POLL Your favourite neck contour

[cooler23]

Hi. I wonder what is the most popular neck shape among the Warmoth players...

 

[GoDrex]

I've only tried standard thin - but I'm sure I'd like some other kind. I just went with that because it was a safe bet. I like to try the SRV or Wolfgang - maybe even Boat. I feel like I would like those.

 

[dbw]

I only have standard thin.  I wanted to try a '59 roundback for my LP but I saw a showcase piece that was otherwise perfect so I got another standard thin.

 

[hannaugh]

I wish you could get the Wolfgang neck contour on the conversion scale necks.  I like the feel of an asymetrical neck, but my hands are small and I would only order the shorter scale.

 

[tfarny]

I've had everything but wizard, boat and fat (my name is Tim and I'm a warmaholic....) - there's no best one, it's totally a personal choice. My faves are SRV or 59. Wolfgang was really nice too but I didn't own that very long. I also wish they had the full range of options in 24.75 scale.

 

[mayfly]

Right now I'm on the search for something larger than standard thin.  I've got a boatneck on order - I'll let everyone know how it goes.

 

[Jon]

I went with standard thin on my build, but I really wish I could have gotten a 59, but the one I got just looked too good to pass up.  I've tried the 59 before and absolutely loved it.

 

[callaway]

I have medium-large hands. Well, my fingers are probably on the skinny side and my hand is about large in length. On my custom guitar I made with a friend, we did an SRV type contour, but it's probably about the thickness of the 59. It goes to nearly an inch thick at the 12th. I just ordered my first Warmoth neck for my Thinline project, and it'll be a 59.

 

[rounce55]

has anyone played a wizard neck? is it too thing??

 

[freedverse1152]

I have an ibanez rg570 which I don't play a great deal (intonated for C#), but the neck is nice. A lot of people say that once you play a wizard you never go back. It doesn't feel too thin. Matter of taste really. I imagine for people with small hands, it might make a really big difference in playing comfort. 

 

[GoDrex]

My Parker p-42 has a neck that is thinner than a Warmoth standard thin. I like it. But I think the standard thin is a bit more comfortable. I also own a strat which feels exactly like the standard thin. If I get another Warmoth I'm tempted to go fatter. I have Ovation that has a pretty fat neck and it's very comfortable. I honestly am not picky about millimeters. I played for many years on a neck that had a very flat feeling D or U shape - not sure, but it wasn't as curved as my new necks. I adapted very quickly to the C shape.

 

[callaway]

I had a Parker Fly Classic for several years. The neck was way too thin for me. Apparently they do make fatter necks, but they are very rare. This one was noticeably thinner than a standard Strat. If you have average hands or larger and have ever cramped up or gotten really sore in your hand after playing for a bit, then you need a larger neck.

 

[hannaugh]

The only time my hand cramps up after playing is if I'm playing punk or something that requires a lot of barre chords that I have to switch to and from really quickly.  That's only occasionally though, and I don't think it has much to do with the neck. 

The thing I really hate is when I have to play something where one finger is on the 7th fret, and another finger is on the 3rd... It just doesn't happen, at least not easily or comfortably. 

 

[callaway]

The only time my hand cramps up after playing is if I'm playing punk or something that requires a lot of barre chords that I have to switch to and from really quickly.   That's only occasionally though, and I don't think it has much to do with the neck. 

The thing I really hate is when I have to play something where one finger is on the 7th fret, and another finger is on the 3rd... It just doesn't happen, at least not easily or comfortably. 

You might be surprised what a thicker neck would do for you playing lots of barre chords. It lets your hand loosen up a bit, not grip so tight, and generally being in a more natural position. It really does a lot to prevent soreness! Going from my old Parker Fly (now sold) to my Standard Strat to a homemade guitar with thicker SRV-style neck, there is a definite difference in fatigue when chording.

 

[rounce55]

So would you guys recommend standard thin over Wizard?

 

[Mor Paul]

What you really need to do is go to a Guitar Center or similar place and try out different necks.

 

[exalted]

What you really need to do is go to a Guitar Center or similar place and try out different necks.

I went to GC and asked them if they had any guitars with a '59 roundback. The salesperson said "Yeah, we have one!" and promptly spent 15 minutes looking for it to no avail.  :dontknow:

I just went with the standard thin, but I kind of wish I hadn't.

 

[Mor Paul]

If someone can dig up the different guitars each neckback goes with, it might be easier to find the guitar yourself. A lot of people here take a chance, though.

 

[callaway]

So would you guys recommend standard thin over Wizard?

Well, it all depends on your hand. But if you've ever wondered if maybe your neck was too thin, I'd definitely say to try something bigger. You might be surprised. Having said that, I think many people would find a larger neck more comfortable for chording. For lead work, it really depends on your hand size and what you're used to. But if you've ever gotten soreness or cramping in the back of your hand, I think it might be advantageous to try a larger neck.

But I recommend going and trying a bunch of different guitars at a decent shop. Of course you won't have any direct comparison to Warmoth's shapes, but you should be able to pick up a modern Strat and use that as your reference for bigger, smaller, rounder, flatter, etc.

 

[exalted]

Yeah, that probably would have helped. Well, maybe if I really feel like I need the 59, I can sell my neck. It's rosewood and I bought it before the price jump, so hopefully my losses wouldn't be too significant...if at all.