Z Body Questions

[threadedtime]

Does anybody have a Z Body?  I am wondering how comfortable it is?  Is it a smaller body guitar?  Is it well balanced.  Every time I try to design a body I think I would like and be comfortable it ends up looking similiar to a Z.

 

[JCizzle]

I don't  have a Z but it is kind of funny that whenever I draw something it just looks like something that already exists. Guess that's why I'm not an inventor... :doh:

 

[Cagey]

I don't  have a Z but it is kind of funny that whenever I draw something it just looks like something that already exists. Guess that's why I'm not an inventor... :doh:

I'm that way with music. I've never written a song because every time I try to it comes out sounding like something that's already out there.

To the OP - if everything you draw looks like a Z, that should tell you something. Like, buy a Z <grin>

What's the worst thing that could happen? If you don't like it, somebody will, and you get to build another guitar. Can't lose.

 

[JCizzle]

I don't  have a Z but it is kind of funny that whenever I draw something it just looks like something that already exists. Guess that's why I'm not an inventor... :doh:

I'm that way with music. I've never written a song because every time I try to it comes out sounding like something that's already out there.

To the OP - if everything you draw looks like a Z, that should tell you something. Like, buy a Z <grin>

What's the worst thing that could happen? If you don't like it, somebody will, and you get to build another guitar. Can't lose.

When you write a song, do you think, "Ah, crap, it sounds just like Eric Johnson"?  arty07: :guitarplayer2: :guitaristgif:

 

[Cagey]

No, because I don't even try any more and when I was trying, it was before EJ's time. I'm afraid that when it comes to guitar, I'm at best a gifted mimic.

 

[JCizzle]

No, because I don't even try any more and when I was trying, it was before EJ's time. I'm afraid that when it comes to guitar, I'm at best a gifted mimic.

You and me both. When I "played for a living," and I use that loosely because I didn't make much money, I played in orchestras for theater, and I would just take sheet music and learn it note for note. No thinking involved.

Hijack, sorry.

 

[TonyFlyingSquirrel]

Totally comfortable to stand up with, lot's of easy access, very ergonomic.

To sit down, the bottom side arc of the lower cutaway cuts into your thigh a bit.

 

[Johnny]

No, because I don't even try any more and when I was trying, it was before EJ's time. I'm afraid that when it comes to guitar, I'm at best a gifted mimic.

True for me as well.  Fact is, I never considered myself to be very talented at guitar at all.  For what I can do, it's all been determination and perseverance.  But it's like my golf...you can't get upset about it...you play for the enjoyment.  Oh, and I don't want to down play the work that a "talented" guitarist puts in, it's just that I think no matter how hard I work at it, I ain't gonna get to EJ's level.

And speaking of writing song's that sound like some other tune, I've always love this story...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yesterday_(song)

You think Chris Farlowe was kicking himself later?

 

[JCizzle]

No, because I don't even try any more and when I was trying, it was before EJ's time. I'm afraid that when it comes to guitar, I'm at best a gifted mimic.

True for me as well.  Fact is, I never considered myself to be very talented at guitar at all.  For what I can do, it's all been determination and perseverance.  But it's like my golf...you can't get upset about it...you play for the enjoyment.  Oh, and I don't want to down play the work that a "talented" guitarist puts in, it's just that I think no matter how hard I work at it, I ain't gonna get to EJ's level.

And speaking of writing song's that sound like some other tune, I've always love this story...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yesterday_(song)

You think Chris Farlowe was kicking himself later?

I might be able to reach the ability to play EJ's songs, but to be able to write music like that? I'm not quitting my day job.

 

[threadedtime]

Thanks Johnny...I think I'll go for it.

 

[Johnny]

Thanks Johnny...I think I'll go for it.

Hmmm.  I assume that was sarcasm for highjacking your thread since I was totally off topic and did nothing to answer your question.  I apologize for that.

Back on topic, I don't have a Z body so I've no idea how comfortable they are, but I do like their look!

 

[JimBeed]

I find mine very comfortable and great to play, i mean i am talking from a five string bass with swamp ash body, and a wenge/bloodwood neck, but there is no neck dive and once i got used to the lower horn and the right position for it, i find it my easiest and nicest to play one out of my basses.

If the designs you come up with look like the z body, then go for the z body, your mind is telling you yes  :evil4: