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Bevel? How beneficial?
I have an intermittently symptomatic R ulnar neuropathy. I am wondering how much benefit I might get from a bevel?
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It won't hurt and possibly could help. I have 3 guitars which all have bevels. I had shoulder pain from playing and for sure, a bevel helped me.
I have a friend with nerve related pain in his forearm and he is considering a guitar with a bevel. Do you have an opportunity to play a guitar with a bevel for any length of time before you purchase one? |
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There are cushioned arm rests and padded sleeves for guitarists that might be worth a try. Cushioned arm rests fit over the top of most types of guitar and are non-stick. There are several lengths of padded sleeves available some specifically for guitarists and others designed for sports that may help with discomfort.
I avoid playing in short sleeved shirts because I find it uncomfortable and it can damage the finish over time. In hot weather I sometimes put a towel over the top edge of the guitar when practicing in short sleeves. |
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Hi Merle,
As someone who's had extensive experience with ulnar neuropathy - two surgeries on L side and "wait-and-see" intermittence on the R - my experience has been that lower bout width and playing position will make much more of a difference than a bevel. Put another way, no bevel will offset a big lower bout with significant depth or playing in a position where you're bending the R side far beyond 90 degrees. Best of luck to you! Diogo
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Don't get upset, it's just my experienced opinion, Steve |
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If you're going to have one built here's details and a full construction plan for my beveled body size 0: Small body 14 fret 24-3/4" Scale Size 0 |
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In my experience a wedge (eg Manzer) type of body construction would help more than a bevel.
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That seems to be the consensus. Thank you
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