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Post by flem on Mar 16, 2006 17:46:30 GMT -7
I always get these confused, can someone describe them?
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Post by kruzty on Mar 16, 2006 18:41:15 GMT -7
Well, the letters describe the neck. Turn the U and V on their side to compare to the C, and that's similar to the neck shape. Of course "V" isn't really a point, but it is more so than the C or U.
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Post by flem on Mar 16, 2006 19:38:27 GMT -7
So the U shape would be slimmer than the C shape?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2006 21:40:34 GMT -7
So the U shape would be slimmer than the C shape? Not necessarily, the letters only refer to the shape of the neck. You can get all these neck shapes in different sizes. It also depends on what you like for a feel. I have never quite gotten used to V-necks but others love them. Usually V necks can be quite big, which are the ones that I like as far as V necks go. I also have heard that G&L hand makes their necks which would lead them to all feel slightly different. Guitar manufacturers have many preferences as well. John Suhr offers several different necks. He has two C shaped necks as well as necks designed after the 60's fenders that are probably a variation on the C shape neck. He also has a D or U shaped necks. These have more wood on the side of the neck than a C shape and is flatter on the back of the neck. These can feel bigger because of that. He also makes a Big V which is just huge. I have seen his guitars with a regular V so I don't know if that is offered. The V necks have the least amount of wood on the shoulder, with the C necks next in line and lastly the D or U shaped necks. Again depending on the size of your hand all these necks will seem very different. I prefer big C necks personally. If you have a Fender Custom shop dealer near you they should have the Fender Custom shop Display which has all the different necks(just the necks) on display so that you can feel what they would be like on your guitar. They also should have one neck on display with all the different frets on there so you can see what they would feel like. I am a little intoxicated right now so forgive me if this sounds like ranting or makes no sense what so ever. Hope this helps.
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Post by zdogma on Mar 17, 2006 6:15:02 GMT -7
Not bad for a drunk guy. ;D
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Post by guitarman1 on Mar 17, 2006 6:46:18 GMT -7
Nothin' wrong with a little buzz aruntang!
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Post by billyguitar on Mar 17, 2006 11:17:27 GMT -7
I've got 2 favorite neck profiles. One is the V on prewar Gibsons and pre-Gibson Epiphones. I also have a Tom Anderson with their '62 roundback shape. This neck feels great. It has a lot of taper from headstock to body. Kind of like a Fender Jazz Bass. It really supports my hand.
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Post by zdogma on Mar 17, 2006 11:21:34 GMT -7
I really love the V neck on the martin vintage (prewar style) acoustics, and the old 50's profile on the LP. They aren't fast, but they sure are comfy.
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Post by Curt on Mar 17, 2006 13:05:09 GMT -7
Comfort over speed !!
I've grown to love/need a LARGE soft V/Boat style, Fender call's it a 10/56, put that back shape with a 9.5 rad and 6105 frets and I am golden...but...to each his own.
Surf ; USA custom guitars and Warmoth sites, they both do a good job of explaining these things with pics.
Curt
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