What guitars have thick necks?

What Are the Best Guitars with Thick Necks?

• Jackson Pro Series Dinky DK Modern Ash HT6.
• Jackson USA Signature Phil Collen PC-1.
• Schecter C-7 FR-S Silver Mountain Guitar.
• Schecter Hellraiser C1 Electric Guitar.
• LTD Viper 400.
• Epiphone Sheraton II Pro.
• Gibson SG Faded Special.
• Fender Clapton Strat.

How thick should guitar neck be?

There are three basic groupings in terms of thicknesses: Thin: any neck with a 17-19mm thickness at the nut. Medium: any neck with a 20-22mm thickness at the nut. Thick: any neck with a 23mm+ thickness at the nut.

Why do some guitars have wider necks?

Firstly, classical guitars use nylon strings instead of steel strings. Nylon strings produce a softer, more mellow sound. They also vibrate a lot more than steel strings. This means that they need more space between them and so the neck is wider to accommodate the increased string spacing.

How thick is a Les Paul neck?

Strat vs Les Paul Neck The neck width at the nut of a typical Les Paul is 1.695 inches (43mm).

What is a modern D neck?

“Modern D” Neck Profile with Ultra-Rolled Fingerboard Edges “The American Ultra Stratocaster features a new, unique ‘Modern D’ neck profile with Ultra rolled fingerboard edges for hours of playing comfort, and the tapered neck heel allows easy access to the highest register.”

How thick is a Stratocaster neck?

Most everyone makes neck pockets that are 5/8″ or . 625″ deep except Fender. They have made them in various depths and current Strats are not . 625″ deep.

Are wider neck guitars easier to play?

Wide-neck guitars can be easier to play depending on your circumstance and the style you want to play. There are some benefits to a wide-neck guitar if you have larger hands and thicker fingers. Overall, the difference is quite negligible for beginners and best discovered through experience with that instrument.

Does a Les Paul have a wide-neck?

Strat vs Les Paul Neck The neck width at the nut of a typical Les Paul is 1.695 inches (43mm). The neck width at the nut of a typical Strat is 1.650 inches (42mm). As you can see, there is barely any difference in neck width at the nut when comparing a Les Paul and a Strat.

Why are electric guitar necks so thin?

Early electric guitar necks were essentially indistinguishable from acoustic guitar necks, but necks changed as playing styles changed. String bending, for example, is much easier with with a thinner neck. Most electric guitar necks are designed to facilitate string bending.

Is a thick neck guitar slower than a thin neck guitar?

Not true. Thin neck guitars have wider necks to make up for the lack of wood in the thickness. Wider necks mean that the spring spacing will be farther apart. And thick neck guitars aren’t slower. I play much faster on my thick necked Gibson then my thin neck Ibanez.

What is the average depth of a guitar neck?

Depth The depth, or thickness of your guitar’s neck, is the distance from front to back. For example, classic Fenders from the 1950s (such as the Strat) tend to be 0.870 inches thick at the first fret and 0.980 inches at the 12th fret. In the 1960s, these measurements decreased slightly to 0.820 inches and 0.960 inches.

Do all guitar necks come in different shapes?

Some shapes, however, are still only widely available by request. The neck shape you choose may also depend on the type of music you like to play as well as your size. If your hand is too small to grasp a huge guitar neck, you may not be able to create the sound you hope.

What are the pros and cons of a U-shaped guitar neck?

This feature is excellent for customization because players can choose their thickness preference. People also love thick necks because they feel sturdier and are less prone to warping over time, due to excessive heat or cold. One of the downsides to a u-shape neck is that players with small hands may struggle.