cutaway versus full body

Subject: cutaway versus full body
From: GUEST,deskjet
Date: 18 Feb 01 - 04:20 PM

I'd like some experienced opinion regarding the quality of acoustic presence of a cutaway version of a quality guitar (e.g. Martin, Lowden) compared to a full-body of the same model. Will the cutaway have a lesser acoustic presence?

Subject: RE: cutaway versus full body
From: Lady McMoo
Date: 18 Feb 01 - 04:42 PM

I have a cutaway model Japanese-era Lowden and it does not seem to lack any presence compared to the equivalent full-bodied model but, as mentioned in many threads here, each guitar is very individual.

mcmoo

Subject: RE: cutaway versus full body
From: RichM
Date: 18 Feb 01 - 06:33 PM

I don't think it makes a big difference. Some luthiers claim the "shoulders" project relatively little energy.
Other factors/variations in construction and material probably have more effect, good or bad.

Subject: RE: cutaway versus full body
From: GUEST,Deskjet
Date: 19 Feb 01 - 04:28 AM

Thanks for the replies. Much appreciated.