https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/are-ergonomic-guitars-the-answer/ Guitar Noise Discussion Board en-US Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:26:10 +0000 wpForo 60 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/are-ergonomic-guitars-the-answer/paged/2/#post-284026 Sat, 08 Mar 2008 05:06:32 +0000 Sticky Status by the powers that be. I'm saddened when people expect their particular interest to be everyone else's number one priority, let alone when they feel moral outrage when it isn't.

Patient: Doctor, doctor, it hurts when I do this...
Doctor: Then don't do that.
Thank you for pointing out my error.

This topic is more of a rhetorical question. I have discovered that there are a number of causes or risk factors in developing Repetitive Strain Injuries, Carpal Tunnel etc., such as years of computer use; complications of pregnancy, diabetes; knitting, sewing, sports injuries, ... and using musical instruments. I have learned that some musical instruments (violin, flute, ...guitar) are more ergonomically-challenging than others; and have heard that professional musicians are very reluctant to discuss this topic, or any problems in this area, as it may affect their professional lives....

I fear that the younger generation who are growing up with computers and gaming are at big risk for RSI's. A search on the Forums (esp. the Beginners forum) shows a large number of the posts on pain. Repeatedly, we see people reaching out to others, and others generously offering their time and advice regarding this issue. The same posts come up again and again...As well, it takes a lot of intuition, and guesswork for a young guitarist to differentiate between "beginner's pain", and destructive pain; and where does that pain originate.

I am saying that a player can have perfect guitar posture etc., and still develop problems due to other life events. Problems that may greatly affect a loved activity. Fortunately, I am not in that situation...

As far as the Burrell guitars go, I admire his spirit of innovation. I wish they were more commonplace, and less expensive, so we could all try them out...

Fever and Hum]]> Opinions and Polls Fever and Hum https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/are-ergonomic-guitars-the-answer/paged/2/#post-284026 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/are-ergonomic-guitars-the-answer/#post-283285 Sun, 02 Mar 2008 23:11:59 +0000 may appeal to a person who would otherwise not give guitar playing a go. However, the price barrier is pretty high for young beginners.

YMMV]]> Opinions and Polls gnease https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/are-ergonomic-guitars-the-answer/#post-283285 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/are-ergonomic-guitars-the-answer/#post-283272 Sun, 02 Mar 2008 21:02:42 +0000 Opinions and Polls Rahul https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/are-ergonomic-guitars-the-answer/#post-283272 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/are-ergonomic-guitars-the-answer/#post-283243 Sun, 02 Mar 2008 15:03:14 +0000 Sticky Status by the powers that be. I'm saddened when people expect their particular interest to be everyone else's number one priority, let alone when they feel moral outrage when it isn't. Ergonomics are all well and good, but the point Burrell appears to miss (as gnease points out), is that ergonomic guitars are often just an alternative to learning safe posture.

Patient: Doctor, doctor, it hurts when I do this...
Doctor: Then don't do that.]]> Opinions and Polls Misanthrope https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/are-ergonomic-guitars-the-answer/#post-283243 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/are-ergonomic-guitars-the-answer/#post-283241 Sun, 02 Mar 2008 14:29:06 +0000
And the side view makes me realize how truly "different" these guitars are... It makes me almost want to buy one just to freak people out.

I do like the headstock design, though.]]> Opinions and Polls mmoncur https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/are-ergonomic-guitars-the-answer/#post-283241 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/are-ergonomic-guitars-the-answer/#post-283224 Sun, 02 Mar 2008 07:08:49 +0000 Opinions and Polls gnease https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/are-ergonomic-guitars-the-answer/#post-283224 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/are-ergonomic-guitars-the-answer/#post-283212 Sun, 02 Mar 2008 03:22:11 +0000 Opinions and Polls alouden https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/are-ergonomic-guitars-the-answer/#post-283212 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/are-ergonomic-guitars-the-answer/#post-283211 Sun, 02 Mar 2008 03:21:12 +0000 Opinions and Polls kent_eh https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/are-ergonomic-guitars-the-answer/#post-283211 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/are-ergonomic-guitars-the-answer/#post-283183 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 23:25:50 +0000 Opinions and Polls TwistedLefty https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/are-ergonomic-guitars-the-answer/#post-283183 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/are-ergonomic-guitars-the-answer/#post-283177 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 22:09:12 +0000 Opinions and Polls Ricochet https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/are-ergonomic-guitars-the-answer/#post-283177