I have pretty big hands, so narrow nut width and shallow profiles are both a no-go; I'm fine with either 1 11/16 or the vintage Fender 1.650". For a backshape, I like either a C or soft V on the thicker side, around .900" to 1" at the first fret is great. In terms of straight radii I can't stand a 7.25", but can play anything 9.5" or flatter. My ideal radius is in the 10-12" range because I don't shred while I still do like to play chords near the nut.
I haven't been able to try a 7.25-9.5" compound radius, but I imagine I'd really like it. longcat's Strat has a 7.25" radius and it's great for chords, I just can't stand to play lead on it. My Tele has a 9.5" radius which is flat enough that bends don't bother me too much higher up the fretboard. My Charvels are 12-16" compound radius and may be a hair flatter than I prefer near the nut. Put me down as yet another that likes BIG stainless fret wire, my personal favorite being Jescar 57110-S.
I haven't been able to try a 7.25-9.5" compound radius, but I imagine I'd really like it. longcat's Strat has a 7.25" radius and it's great for chords, I just can't stand to play lead on it. My Tele has a 9.5" radius which is flat enough that bends don't bother me too much higher up the fretboard. My Charvels are 12-16" compound radius and may be a hair flatter than I prefer near the nut. Put me down as yet another that likes BIG stainless fret wire, my personal favorite being Jescar 57110-S.
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