Abasi Concepts Larada 8 String Guitar Ergonomics and Playing Experience
60This is a discussion on the Abasi Concepts Larada ergonomics and playing experience. What’s it like to play the flagship 8 string model that Tosin himself has made famous? This video outlines the ergonomics and playing experience of this rare guitar so you can be informed before the next wave drops.
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Abasi Concepts Master Series 8 Review: • Abasi Concepts Larada Master Series 8...
00:00 Intro
00:20 Not sponsored
Body Description and Output Jack
00:45 Single cut with angled up output jack on the back
01:03 Overhang and 8 string neck width
01:21 Comparison of models 2-3 years apart
Fretting Hand
01:52 Requires thumb behind the neck playing
02:05 Upper fret access
02:43 Angled frets in the upper register are hard to see
Picking Hand
03:37 Multi scale angled bridge requires adjustment to picking technique
04:12 Bevels are deep and comfortable
04:22 Forearm anchoring on bevels
04:27 Sunken/withdrawn bridge to reduce size and length of guitar
04:47 Angled pickups sound great but might get in your way
05:20 Volume knob and blade switch
Seated Playing
06:32 Bevel comfort
06:55 Bottom body curve conductive for classical and upright playing and functionality
07:28 Can play in flying v seated upright position
07:41 Overall thoughts on seated playing
08:11 8 string guitar not just for 0 chugging
Standing Playing
08:52 Guitar strap height for maximum playability
09:10 Cord won’t pull out if you step on it
Overall Thoughts
09:28 Great design to make 8 strings manageable
09:36 Manageable compact 8 string design
10:23 Extremely comfortable bevels to avoid forearm angling of the body
10:50 Very ergonomic 8 string guitar in any playing position
11:07 Outro
11:25 Cat