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Re: Why should, or shouldn't I put a scalloped neck on a strat
Well, isn't that really a question only you can answer? If you want to use the technique that that sort of neck benefits, then of course. But then, if not, then why bother?
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Re: Why should, or shouldn't I put a scalloped neck on a strat
Originally posted by Demanic View PostWell, isn't that really a question only you can answer? If you want to use the technique that that sort of neck benefits, then of course. But then, if not, then why bother?
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Re: Why should, or shouldn't I put a scalloped neck on a strat
Well, I like them, as I have one on my favorite Music Man. I'd suggest to try one first, somehow. Bends and vibrato are way easier, and you wind up developing a much lighter left hand. For some, that is hard to overcome.Administrator of the SDUGF
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Re: Why should, or shouldn't I put a scalloped neck on a strat
Originally posted by Mincer View PostWell, I like them, as I have one on my favorite Music Man. I'd suggest to try one first, somehow. Bends and vibrato are way easier, and you wind up developing a much lighter left hand. For some, that is hard to overcome.Last edited by solspirit; 05-18-2020, 10:13 AM.
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Re: Why should, or shouldn't I put a scalloped neck on a strat
Originally posted by solspirit View PostHmmm. Wow... This right here is why I think I'd like it. My fret hand is almost too light sometimes and when I bend and tremolo, I press down too hard and dig the fretboard.Administrator of the SDUGF
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Re: Why should, or shouldn't I put a scalloped neck on a strat
i always wanted a scalloped fretboard until i actually tried one...it did not mesh with my style at all! i will say the deep scalloped yngwie fretboard and I do not get along, although the shallower ritchie blackmore neck was a little more fun to play on. it's just a different feel that you gotta try to see if it's for you.Quality riffs in about a minute...
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Re: Why should, or shouldn't I put a scalloped neck on a strat
I played an Yngwei strat some years ago - I pulled everything sharp and I could feel the strings under my fingertips like never before. That's when I learned how heavy-handed I play. I'm not sure that's something I would have appreciated without playing one first, but it didn't take me long to realize that scalloped boards were not for me.Duncan Pickups in currently in use: '59 (rewound to PATB-3)/'59, Custom/AP2H, Tapped QP set for Tele, Crazy 8/Cool Rails, Screamin' Demon/Stra-Bro 90, Custom 5/Phat Cat, SP90-1/SP90-2, SMB-5D
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Re: Why should, or shouldn't I put a scalloped neck on a strat
I have played one a couple of times. First, I have some serious heavy hands when playing. That said -it is like anything else. Do it a little and you will adapt, unless you choke at the first 5 minutes.
remember - once upon a time you didn't play at all. You adapted.
Then you learned bar chords. You adapted
The you switched from Gibson to fender scale, or vice versa.
Then you learned 3 note per scale modes.
Then Whammy bar
Stop acting like it is the Apocalypse Fretboard of ruination.Originally posted by Bad City
He's got the crowd on his side and the blue jean lights in his eyes...
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Re: Why should, or shouldn't I put a scalloped neck on a strat
Originally posted by Aceman View PostI have played one a couple of times. First, I have some serious heavy hands when playing. That said -it is like anything else. Do it a little and you will adapt, unless you choke at the first 5 minutes.
remember - once upon a time you didn't play at all. You adapted.
Then you learned bar chords. You adapted
The you switched from Gibson to fender scale, or vice versa.
Then you learned 3 note per scale modes.
Then Whammy bar
Stop acting like it is the Apocalypse Fretboard of ruination.
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Re: Why should, or shouldn't I put a scalloped neck on a strat
Originally posted by cyberkitten View PostI'll have to adopt this as some kind of motto. I have barely mastered regular frets let alone scalloped. They just look weird and scary to me! One day though...Originally posted by Bad City
He's got the crowd on his side and the blue jean lights in his eyes...
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Re: Why should, or shouldn't I put a scalloped neck on a strat
Originally posted by dotsdad View PostYeah, if you are heavy-handed you will bend everything sharp.Originally posted by Bad City
He's got the crowd on his side and the blue jean lights in his eyes...
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Re: Why should, or shouldn't I put a scalloped neck on a strat
I'd say its one of those 'why not' scenarios.
If you're actually trying to be a more complete guitarist (which everybody should be doing), then using/adapting to new things should be the #1 thing to do.
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