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Post by jesslm02 on Sept 9, 2014 11:27:09 GMT -7
I'm about to have a custom tele style guitar built for me and was considering going with the V shape back profile. Only problem is I haven't played this profile extensively. The builder offers it in a standard .900 thickness at the first fret - which seems like it would be huge for me. The clapton strat is supposedly at .850, which I have played, but that was several years ago.
I have mostly played 60s style teles with thin/med C shapes. On the thinner necks my hands have gotten tired and started to cramp albeit very minor. Everything I've read about the V necks says that they help the cramping versus thinner necks. I've also read that they don't feel as thick as say a C shape because they have less shoulder.
If anyone here has experience with both the V and C shapes, I would appreciate any input.
Oh, and I seem to stick to vintage nut width of 1 5/8 or 1.65 at most. I'm not set on radius yet, will either be 7 1/4 or 10.
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Post by rcrecelius on Sept 9, 2014 12:15:47 GMT -7
My absolute favorite is a Musikraft maple neck in their V to C profile. It starts as a soft V .88 at the 1st fret, as you go up it changes to a C shape .95 at the 12th fret. Check em out! www.musikraft.com/index.php
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Post by jesslm02 on Sept 9, 2014 12:55:41 GMT -7
I actually looked through there options before posting. Seems like they make good stuff. I was considering the 57 V profile but I'll check in to the V to C as well. What radius and nut width was yours?
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Post by digs57 on Sept 9, 2014 13:28:12 GMT -7
skinny c and d shapes seem to fatigue my hands (well left)...seem happier with a larger c (10 + 12) radius necks.
I suppose if you use your thumb v shape could be usefull
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Post by jesslm02 on Sept 9, 2014 13:32:55 GMT -7
skinny c and d shapes seem to fatigue my hands (well left)...seem happier with a larger c (10 + 12) radius necks. I suppose if you use your thumb v shape could be usefull I do thumb over quite often, but not exclusively. Sent from my Galaxy S4 using Proboards
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Post by djcakadave on Sept 9, 2014 15:47:32 GMT -7
I have a Grosh Strat style with a very soft V 9.5 radius neck that I absolutely love! I never get fatigued with this neck. The added bonus to the V style neck it seems to put you in line to do the thumb over without working at it.
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Post by digs57 on Sept 9, 2014 15:54:08 GMT -7
larger c shape gives it that extra meat to tone too...just depending on build and marriage of materials...
could turn out to be boat anchor too...I guess.
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Post by zpilot on Sept 9, 2014 16:15:49 GMT -7
Not a fan of V necks. My favorite shape is Warmoth's version of the Fender Am. Std. neck. 7.25" radius frets tend to fret out when bending strings whereas 10" radius frets won't. A compound fretboard is a good choice if it's available.
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Post by jesslm02 on Sept 9, 2014 16:22:36 GMT -7
My crook has the 7.25 to 9.5 radius. I like it. My 66 tele has the vintage 7.25 but I've never noticed any bending issues - but I'm not exactly doing big blues type bends on it. I have played a more pronounced V shape and didn't care for it much. I'm thinking more about the super soft V. It's almost a C with some of the shoulder taken off.
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Post by Ridgeback on Sept 9, 2014 17:08:31 GMT -7
I really like the V neck on my 99 G&L George Fullerton model. Have been less impressed with other V necks I have tried. I used to be pretty comfortable with any neck profile but I have developed work related carpal tunnel and have become very sensitive to neck shapes. The G&L (somewhat beefy)V, the Fender C necks, and the less beefy Gibson 335 necks seem to suit me best. The radius doesn't seem to be that much of a factor but nut width is a huge issue these days. The wider necks are totally unplayable for me anymore.
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Post by Paul (TRANE) on Sept 9, 2014 17:23:14 GMT -7
I like c or d. I also like the u shape nocaster type. About the only neck I did not like was on a vos 56 LP. Just felt all wrong....58 LP neck is wonderful though....... Sorry little help there. For a tele I would go c or d. Not a big v shape fan.
