All Discussions Tagged 'History' - FRETS.NET2024-03-29T06:19:44Zhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=History&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHas anyone else heard this story?tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2014-07-06:2177249:Topic:1349052014-07-06T04:25:15.575ZJon Hiltbrandhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/JonHiltbrand
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<p>I've heard or read - I can't remember which, that classical guitar necks are as wide as they are, in part, because a famous classical builder from way back was a large man with big hands and built it so that it would be comfortable for him to play. Other builders emulated/copied his instruments and that is part of the reason necks are the size they are today.</p>
<p>I can't say whether there is any truth to that or not because I can't remember where I heard or read the story. I could…</p>
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<p>I've heard or read - I can't remember which, that classical guitar necks are as wide as they are, in part, because a famous classical builder from way back was a large man with big hands and built it so that it would be comfortable for him to play. Other builders emulated/copied his instruments and that is part of the reason necks are the size they are today.</p>
<p>I can't say whether there is any truth to that or not because I can't remember where I heard or read the story. I could re-read every guitar book I own, read back through all my school notes, etc and I'm sure I would find it, but I was hoping someone here had read this same story and could tell me who the builder was and where the story can be found. It would do me good to read it all again anyway, but I'd rather know now, not next year!</p>
<p>Thanks in advance!</p>