Warmoth SRV neck contour users ...

[strat.tenor]

This is a two part question for anyone out there who owns, or has extensively played,
a Warmoth neck with the SRV asymmetrical back profile.

• [size=12pt]1) Have you ever played an ESP/LTD Keith/Kurt/Kirk Hammet KH202 guitar?  That is the
  only asymmetrical contour I know.  Since asymmetry by definition involves disorder, I realize
  that how a neck is asymmetrical can vary greatly.  The KH202 neck has the prominent
  bump at the top 45 degree position on the back above the spine/centerline, and then descends
  with remarkable flatness, and a slight angle, until the fretboard.  It's a lot like a "D" neck
  that is wearing a pushup bra.  Can you compare - writing as many words as you can -
  your SRV neck to this KH202 neck?  For example, the 202 neck has a bump at the 45 degree
  position, but no prominent angle or "spine".  The Warmoth site implies (like the Clapton)
  that the SRV has a spine, or triangular pointed contour, at that hump area.  Does the SRV
  neck feel flat below that spine, or more curved?  How curved?  Does it feel flatter than a normal
  symmetrical neck?  The diagram says it is, but do you feel it?
  
  [*][size=12pt]2) Would you be willing to go find the KH202, play around with it, and then
  report back with results, opinions, reflections, contrasts about your SRV neck?
  
  

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I'm a lefty, and finding tons of necks is difficult.  And finding a lefty SRV neck to play is almost
impossible.  These are the reasons for my questions.

Thank you very much for considering this, and reading this post.

 

[rockskate4x]

keith hammet?  :tard: I'm sorry, I shouldn't comment. I've never played the SRV contour.

 

[strat.tenor]

keith hammet? 

Hey, it's not like I said the lead guitarist for The Beatles was
some guy named Ginger Harrison.

 

[bigguspickus]

The 2008 and newer Gibson LP Standard has an asymmetrical neck. You may have better luck finding that in lefty than the SRV Stratocaster, though the LP is a considerably different guitar from the Stevie and Kirk models.

 

[JaySwear]

i believe any version of the wolfgang (peavey, EBMM, new fender models) all have asymmetrical neck contours. i don't know how similar to the SRV they would be, but i always thought my wolfgang's neck was fairly comfortable.

 

[tfarny]

Can't answer your questions, but I have two SRV necks and I played a wolfgang briefly, also I've played Fender SRV sig strat. I think it's a great shape. Very comfy. I have somewhat big hands. Sorry, but I can't really do justice to the level of detail in your question. I also liked the wolfgang, but I like necks a bit thicker than that. Go find an SRV sig strat, it's really pretty close to that.
Realistically, warmoth stuff is a leap of faith. I think it's great, I hope you do to. But if you can't handle the uncertainty, you should get something from guitar center, sorry but its just true.  :icon_thumright:

 

[strat.tenor]

...
Go find an SRV sig strat, it's really pretty close to that. ...

... well, yeah, sure ... except I'm a lefty, and that whole finding a neck game is
drastically different if you're left handed.

 

[NLD09]

...
Go find an SRV sig strat, it's really pretty close to that. ...

... well, yeah, sure ... except I'm a lefty, and that whole finding a neck game is
drastically different if you're left handed.

Just imagine it backwards.  :laughing7: