Gibson CS Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 i like the SUPER slim 60s necks i have a studio and the bigger neck hurts my thumbs when i play it what about you guys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichCI Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 No idea. I have an LP, an SG Junior, a couple of Strats and a Tele and, while they all feel different, I can't say I prefer one over the other as there are too many other factors at play. However, I do really like the neck on my 57 RI Strat a lot; it's very comfortable; the LP is really good too but more rounded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T50 Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 I used to prefer thinned neck on my LP Classic but after playing with my SG Std. and LP Custom, I like the thicker neck as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epinder Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 To RichCI: I had to laugh when I read your response. I too, have a '57 RI Strat along w/a '62 RI Strat. I just can't get comfortable on the '57 but my '62 RI is my favorite strat. As for LP's I have a '57 RI Goldtop that I love the neck and I also have a '90's Standard w/a '60s neck that I'm never been comfortable playing. Different strokes for ........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichCI Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 I've never tried a 62 RI but perhaps what you don't like about the 57 is the maple fretboard; it seems players either like them or they don't and there isn't much in between. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Martin Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 I play my guitar at my knees, so the thinner, the better. But I can deal with whatever. It wouldn't deter me from buying a guitar with a thicker neck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Jackson USA has the most comfortable neck I've ever played . What ever it is that my firebird has is a close second . But, no two people have the same hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spot Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 The Baseball bat style '57 VOS Goldtop I tried was way too Chunky for me...I like the '60's style slim taper over the '50's offered on recent LP's, although, to be honest, there isn't a huge difference between the two.. For me it's the nut width that is more important measurement. Some of those '70's 335 & 355's I've played have a super small nut, and are really hard to play.... :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibson CS Posted April 7, 2008 Author Share Posted April 7, 2008 I play my guitar at my knees' date=' so the thinner, the better. quote'] exactly, my strap cant go any lower damn you jimmy page for starting the low slung guitar trend Jackson USA has the most comfortable neck I've ever played quote] thats what i love about my les paul standard the neck is very jacksonesqe, one of my friends has a prefender jackson V and my lester has the SAME neck shape its sooooooooooo awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibson CS Posted April 7, 2008 Author Share Posted April 7, 2008 -ian, i am the same way, my strap cant go any lower, haha damn jimmy page for starting the low slung guitar trend - and AXE, thats what i love about my les paul the neck is very comprible to my friend's pre-fender jackson V nice and slim, with a flattness to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 I like thick necks, but don't have a true preference. At times, I'll play an SG just for the thinner neck. My Custom has a nice thick neck. Not exactly baseball bat thick, like a R7 or R8, but much, much thicker than a 50s profile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibson CS Posted April 7, 2008 Author Share Posted April 7, 2008 i think if i was to try and make a living in a albert king, or peter green tribute band, i would prob go for the thicker necks but unless i stop playing "blues-rock-shred" i think that the 60s neck is the one for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaresz Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 I've been finding that the 60's neck is a better fit for me, but I have a smaller hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Martin Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 -ian' date=' i am the same way, my strap cant go any lower, hahadamn jimmy page for starting the low slung guitar trend [/quote'] I always find it hilarious that whenever someone tries to play one of my guitars, they physically CANNOT because of how low I sling 'em. It keeps people from wanting to play them! In my defense, I think I just have long arms or something. I learned to play guitar that low, which is difficult to do, and anything at "normal" height or even sitting down feels awkward to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChanMan Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 My LP has the '60s slim neck. It isn't uncomfortable by any means, but it isn't "quite as" comfortable as the V neck on my Elite Strat. It's all good tho... it is exponentially faster than the Strat. I've played the 50's neck, too... they feel good as well, but for my hands the thicker necks=slower action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LT ED Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 60 s neck on a les paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoConMan Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 60 Slim Taper for me. Started out on Fenders years ago. Had a couple Les Pauls with the bigger neck and never liked them. It's not as big a deal to me anymore, I have a couple guitars with fatter necks and I do just fine. Slim Taper is still my preference, even with big hands. Almost all my Gibsons have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergod Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 50s neck... the 60s i find a little small for my taste, and dont get me started on ibanez wizard necks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FennRx Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 50s neck on my LP Std Faded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibson CS Posted April 7, 2008 Author Share Posted April 7, 2008 I always find it hilarious that whenever someone tries to play one of my guitars' date=' they physically CANNOT because of how low I sling 'em. It keeps people from wanting to play them! In my defense, I think I just have long arms or something. I learned to play guitar that low, which is difficult to do, and anything at "normal" height or even sitting down feels awkward to me.[/quote'] one day i was playing my guitar in McDonalds with my little battery powered amp and i just decided to play it as low as it could go been scorin chicks ever since Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibson CS Posted April 7, 2008 Author Share Posted April 7, 2008 oh and by the way i dont think it has anything to do with arms since ive played lower ivfe never had elbow problems ( i used to get tired elbows or something from playing my back is always fresh, my shoulders dont hurt i really think it has more to do with shoulders then arms as why people play the heights they choose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GKingN Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 I love the nice and thick, round necks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibson CS Posted April 7, 2008 Author Share Posted April 7, 2008 60's slim...Yaaaa baby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesPaul6666 Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 '60's and "70's slim necks. The slimmer the better. If they're slim '70's in 3 piece maple on a Les Paul, even better still! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sycephant Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 50's fat for me. I actually have smaller hands but I find the 50's necks feel a lot better with more to grip. I just got a compound radius ebony neck for my strat and it's awesome. It seem thicker than most strat necks. My buddy has a V neck on his and it's WAY too thin for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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