Neck shape definitions, what are some thinner ones?

[scott kurt]

Hi there! When it comes to neck shapes & their definitions......is there a guide anywhere? Round C, Modified V, Slim taper, etc.

Basically I don't like thick necks and if someone could tell me some names of the thinner ones for Gibson acoustics that would be great! I'm good with nut width of 1 & 3/4 or 1.72 etc but I don't like the thicker, chunkier necks. Any help is appreciated!

[Dave F]

reference this older thread

 

[Leonard McCoy]

To boil it down for you, with those preferences, just avoid the 50s and early 50s style necks and you'll be fine, and go for an asymmetrical neck if you suffer from anything like carpal tunnel syndrome.

Edited December 27, 2020 by Leonard McCoy

[Dave F]

I recently bought one of the Custom Shop SJ's that has what they call a C shape. Very comfortable.

[Fidalgo]

You will want to stay away from the Historic Thick V and the Luthier's Choice profiles as they are full carve necks. The Slim Taper , like the J15 spec, is very thin. The Medium C is also not very full. The Round profile can be thick or average. It seems to be a little less consistent. The Round profile on the J35 Reissue doesn't seem very thick, but the  Round  neck on J35 Vintage Collector's Edition is a true  handful. 

Edited December 28, 2020 by Fidalgo