In this article, I’ll discuss what makes the best couch guitar and how to find yours. If you’re a hard-core player, then you most likely keep at least one guitar on or near your couch.
When it’s time to relax, you grab your favorite beverage and head to the couch or your favorite chair to play some tunes. Then, you watch some tube as you sharpen your chops.
It can take years of experimentation to find just the right instrument for the job! If you’re still looking for the couch guitar of your dreams, then read on to learn more.
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Do you really have to ask? What guitar do you reach for because it just seems to be made for the way you play, no matter how you position yourself? Is it your most expensive, best-sounding, or lightest guitar? Not necessarily.
One thing is for sure. When you find it, everything seems right with the world, and it’s an incredible moment that you’ll probably never forget!
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So, what are some of the things to consider when looking for a couch guitar? For example, it can depend on whether you play electric or acoustic and the type of music you like.
Size and shape can be critical factors in choosing a couch guitar. A guitar body that is too large or too heavy can make it difficult to get comfortable.
I tend to favor electric guitars with traditional body shapes, like a Telecaster, Strat, or SG, but small body acoustics can work fine as well.
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A Les Paul can get a little heavy after a while. Also, guitars with an odd-shaped body, like a Flying V or an Explorer, may be more challenging to play comfortably.
Short-scale neck guitars tend to work well on the couch. They are more compact and have a lower string tension, making it easier to press down and bend the strings. This can translate into a more comfortable playing experience.
If you’re looking for a super short-scale neck, then check out the Fender Squier Mini Jazzmaster, which has an incredibly short scale length of 22.75 inches! This guitar just seems to disappear into the couch and become a natural part of you. At less than $200, you really can’t beat the price.
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On the acoustic side, I love the small size and big sound of a Taylor GS Mini (a scaled-down Grand Symphony). These guitars have a short scale (23.5″) neck with great action.
A “parlor guitar” is a compact instrument with a very narrow waist that was initially popular back in the late 19th century.
The sound of these guitars can vary depending on the type of wood used to make them, but they tend to be loudest in the midrange frequencies.
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Compare the waist of the PRS Parlor to that of the Taylor GS Mini shown above, and you can easily see the difference.
They are specifically designed to be small and ultra-lightweight, but are they a good choice for comfortable couch playing with decent sound and performance?
Travel guitars have certainly come a long way in quality over the years. They sell anywhere from under $200 to thousands of dollars on the high-end.
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I kept a travel guitar on my couch, off and on, for years. They can be great for playing comfortably on a small sofa or even in a big chair like a recliner.
A couch guitar should be easy to play so that the experience is relaxing and delightful. The neck should have low action and good access to the upper frets if you are a technical player that likes to play guitar solos or challenging chord progressions.
A Gibson SG is a great choice and the guitar I play the most on my couch. It is light with great neck action and upper fret access. In addition, it has a front-mounted guitar jack, so you don’t need a guitar chord with a right-angle plug.
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Can your guitar easily adjust to various volume requirements? Loudness is especially important if you don’t live alone. If other people are trying to watch TV or talk, then a guitar that is too loud, even acoustically, can be an unwanted distraction.
Acoustic and semi-hollowbody guitars have a relatively fixed volume. They are great for playing alone when you don’t want to plug into an amp because they are loud enough to be heard over background noise like a movie.
An unamplified electric guitar is a nose-friendly option if the couch is in a shared area, like a family room. I can practice scales and arpeggios on the sofa without actually hearing the guitar. Beginning guitar players may find this problematic or counterproductive.
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A couch guitar should be readily available so you can just reach over and grab it without hassle. Ideally, it should be on a guitar stand close by or live on the couch.
You don’t want to use your priceless vintage ’54 Strat or 1936-’42 Martin D-45, which you have locked up in your guitar vault.
Ideally, your couch guitar should be something that you feel comfortable leaving out unsupervised, especially if you have children or friends over when you are not around to protect it.
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Does the size, shape, height, and material that your couch is made out of affect how comfortable it will be to play your guitar?
Believe it or not, I actually thought of doing this when I bought my last living room couch but didn’t go through with it. Luckily, everything turned out ok.
So, what exactly is a “couch guitar?” Ask 100 players what their favorite guitar is to play on the couch while they relax, and you could get 100 different answers.
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A couch guitar is ultimately defined by whatever works best for you. Some players change their couch guitar frequently, while others use the same one for their entire playing career.
As you think about choosing your couch guitar, it’s essential to consider other factors, like the couch you have and your particular living situation.
Keep trying different guitars until you find what you’re looking for. What you finally end up with on your couch may surprise you.
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For more info, see How To Relax When Playing Guitar – 8 Best Tips And Tricks! and Can You Play An Electric Guitar Unplugged? – Ultimate Guide!
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That's me in the picture, sharing a memorable moment with the legendary Les Paul at the Iridium Jazz Club in New York City on July 6, 2004. He was kind enough to autograph his CD for me after the show. In hindsight, I wish I had brought my Les Paul '59 VOS Reissue guitar for him to sign instead!
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Whether you're a seasoned player or a beginner, this site is your one-stop destination for all things guitar. Let's embark on this exciting musical journey together. Welcome aboard!The obvious answer is a guitar you can play while on the couch. However I can easily sit on my couch and play a dread as easily as my parlor. Now if I try to actually sit cross legged on the couch (feet not touching the floor) a parlor is a must.
Seriously, paul, i couldn't play a dread on my couch. the lower bout would push into the cushion forcing the neck to point towards the floor. i think that is what a couch guitar is, something smaller bodied that is easy to play while sitting on a couch.
I'd say it has to do with the stature of the player. I'm a stocky (bordering on overweight) 5'7 and a dread isn't super comfortable sitting down, but a 000/OM totally is. I can definitely sit and play a dread, but a 000 or smaller for me lets me sit back, put my feet up, etc and still have a good playing position.
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Hi Paul, a couch guitar is a guitar that is comfortable for a player to play on the couch. Usually it's a smaller guitar but if you have no problem playing a dread while relaxing on the couch watching tv, then that's your couch guitar.
Yes, it suggests a guitar we might play without 'assuming the position, ' doesn't it, which probably means a smaller and cheaper model.
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