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Post by rcrecelius on Sept 9, 2014 19:34:19 GMT -7
I actually looked through there options before posting. Seems like they make good stuff. I was considering the 57 V profile but I'll check in to the V to C as well. What radius and nut width was yours? 9.5 radius and regular 1 5/8 nut width on mine.
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Post by apwwest59 on Sept 10, 2014 15:05:37 GMT -7
I have a neck from USACG that is a soft V-to-C that is my favorite neck I have ever played. From the site:
"The '54 - .850" Soft V that changes into a C with a .090"+ taper"
I use my thumb on bar chords almost exclusively and it is very comfortable for this and just generally feels good in the hand.
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Post by BradPaisleyFan (Pat) on Sept 10, 2014 19:26:48 GMT -7
My absolute favorite is a Musikraft maple neck in their V to C profile. It starts as a soft V .88 at the 1st fret, as you go up it changes to a C shape .95 at the 12th fret. Check em out! www.musikraft.com/index.phpThe 54 shape from usacg is very similar but with a V shape .860 at the first fret to a C should of read the whole thread first I guess... Lol
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Post by Deleted on Sept 12, 2014 6:00:53 GMT -7
My new 53 relic tele has a nice feeling soft V...first guitar with that profile...I really like it!
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Post by detuned on Sept 12, 2014 6:58:15 GMT -7
So, I'm a medium C shape kinda guy myself, & when I bought a used LsL Staicoy, it had a fairly chunky neck with a soft V profile. I admit I was a little worried about getting comfortable with this guitar.
Not to worry - a well-shaped soft V can be incredibly comfortable, it just disappears in my hand.
Hope that helps.
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Post by jesslm02 on Sept 12, 2014 7:08:36 GMT -7
So, I'm a medium C shape kinda guy myself, & when I bought a used LsL Staicoy, it had a fairly chunky neck with a soft V profile. I admit I was a little worried about getting comfortable with this guitar. Not to worry - a well-shaped soft V can be incredibly comfortable, it just disappears in my hand. Hope that helps. You wouldn't happen to know the measurements on the Saticoy soft V would you? Sent from my Galaxy S4 using Proboards
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Post by 51d on Sept 12, 2014 8:04:01 GMT -7
Soft V for me, and generally in some incarnation of the Musikraft blackguard tele series; definitely the best licensed Fender necks I've played.
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Post by jesslm02 on Sept 12, 2014 8:09:18 GMT -7
Soft V for me, and generally in some incarnation of the Musikraft blackguard tele series; definitely the best licensed Fender necks I've played. I was looking at the musikraft blackguards yesterday. So many choices, but I was leaning towards 0038. Sent from my Galaxy S4 using Proboards
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Post by detuned on Sept 13, 2014 11:17:26 GMT -7
You wouldn't happen to know the measurements on the Saticoy soft V would you? Sent from my Galaxy S4 using Proboards I would not, other than "comfy". :-) Sorry that wasn't more helpful...
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Post by doctortwang on Sept 16, 2014 22:08:59 GMT -7
I just finished this Blackguard with an Allparts V that I re profiled. I have done 3 with this profile now. I like a V at the nut that shallows out. Very comfy. It's probably .90 or so, 7.25 radius. Part of the old school sound is choking out when you strangle it!
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Post by jesslm02 on Sept 17, 2014 7:56:08 GMT -7
I just finished this Blackguard with an Allparts V that I re profiled. I have done 3 with this profile now. I like a V at the nut that shallows out. Very comfy. It's probably .90 or so, 7.25 radius. Part of the old school sound is choking out when you strangle it! I have my eye on an allparts V neck - prolly going that route because I can get into it for a good price. I'm going rosewood board for this one and probably tru-oil finish for the back. Sent from my Galaxy S4 using Proboards
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