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Post subject: 2018 contemporary strat vs 2013 affinity strat
Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2019 3:44 pm
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I noticed the HH contemporary strat has a 12" radius compared to my Affinity 9.5 I don't have big hands and I am comfortable with the affinity. Will the neck on the contemporary be too wide for me? I want to upgrade and have a good deal on the HH.


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Post subject: Re: 2018 contemporary strat vs 2013 affinity strat
Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2019 4:46 pm
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Hi PJJB, welcome to the forum.

Well this is the Telecaster group not the Stratocaster group.

To answer your question the fretboard radius refers to the curvature of the fretboard not its width so a 12" board will be a bit flatter than a 9.5".

I hope that helps.

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Post subject: Re: 2018 contemporary strat vs 2013 affinity strat
Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2019 3:56 am
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It depends on how you play. If you use your thumb to fret notes a tighter radius can make it easier if you don't have Hendrix size hands. There are other factors though such as width and profile.

I have various radii necks and while it doesn't make a dramatic difference I find different techniques easier on different necks. 9½" is a good average and wont hamper anything.

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