Electric Guitars

[Dr. Scottie C]

Is there any guitar you would say is more comfortable than a strat ??

[Marko]

Always prefered semi/hollow bodies for comfort.

Something about the larger bodies, and light weight.

[GreatDane]

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Dr. Scottie C wrote:

Is there any guitar you would say is more comfortable than a strat ??

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"strat" meaning Fender Stratocaster specifically, or stratocaster-style?

i personally think the following are more comfortable to me than a Fender stratocaster:

Tyler Studio Elite (the neck on that thing is pure heaven with the rolled edges and chunky profile, and the unfinished area where the picking forearm goes is sensual)

PRS - McCarty, DGT, Modern Eagle, Hollowbody

Malinoski Rodeo

Ibanez Saber or Radius or JS1000

McInturff Taurus

Gibson Les Paul or SG (I'm adding this because I enjoy the 24.75" scale better than the fender scale).

[billybilly]

Perfect balance, great for sitting down, not too heavy if standing, can't really think of a contender.  But hey, that's the beauty of a strat.  Those contours too, yum.

[soundcreation]

I'd agree that strat style are probably the most comfortable.   There are variations on the fender strat that are more ergronomic.  Better neck heel joints and contours etc. 

But I also think the differences are a bit over rated between most of the "big" guitars.   I don't find LP's or Teles THAT much more uncomfortable.  and SG's are almost as good as strat style. 

[4nd3h]

Y'all need more offset... Jazz master is the perfect fit for my fat ass.

[Pine Apple Slim]

Agree Strat is most ergonomic, but Ive never owned an offset. Some say they are.
But really how uncomfortable is any guitar? I've wrapped myself around a big ol dreadnaught more than any other.

[GAS Man]

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Dr. Scottie C wrote:

Is there any guitar you would say is more comfortable than a strat ??

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No

[Strung_Out]

Most comfortable guitars I've ever played are EB Steve Morse and Luke. I guess you could say they're strat shaped, but they take it to a whole other level of comfort.

[GAS Man]

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Strung_Out wrote:
Most comfortable guitars I've ever played are EB Steve Morse and Luke. I guess you could say they're strat shaped, but they take it to a whole other level of comfort.

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I haven't played those guitars, so I can't say, but they appear as if they'd be heavier.  No?

To elaborate a hair above my original succint response, about the only thing I occasionally find to be not too comfortable about strats can be the scale length and radius.  But even then there are options available and a good set up mitigates the former.

[kayd_mon]

The Jazzmaster is better to me, bith sitting and standing.

[xStonr]

The Strat body style with it's contours is a very comfortable guitar. Lately though, II have been enjoying the Gibson 243/4 scale better.

[gardo]

I like my semi hollow for comfort 

I have never had the intrest to even try a strat.

[kit_strong]

Yup, my vox virage.

[zer0psi]

Fender Mustang with contoured body.  A la '69RI, Kurt Cobain, or the smaller Pawn Shop Special body.  All those curves with a shorter scale and LIGHT weight?  Most comfort imaginable.

[Valtyr]

Parker Fly

However, this is only more comfortable if you don't slouch when you play. If you do, the upper horn on older Parkers might be bothersome. Newer Parkser have a different upper horn but I haven't had a chance to try one.

I think the strat is an excellent design and very hard to beat.

[BydoEmpire]

I'm a big fan of the strat body shape.  It's super comfortable for me, so I'm going to say "no."

[Elias Graves]

Since I never thought a strat was a comfortable guitar, I'd have to go with just about anything.

[Special J]

Jazzmaster

[xrleroyx]

Another vote for the JM