Acoustic Guitar Body Shapes
When looking at acoustic guitars there are a number of different shapes and sizes, some of which are suited to certain types of music and playing style. Here is a selection of body shapes and what music they are most suited to.
O
Specialism: Traditional blues, folk, rootsy Americana.
Used by: Joan Baez, Ian Anderson.
OO
Specialism: Traditional blues, folk, rootsy Americana.
Used by: John Mayer, Steve Howe, Elizabeth Cotten.
OOO/OM
Specialism: An all round guitar covering genres such as rock, folk and blues.
Used by: Eric Clapton, Lonnie Donegan, Woody Guthrie.
Grand Auditorium
Specialism: Covers a wealth of styles and is ideal for both strumming and flat picking.
Used by: Taylor Swift, Simon Neil, Mike Keneally.
Dreadnought
Specialism: Suitable for all styles, either strummed or flat picked.
Used by: Clarence White, Paul McCartney, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Hank Williams.
Round-Shoulder Dreadnought
Specialism: Ideal for softer sounding strumming and rhythm guitar.
Used by: James Taylor, Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello.
Super Jumbo
Specialism: More suited for strumming than flat picking.
Used by: Noel Gallagher, Pete Townsend, Bob Dylan.
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