ragtime man wrote:Rags,
Michael Tognetti wrote:Hey Michael I didn't know the fellow that makes the Neck Up was living in Southern Washington. Have you met him or have you tried both the skinny Neck Up and the wide Neck Up? I thought about buy one but didn't know which was the way to go so. Now that I found his website, instead of some place that sells them, I may give him a call and ask him which he would recommend. Do you have any experience with them?
I didn't realize the "Neck up" was so widely known. The guy that makes them lives here in town.
ragtime man
Sorry it took so long to get back to this thread...
I used the narrow neck up since my Breed's are only about 2" deep at the sides (although they come with 2 or 3 different suction cup sizes). I liked it. It really helped me to hold the mando (more like classicial guitar with the neck high) which in-turn helped my left hand posture (no bend at the wrist). In the end, I did take it back to where I purchased it, but only because my mandos with their satin finish wouldn't keep suction and I am unwilling to modify them in any way that would change that. I also like the fact that it is not cumbersome like a typical strap when you play sitting down. I really don't think you would be dissapointed.
Yes, I have heard Mark play as he performs at a small restaraunt that my wife and I frequent on some Friday/Saturday nights--and yes, he is using one while playing.
