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An Odd Question

What if any is the sonic impact of having multiple (3) acoustic guitars on stands in your listening room? Is stereo imaging or other audible parameters impacted? 
mysterioso1
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bryhifi
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I use Fretwraps by GruvGear on mine because I noticed both would start sympathetic vibrating at times.  Stopped that problem quickly but caused a secondary issue.  My purist friend now says I'm cheating.  Can't make everyone happy....lol
mysterioso1 OP
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  • Thats true...capo would just raise the pitch, not really address the issue.  Good point...Now I'm fiddling with where in the room the guitars should be...limited options based on space and room shape... Maybe I just accept the idea that the stereo gets good vibes from the guitars and vice versa!
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Fretwraps ...new to me...sounds like an easy solution to this issue. Thanks. I'll explore.
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bryhifi
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https://gruvgear.com/products/fretwraps

$30 for 3 available pretty much everywhere.
I use one small near nut and second large near heel.
Easy on/off and very effective. 
oldjazzer
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Hi Mysterioso - well it made a difference in my listening room with my electrostatics.
I had 8 guitars in there along with a Polytone amp with a 15" speaker.
Had to take them all out to clean up the room acoustics.

I've since let a couple of solid bodied guitars back in to no ill effect.
You won't be surprised to hear that the main culprit was the 15" speaker and a 1939 Martin D18.
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