Melbourne luthier Joseph Price drops into the studio to explain how to choose the right guitar neck shape to suit your playing style. Joseph Price: / soxymusic-120181894668529
This is the best video I have seen on this - to the point with illustrations and what type of player style may be better suited for this or that. Like it, WAS HELPFUL. Thumbs up!
Yeah. I buy custom guitar made for me with D-shape neck.22.3mm first fret 24mm 12fret. Maybe future slimming down 21-23mm if my hands get tired. I like the shape. Radius is important too mine12".
Great video, very helpful! I started out with an SG that (as far as I can tell from memory) had a slim taper D shape neck, went to a Thinline Tele with a C shape neck and now I'm thinking about switching back because it feels slow to me. Thanks for all the info!
I got large hands with long fingers and this has been an issue since i started. Does fender or gibson make any necks that are 1 and 3/4 wide or better at the nut? And do they still make any wide D shape models?
The older I get, the more important the neck profile, scale length & nut width. I didn't see a word about a modified low oval (Martin acoustic) or an asymmetrical neck (like on a Martin Modern Deluxe or some Lowden guitars). Thanks
Would you say the less the palm of your hand moves when shifting cowboy chords the better the fit? I had a true vintage gibson advanced jumbo and that was a thick set neck and similar to a martin authentic d28 also that I loved at the cowboy end...the taper maybe too wide up the neck. However I own a standard d28 08...I play fine but if i dont play it every day as long i find i have to be more precise with placing me fingers.
Great job Mr Price. Excellent and most understandable description of guitar necks. I do not like the Gibson 60's slim taper (D) neck, or any neck (Epi) that resembles it. I'm a C man. I have an SG I bought new in 2016. It's wasting away along with it's slim taper D neck in a HSC under my bed. I just can't play it. I do like the necks of my Tele and Gretsch.
MindTravler there's no rules reallly you just need to play lots of different necks and work out what suits you best. A medium C with 6105 frets is my personal fave. I hope that helps:) Matt
I like a D shape being a learner player in the 80s, I never liked a Gibson neck (feels like a baseball bat), but I can handle a strat, recently I got to play a Gibson made in the late 80s or early 90s that had a neck which I was told was created to bring some 80s shredders onto Gibson guitars, i cant remember but I think it was the classic Series? Do you know anything about this?
What’s the deal with ESP’s “U” shaped necks? Is that basically a modified D or is it essentially the same as a D? What about PRS’ pattern necks? Wish ya would’ve gone more in depth but as a general overview it’s a good video.
what if i like to place my thumb like on a "D" shape but i some times need to reach the top string with my thumb? i currently can't reach it its feels too big
Really enjoying yr podcasts, Matt! Would have been nice if this luthier treated my guitar's neck and business with the same respect as these pieces of wood!
Ross MacIntyre for someone who i found on the Internet, claimed he was a perfectionist, charged me nearly the price of a guitar for the work (which two other luthiers and a Guitar manufacturer said was 'excessive') and then refused to fix a blemish he should have found says alot about his 'perfectionism' and ethics. It was also a vintage piece of gear, not something bought from Allens Billy Hyde. And its not like the work was 'guaranteed' either! I will never use this bloke again no matter how 'boss' you think he is. I'm just sharing my experience because this is obviously a 'boutique' forum, the work wasn't bad, the ethics were. I learned my lesson.
The V shape was originally produced by 'shaving off' some of the shoulders on the fatter, traditional U necks. Compared to the U neck, the V did offer some extra access, but eventually, the way that guitar necks were constructed improved to the point where the U shape became a C shape instead, and the thinner wood could support the tension. Once this was done, the V neck largely became obsolete. It's like the Minidisc of guitar necks.
@@jackrjude Look at the profile and see how it matches up with the picture shown. Also, most companies stick with a profile. It’s not like it depends what kind of day the luthier is having m. .’
Very basic. He doesn't describe the difference between an old Les Paul neck and a Fender C shape or a Gibson 'slim taper' neck but these are very common.
Hey there yes I agree the video is meant to be an introduction to neck shapes and not a definitive video on the subject. Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Cheers Matt.
He can't describe everything, It's the basics. To me, the Gibson 60's slim taper (D) neck, which seems to be everywhere, sucks. Personally, I like the C.
Yep. I should have. However I was trying to kee it concise and not be confusing, not many players love a U shaped Tele neck. I do. But I can’t play fast!
This is the best video I have seen on this - to the point with illustrations and what type of player style may be better suited for this or that. Like it, WAS HELPFUL. Thumbs up!
Thanks man. Appreciate that.
Most informal video about neck shapes on UA-cam.
He had a really great way of describing neck shapes
Thanks John
Thanks. A great introduction.
I'm not a shredder but it's good to find the reason why I love the D shape neck. It's because I started playing on classical and acoustic guitar
Yeah. I buy custom guitar made for me with D-shape neck.22.3mm first fret 24mm 12fret.
Maybe future slimming down 21-23mm if my hands get tired.
I like the shape. Radius is important too mine12".
Very informative, and the illustrations were quite helpful -- thanks!
Great video, very helpful! I started out with an SG that (as far as I can tell from memory) had a slim taper D shape neck, went to a Thinline Tele with a C shape neck and now I'm thinking about switching back because it feels slow to me. Thanks for all the info!
So helpful and clearly explained. Thanks
Great video
Yay! Great stuff. Soxy is such a top guy! Love your work Joseph. Also just found this channel. Fantastic, thank ✌🌻
Thanks so much Jay!
Great explanation, thanks for this!
Thank you Joseph
Out standing explanation!!
Thanks Man!
Well, I had no idea there were so many different options and the importance of getting the right shape.
Actually there is much more than that.
