Marty,

I picked up the guitar 4 years ago and play every night in my bedroom. A few guys at work have a cover band and needed a new guitarist and asked me to join them. So I went out and got a cheap little nylon strap figureing I'd need it to play gigs with them but I discovered after only playing sitting down for 4 years, I can play at all standing up.

It seems like my headstock keeps falling toward the floor and I have to support the neck with the palm of my playing hand which ruins my dexterity. Also, my KE-1 seems to lean away from me when I stand so I cant see the fretboard:(

Have you ever had these problems playing a Kelly all those years? Do you practice sitting down or do you always stand to simulate being on stage? Please give me some advice.

Thank you Marty.

My advice is, get a good strap. Planet Waves makes great straps. Also, the Kelley is an oddly balanced and heavy guitar. A lighter guitar may help you out. The more you play with the band, the more your problem will go away. Good luck.