I had the same problem for years. My problem was primarly how I held
it. It was a 55 cm 8c with a somewhat shallow back that was simply too
small. I had to hunch to hold it. I still pick it up now and then but
within a couple of hours it "lets me know". Oddly enough, my next was
a 55 cm 6c with a much rounder (semicircle) body. Much easier tho I
still wasn't out if the woods. Next came the 60 cm: more improvement
and the final step 5 years ago was the strap.
The strap, I found, was extremely liberating. Immediately I could sit
or stand without my spine hunching or twisting. Both feet feel
perfectly natural on the floor which does wonders for breathing, focus
and stamina.
There is a caveat. I play thumb under and no 10c lutes.
A lot of people have had to slay this dragon and many are the roads to
Rome. Though it may take a months let us know how you get on.
Good luck,
Sean
On Nov 19, 2010, at 10:07 AM, Mark Mattioli <[email protected]> wrote:
1. My larson 10 course is in need of repair. Any suggestions in the
north east?
2. I not played it in 4 years because holding it causes me back pain
after 15 minutes. Any solution such as a strap or holder? I wrote
daniel larson about this but no reply.
Mark M
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