Very good information. Very well explained. Great video!
Thanks Ronnie
Thank you! This is very helpful, as I am about to buy a replacement neck.
Welcome Man
very good thanks
Thanks very helpful!🙏🏻
Thanks, I like the video very much.
Thanks Bob
Excellent video :)
Thanks Rick
I got large hands with long fingers and this has been an issue since i started. Does fender or gibson make any necks that are 1 and 3/4 wide or better at the nut? And do they still make any wide D shape models?
I really enjoy these talks! Thank you for your contenent!!
The older I get, the more important the neck profile, scale length & nut width. I didn't see a word about a modified low oval (Martin acoustic) or an asymmetrical neck (like on a Martin Modern Deluxe or some Lowden guitars). Thanks
Would you say the less the palm of your hand moves when shifting cowboy chords the better the fit? I had a true vintage gibson advanced jumbo and that was a thick set neck and similar to a martin authentic d28 also that I loved at the cowboy end...the taper maybe too wide up the neck. However I own a standard d28 08...I play fine but if i dont play it every day as long i find i have to be more precise with placing me fingers.
Great job Mr Price. Excellent and most understandable description of guitar necks. I do not like the Gibson 60's slim taper (D) neck, or any neck (Epi) that resembles it. I'm a C man. I have an SG I bought new in 2016. It's wasting away along with it's slim taper D neck in a HSC under my bed. I just can't play it. I do like the necks of my Tele and Gretsch.
Thanks Joey
I had a MIDI Les Paul.....The neck felt like a Cadillac. I always wondered what kind of neck it was. Was it a "D" neck?
thank you
My pleasure Mark - thanks for watching!
MindTravler there's no rules reallly you just need to play lots of different necks and work out what suits you best. A medium C with 6105 frets is my personal fave. I hope that helps:) Matt
Great vid. Im definitely a D shape.
I like a D shape being a learner player in the 80s, I never liked a Gibson neck (feels like a baseball bat), but I can handle a strat, recently I got to play a Gibson made in the late 80s or early 90s that had a neck which I was told was created to bring some 80s shredders onto Gibson guitars, i cant remember but I think it was the classic Series? Do you know anything about this?
Sorry Mat I don't know anything about those guitars sorry. Hopefully somebody else does. Cheers Matt.
What’s the deal with ESP’s “U” shaped necks? Is that basically a modified D or is it essentially the same as a D? What about PRS’ pattern necks? Wish ya would’ve gone more in depth but as a general overview it’s a good video.
You comment on all the videos on the internet mate haha
My favourite neck shape is the Rickenbacker 4003.
Well there's a subject for a whole other video - bass necks. Nice choice! Matt.
what if i like to place my thumb like on a "D" shape but i some times need to reach the top string with my thumb? i currently can't reach it its feels too big
Fender makes a C-D shaped neck that morphs from C at the headstock to a D shape at the heel. Perfect combo.
I go for D shape neck ,!!!!
Do they make 3 side by side necks for FENDER or Squires?
Really enjoying yr podcasts, Matt! Would have been nice if this luthier treated my guitar's neck and business with the same respect as these pieces of wood!
I'm sorry to hear that you didn't have a good experience. Thanks for watching cheers Matt.
Ross MacIntyre for someone who i found on the Internet, claimed he was a perfectionist, charged me nearly the price of a guitar for the work (which two other luthiers and a Guitar manufacturer said was 'excessive') and then refused to fix a blemish he should have found says alot about his 'perfectionism' and ethics. It was also a vintage piece of gear, not something bought from Allens Billy Hyde. And its not like the work was 'guaranteed' either! I will never use this bloke again no matter how 'boss' you think he is. I'm just sharing my experience because this is obviously a 'boutique' forum, the work wasn't bad, the ethics were. I learned my lesson.
So what's the purpose of V shaped necks? Any benefits over the other shapes? I could imagine it may be good for bending on the lower frets.
The V shape was originally produced by 'shaving off' some of the shoulders on the fatter, traditional U necks. Compared to the U neck, the V did offer some extra access, but eventually, the way that guitar necks were constructed improved to the point where the U shape became a C shape instead, and the thinner wood could support the tension. Once this was done, the V neck largely became obsolete. It's like the Minidisc of guitar necks.
Like Andi. Said. It’s largely a relic of days when guitars didn’t have adjustable truss rods
Is the wizard III neck shape from Ibanez RG series a D shape neck as well?
Hi. Technically yes it is - and it is very thin so the neck shape is closer to a classical guitar shape D than a strat.
How about U shaped?
Good video, thx. What about the u shape???
I was thinking the same...
I have no idea what my neck shape is, anything about finding out what it is?
That is what Im trying to figure out
@@jackrjude Look at the profile and see how it matches up with the picture shown. Also, most companies stick with a profile. It’s not like it depends what kind of day the luthier is having m.
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So I dont have big hands, what neck shape should I be looking at?
I’d recommend a medium C neck with a narrow Nut width. Ernie ball make a lot of these necks and they are a good starting point to try
Very basic. He doesn't describe the difference between an old Les Paul neck and a Fender C shape or a Gibson 'slim taper' neck but these are very common.
Hey there yes I agree the video is meant to be an introduction to neck shapes and not a definitive video on the subject. Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Cheers Matt.
He can't describe everything, It's the basics. To me, the Gibson 60's slim taper (D) neck, which seems to be everywhere, sucks. Personally, I like the C.
This guy didn't even mention the U shape neck which is what Fender actually started with
Yep. I should have. However I was trying to kee it concise and not be confusing, not many players love a U shaped Tele neck. I do. But I can’t play fast!
So in other words, don't put your thumb on the D
Hahaha
D shape it is
Any neck but a V neck....