25.5" scale neck on Single Cut Les Paul body

[Neeradj]

Hey guys,

Blueline's going to built me my dream axe, and he wanted to know the neck specs. I basically wanted to have the neck build after one of the most comfortable necks in guitar (shred) history: The Ibanez JPM (Petrucci) neck. The specs:

25.5" scale neck
Width at Nut: 42mm
Width at Last Fret: 57mm
Neck thickness (side, including fretboard) at 1st fret: 19mm
Neck thickness (side, including fretboard) at 12th fret: 21mm
Fingerboard Radius: 430mm/12"

It's a fairly thin neck compared to the normal Les Paul necks. Considering the body style (Single Cut Les Paul) Blueline thought a 25" scale would be a better option, though he had no problem with doing a 25.5" scale. I thought the 25.5" scale would kinda complete the original Petrucci neck design. It's also going to be a heelless (set-in) neck joint for amazing upper fret acces even with 24 frets.

So I basically wanted your thoughts on this. Also, will the playability and sound suffer from a 25.5 neck?

 

[Lewguitar]

Re: 25.5" scale neck on Single Cut Les Paul body

Hey guys,

Blueline's going to built me my dream axe, and he wanted to know the neck specs. I basically wanted to have the neck build after one of the most comfortable necks in guitar (shred) history: The Ibanez JPM (Petrucci) neck. The specs:

25.5" scale neck
Width at Nut: 42mm
Width at Last Fret: 57mm
Neck thickness (side, including fretboard) at 1st fret: 19mm
Neck thickness (side, including fretboard) at 12th fret: 21mm
Fingerboard Radius: 430mm/12"

It's a fairly thin neck compared to the normal Les Paul necks. Considering the body style (Single Cut Les Paul) Blueline thought a 25" scale would be a better option, though he had no problem with doing a 25.5" scale. I thought the 25.5" scale would kinda complete the original Petrucci neck design. It's also going to be a heelless (set-in) neck joint for amazing upper fret acces even with 24 frets.

So I basically wanted your thoughts on this. Also, will the playability and sound suffer from a 25.5 neck?

Doesn't hurt the Strat or Tele! Both use the 25 1/2" scale length. Your low notes will have a little more depth and authority and your intonation should be a little better with the longer scale. I prefer the 25 1/2" scale and most of my guitars have the longer scale. Lew

 

[papersoul]

Re: 25.5" scale neck on Single Cut Les Paul body

The only thing I notice is that the shorter scale has a rounder tone within single note runs and a more in your face punch. But, I agree with Lew on the clarity and intonation, plus a lot of depth. I however do not have any lack of depth issues with my LP or Dean Evo Premium.

 

[darkshadow54321]

Re: 25.5" scale neck on Single Cut Les Paul body

If you like that neck, then copy it exactly, scale length and all. If you don't, you may regret it later.

 

[Neeradj]

Re: 25.5" scale neck on Single Cut Les Paul body

@Lew: Thanks for the info, that's what I thought too. Blueline told me a 25" neck would be easier to play with and sound better, but I didn't really know how that was possible, I see what he meant now, it basically wouldn't sound better but just a bit different right? I think the "Petrucci" neck would be easier to play with a 25.5" scale anyway. Another thank you

@Papersoul: I think the difference is very hard to notice, very minor you see. I just didn't want the overall sound and playability to suffer and stuff. Thanks

@Darkshadow: That's also what I thought, that's why I incisted on the 25.5 scale neck. It might look a little funny, because it's longer and tinner, but I can't wait to play it . Thanks

I'm open for other comments, though these guys helped out excellent!