jwid52 Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 I have a Gibson SG Std. and would like to know if the neck profile (50's) of the LP Traditional/Traditional Plus is the same as my SG? (I'm buying either a Traditional Plus or a Classic and before I buoy I want as much infor as possible). Next, I know the LP Classic has the 60's slim-tapered neck only and I would like to know how slim is slim? I have read reviews that praise the 60's profile. Is there any website I can go to that shows the difference graphically? I have nothing to compare the two profiles (50's and 60's) to other than my SG, a American Strat and a Telecaster. I know it's a hands-on type of thing but I live over 250 miles from a Gibson dealer and don't have access to them to compare. I know....move closer! Thanks:-s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turtle Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 i think the sg's would have the 60's neck profile because they were made from 1961 and on. the ones ive played had thin necks and even the reissues have thin necks. so if your looking for something more similar to the sg i would say a 60's neck would do it. but i always try a guitar to see what it feels like . i like the fatter 50's necks on a les paul myself but thats just me . strats and teles have a completely different feel and could not compare the 2 to a les paul or sg for that matter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSG_Standard Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 There are at least 4 different profiles...'50s, '59 rounded, and '60s and the new assymetrical profile on the '08 standard and darkfire? If you search the internet, you can find sites with measurements. Maybe Axe will post, he has a picture of several necks side-by-side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col F Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 I have both an LP and a 335 with the 60's neck, and I also have several American Strats & Strat Plus from the late 80's.. The 60's necks are just a little thicker than the Strat necks... but still much thinner than the 50's necks.. Hope this helps a little... but you really should try before you buy if you are "sensitive" to neck profiles... Happy New Year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwid52 Posted January 2, 2009 Author Share Posted January 2, 2009 Thanks! All this helps a great deal. Now I can get a good idea of what the necks are like. It sounds like the 60's neck is what I would like. Thanks again guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Left to right . 50's - 03 Standard - Classic - Firebird. Keep in mind my Classic is a freak with a fat neck 3 pice top and two piece back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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