1 5/8 59 roundback compared to EBMM neck?

[Samhain]

How similar would the 59 roundback with a 1 5/8s nut be to an EBMM neck?

 

[TonyFlyingSquirrel]

How similar would the 59 roundback with a 1 5/8s nut be to an EBMM neck?

You might find some EBMM Axis guitars with something a tad close, but still smaller than the 59.
The Wolfgang is the closest profile to any of the EBMM offerings of the EVH of the early 90's, and perhaps the LUKE.

 

[Samhain]

You’re saying the modern EBMM are thinner than the 59?

 

[TonyFlyingSquirrel]

You’re saying the modern EBMM are thinner than the 59?

Ever so slightly, in my opinion.

 

[Samhain]

Thanks so much for the info!

 

[fdesalvo]

That nut width is key to the feel. If you must go asymmetrical, go Wolfgang. Otherwise the 59 would be nice.

That carve gives me such great leverage on the strings due to position it places my hand, I have to move up one gauge to keep the same feel as my thinner-necked guitars.  Amazing neck profile IMHO.

 

[stratamania]

Which EBMM neck would be more specific.

A 59 1 5/8" Warmoth, is far fuller than any Musicman neck I have played. One of my favorite necks is the Morse model and is nothing like a 59 Warmoth.

 

[fdesalvo]

That’s the truth, Strat. I owned a few EBMMs back in the day. I found the necks to feel like the skinny end of a baseball bat.  Very comfy, but cramped for my ol fingers. Also didn’t like the short frets for any strings over 10ga.

 

[dmraco]

I like the 59 with the 1 5/8 nut.  Just a bit more meat than the standard thin.  Very nice profile and the fingers go not feel scrunched