Posted February 20, 2010 INSTRUCTION VIDEO "How to play an archtop sitting position" (please note both feet also used for percussion) Awsome, Sort of thing that looks great when Hooker does it, but you'd look a right divot if you tried it yourself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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