My Player Strat feels extremely different than my Hendrix Strat

[Spaghetti Bolo]

Do they have the same relief?

[Napthol]

Probably not. I suspect my Player Strat's neck is more straight than my Hendrix Strat is. Actually the more I play my Player the more I'm getting used to it. Happy to have two Strats which are great guitars.

[GuitarDoc]

Neck shape, radius, nut width all make for very different feeling guitars. FWIW, I can happily get along with just about anything except narrow nuts or very thin necks.

By "narrow nuts" are you referring to the width of the neck at the nut (ex: 1 9/16", 1 5/8", etc.)?

[GuitarStv]

By "narrow nuts" are you referring to the width of the neck at the nut (ex: 1 9/16", 1 5/8", etc.)?

Yeah . . . for me, nut width is really important to how a neck feels in the hand. 1 11/16ths is where I'm happiest. I've learned to tolerate 1 3/4 on my Taylor but it's not my preference. Smaller is a real turn off when I pick up a guitar.

[Napthol]

Well now I'm having buzzing problems on my Player Strat. This Strat I bought from Sweetwater and it had a Plek job. Played beautifully when I got it and for a short time afterwards, but now the neck has moved or shifted and I'm getting buzz.

I will see what I can do to get rid of it, but I may need your help.

[Mincer]

Is it buzzing on open strings as well as fretted notes?

[Napthol]

Buzzing on fretted notes and possibly the open E string (high E). I think I may have it playing better now. I have to play it more to come to a solid conclusion.

[Mincer]

Any environmental changes lately?

[larryguitar]

Honestly, and without meaning any offense, you need to learn to measure and set up your own guitars. Every player really needs to be able to do that. Measurements allow you to get the 'feel' the way you want it on almost any quality instrument. I, like many, started here: https://www.amazon.com/Make-Your-Ele.../dp/0879309989

Larry

[Top-L]

Well now I'm having buzzing problems on my Player Strat. This Strat I bought from Sweetwater and it had a Plek job. Played beautifully when I got it and for a short time afterwards, but now the neck has moved or shifted and I'm getting buzz.

I will see what I can do to get rid of it, but I may need your help.

Plek job is generally a waste of money on a new guitar. If the neck is changing, the accuracy of the plek job is lost. Obviously try a truss rod adjustment.

[Mincer]

Honestly, and without meaning any offense, you need to learn to measure and set up your own guitars. Every player really needs to be able to do that. Measurements allow you to get the 'feel' the way you want it on almost any quality instrument. I, like many, started here: https://www.amazon.com/Make-Your-Ele.../dp/0879309989

Larry

This is a great book that should be in every guitarist's library. It is more useful to the electric player than his other book 'Guitar Player Repair Guide'.

[Gtrjunior]

Yeah . . . for me, nut width is really important to how a neck feels in the hand. 1 11/16ths is where I'm happiest. I've learned to tolerate 1 3/4 on my Taylor but it's not my preference. Smaller is a real turn off when I pick up a guitar.

Agreed 100%

[solspirit]

Agreed 100%

It seems to be a grown up thing. . .

[Gtrjunior]

It seems to be a grown up thing. . .

I don’t get it…..?

[Napthol]

I am trying to set up my own necks. I have to now that my technician passed away. But it's going to take time like everything else in the world takes some time to learn.