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Body styles to avoid for 24 fret necks?

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Obviously the V shaped bodies are probably the best for upper fret access, and I know the Velocity is designed for that as well. But are there any body types that would be just too uncomfortable at the higher frets to be worth it?
 
I always say it's a matter of opinion, but I will say that a rear routed Strat or Tele body doesn't necessarily work great for the 24 fret extension. They're just not designed for it, although people do it and love their guitars every day. I could see the Regal body having a bit of the same issue. Maybe the Jazzmaster, too. I think the Soloist body works just fine, and you've already mentioned the Velocity. But again, these are just my personal opinions. YMMV. :)
 
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I always say it's a matter of opinion, but I will say that a rear routed Strat or Tele body doesn't necessarily work great for the 24 fret extension. They're just not designed for it, although people do it and love their guitars every day. I could see the Regal body having a bit of the same issue. Maybe the Jazzmaster, too. I think the Soloist body works just fine, and you've already mentioned the Velocity. But again, these are just my personal opinions. YMMV. :)

If one is willing to deepen the lower bout of the Tele/Strat, it would likely work well, but you're right though, I don't see those platforms without modification as being ideal for a 24 fret setup.

I'd think Soloist, VIP, whatever flavor of V, and even the Jazzmaster would be conducive to 24 frets.
 
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