Why should, or shouldn't I put a scalloped neck on a strat

[Mincer]

Re: Why should, or shouldn't I put a scalloped neck on a strat

I think anyone can learn to use one well. Your ear will tell you if you are out of tune, and the pain will let you know if you are pressing too hard.

[dystrust]

Re: Why should, or shouldn't I put a scalloped neck on a strat

I've played a few scalloped necks, and they're not for me.

[beaubrummels]

Re: Why should, or shouldn't I put a scalloped neck on a strat

Why should I? Because you want to try it.

Why shouldn’t I? Because then it’s not a traditional strat and/or you might get mistaken for Yngwie

[solspirit]

Re: Why should, or shouldn't I put a scalloped neck on a strat

I'm going to do it .

.. I found a super cheap neck with good reviews from the Wang corporation.

[GuitarStv]

Re: Why should, or shouldn't I put a scalloped neck on a strat

I really like jumbo frets, and have always been intrigued by scalloped necks. The few that I've tried have felt very different though, it's a little offputting never feeling anything under your fingers. Sure you would get used to it though.

[Mincer]

Re: Why should, or shouldn't I put a scalloped neck on a strat

BTW, I got into playing a scalloped neck from John McLaughlin, not Yngwie.

[ErikH]

Re: Why should, or shouldn't I put a scalloped neck on a strat

I tried a scalloped neck before. It was on a Yngwie Strat. I had to really lighten my touch to the point where I couldn't play comfortably. I'm a hard player and like to dig in. After I played that Strat I picked up a SRV model and felt right at home. Same with the Jeff Beck. Those two Strats I would love to have. One is vintage specs and one is modern. IMO, the best of both worlds.

[beaubrummels]

Re: Why should, or shouldn't I put a scalloped neck on a strat

BTW, I got into playing a scalloped neck from John McLaughlin, not Yngwie.

Hmm... can’t picture our buddy Sol getting mistaken for John McLaughlin, tho.

[solspirit]

Re: Why should, or shouldn't I put a scalloped neck on a strat

Hmm... can’t picture our buddy Sol getting mistaken for John McLaughlin, tho.

.... Or Yngwie

[Sirion]

Re: Why should, or shouldn't I put a scalloped neck on a strat

Go for it. I have one, and I love it. It kind of feels like jumbo frets, just more of it. Bending and vibrato becomes a lot easier to control, and I would go so far as to suggest that a scalloped neck might help you work on these.

[Larioso]

Re: Why should, or shouldn't I put a scalloped neck on a strat

Blackmore signature Strat with scalloped neck

https://shop.fender.com/en-SE/electric-guitars/stratocaster/ritchie-blackmore-stratocaster/0139010305.html

[Mincer]

Re: Why should, or shouldn't I put a scalloped neck on a strat

Remember, the Blackmore scallops are different than the full Yngwie ones...sort of a Nike swoosh than a half-pipe. The effect is basically the same. John McLaughlin used very deep scallops on his electrics and his Shakti acoustic guitar to simulate the Indian veena.

[Aceman]

Re: Why should, or shouldn't I put a scalloped neck on a strat

Jumbo frets are a gateway to scallops.

[Mincer]

Re: Why should, or shouldn't I put a scalloped neck on a strat

Jumbo frets are a gateway to scallops.

It seems so on the surface, but most people who try my guitar (it has pretty deep ones) that are used to jumbo frets are freaked out at first, but then fall in love with them.