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Post subject: Fingerboard radius
Posted: Thu Nov 21, 2013 6:06 pm
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Can anyone tell me how does the neck radius works does the lower number mean the neck will feel faster or does the higher number feel faster


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Post subject: Re: Fingerboard radius
Posted: Thu Nov 21, 2013 6:14 pm
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Hi frankprs,

The lower numbers mean a more curved fretboard (from side to side), while the higher numbers mean a flatter fret board. The terms "faster" or "slower" would probably pertain more to the rear of the neck, and maybe also how slim it is.

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Post subject: Re: Fingerboard radius
Posted: Thu Nov 21, 2013 7:08 pm
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This also provides a little more detail on the subject..http://www.warmoth.com/Guitar/Necks/Radius.aspx

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Post subject: Re: Fingerboard radius
Posted: Fri Nov 22, 2013 8:35 am
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Guitars are only as versatile as the player but the radius can help point you in the right direction. For strumming chords and riffs, lower radius fretboards have always been a popular choice. Many players love a smaller, rounder radius for rhythm playing because it comfortably matches the curve of your hand, especially for bar chords.

A 50’s Telecaster is a good example of a guitar that’s ideal for “cowboy chords” because of its very round 7 ¼” radius (along with its twangy tone of course!) That’s not to say there aren’t plenty of blues legends pulling majors bends of a 50’s Tele. Setting the correct saddle height is very important on this type of guitar. Let’s thank Leo for designing a bridge with height adjustable saddles because a tune-o-matic style with this radius would compromise your playing. That being said, a flatter 12” radius Les Paul can manage with their predetermined saddle arc two adjustment posts.

An easy saying regarding radius is, flatter=faster. When the strings are at an even height, you can move your fingers faster across them and also perform bends efficiently without less fretting out.

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Posted: Fri Nov 22, 2013 1:22 pm
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