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I am sorry to hear this as this guitar is new to you @Dirk_R . I know that the Martin Dread Jr is a little smaller than a full size dread, but you are correct about the thickness.
I sold the dread I bought. All my guitars are either smaller bodied or thinner or both. I won’t buy or play large guitars and I don’t even have back or shoulder issues. But I am older and simply don’t care for the large guitars as they are so uncomfortable and limit my playing so badly.
Advice? Get another guitar. If you can make a trade, that would be great. You bought your guitar from Sweetwater and there is no one better at trying to make you happy with your gear. They are a great company. If you are still under the money back time frame, jump on it quickly.
If you have to keep that guitar, remember this; you love this guitar. If you had another guitar, you wouldn’t have to play this all the time. You could change things up. You can get a nice guitar for $300 – $500 brand new. Only 3 of all my guitars, 10 I own and another 6 that I have sold, cost over $500. And only 1 cost over $1000 new, but I bought that one used (yes, it’s one of the 3). And then you have used and open box options. And time pay options.
Do the whole “I need advice on what guitar to buy” thread again, but this time include your shoulder issues.
That’s my 2 cents. I hope it helps. I sincerely wish you good luck. It’s so much fun seeing someone get into guitar and learn and have fun. You have been a wonderful participant in our VOMs. I hope that your guitar journey can continue to provide you with fun.
MG 😀