The Widdley diddleys, soloist vs vip vs carved top soloist

[Archie Macfarlane]

Hey what has the best fret acess out of the vip, carved top soloist and flat top soloist?

Is there actually no diference between the two soloist variants or not?

And which bodies excluding the three would you recommend with this in mind that tend to be a reasonable weight and not neck dive?

Thanks

 

[Cagey]

I've had or have all these...

For access, the carved top Soloist slightly edges out the flat top, which edges out the VIP. Not whole lotta difference, but it's there.

A good alternative might be the carved top Velocity. Good access, but smaller/lighter overall as well making it comfy to play.

 

[fdesalvo]

Not on your list, but don't overlook the Velocity for insane upper fret access.