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Post subject: V necks
Posted: Mon Jul 03, 2017 5:09 am
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Hi All. I'm considering buying an AM '56 strat but it's quite difficult to demo one given very limited availability. I'm going for the 56 over the 59 or the 65 because I like the feel of a V neck vs my current AS 2006 which has quite a slim C neck. My main reference point for V necks is my friends Clapton strat which I personally find super comfortable. Does anyone have direct experience of the current '56 strat? Is the neck significantly chunkier the one on the Clapton? I would have thought that the smaller radius would make it feel a little more manageable. I have a medium/large sized hand btw. Thanks for your help!


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Post subject: Re: V necks
Posted: Tue Jul 11, 2017 8:00 am
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The neck on the Am Vintage '56 is definitely chunkier than the Clapton. The other difference is the 7.25" radius. I really like the neck on the '56 but it will feel different than the Clapton.


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Post subject: Re: V necks
Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2017 3:03 am
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You can't get a second hand EC? That way you will be sure the neck is the shape you want.

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Post subject: Re: V necks
Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2017 12:07 pm
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In general, chunkier necks are a benefit if you use thumb fretting, and V necks a benefit for bending and half-barres. V necks become a liability if you do classic style with the tip of the thumb at the back of the fretboard.

For me and my gorilla hands, I thumb fret quite a bit on both E and A strings, and brace with the base of the thumb. So a Louisville Slugger or asymmetric V neck works better than either a flat wizard or a sharp V. But I'm not you.

It all depends on your style of play, and you should really try it out. Just a small difference in the neck can make for a big difference in how tiring it is to play.
Try before you buy.


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