Damn compound radius necks!

[Xeromus]

Who thought these things would be a good idea? arg. I bought a Parker Nitefly and it has a 10-13" compound radius. Not as drastic as warmoths, but it's hard getting used to, what's so wrong about having a flat radius? I think this guitar would be perfect if it weren't for that. I still haven't decided if I'm keeping it yet for that reason.

 

[Xeromus]

Re: Damn compound radius necks!

The idea behind the compound radius is for the best of both worlds.The lower the radius # the greater the arch.Many people associate this with a faster neck.Whereas higher radius #'s have a flatter arch which people associate with smoother bending and easier chording.
A lot of people who buy Fly's,(and Nitefly's),find them a little different at first,but usually are completely sold once they adjust to the feel without being ruined for other styles.

I thought it was the other way around, tighter radius for comfortable chording near the nut but bad for bending and not fast playing whereas a flatter radius would be great for low action, bends, and fast playing.

 

[FretFire]

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Interesting, the neck I'll be ordering in the next week or two will either be a compound (7.25" to 9.5") or a straight 9.5"... haven't decided yet.

 

[Xeromus]

Re: Damn compound radius necks!

Interesting, the neck I'll be ordering in the next week or two will either be a compound (7.25" to 9.5") or a straight 9.5"... haven't decided yet.

If you've never used a compound before, go with a straight.

 

[KoreanGuitarMan]

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Why is it exactly that you dislike compound radius necks so much?

 

[MetalWarrior]

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i didn't even notice the difference when i got my BC Rich Gunslinger....in fact, i didn't know it was compound radius until i'd had it for quite some time and went to a tech to see about getting a new locking nut for it. i was quite surprised!

 

[Edgecrusher]

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I actually really like compound radius necks... but i have other guitars that have run the gamut of different radii and I dont notice a striking difference in feel.

 

[dani]

Re: Damn compound radius necks!

Interesting, the neck I'll be ordering in the next week or two will either be a compound (7.25" to 9.5") or a straight 9.5"... haven't decided yet.

7.25" to 9.5" compound radius is really comfortable. take note that bridge radius will be about 12" radius. in fact, that's the only compound radius i like.

 

[MikeRocker]

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Interesting, the neck I'll be ordering in the next week or two will either be a compound (7.25" to 9.5") or a straight 9.5"... haven't decided yet.

Ordering from USA Custom? That's where my next parts will come from. It seems like with 7.25", it'll be hard to bend in the lower registers. Great for barre chords, though. I never had a problem bending low on a straight 9.5".

 

[clint_41]

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i didnt notice the difference when i got my warmoth at all. i guess some people are more bothered by that change than others. i could also be that someone like xeromus has been playing guitar a lot longer than i have, and would notice a change in radius more than i would.

 

[FretFire]

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Ordering from USA Custom? That's where my next parts will come from. It seems like with 7.25", it'll be hard to bend in the lower registers. Great for barre chords, though. I never had a problem bending low on a straight 9.5".

Actually, I was retarded and overlooked the fact that I'll need a 9.5" or 10" starting radius in order to use an LSR roller nut, so I'll probably be going with a straight 9.5". That's fine with me though .

 

[Rich_T]

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I like the compound radius. I get fed up of my bends choking out on my strat and not my les paul.

 

[Xeromus]

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I like the compound radius. I get fed up of my bends choking out on my strat and not my les paul.

yeah but instead of compound I'd prefer a flat radius of somewhere between 12-14" for that reason

 

[rspst14]

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I barely notice any change in radius when I pick up my Warmoth. I'm used to a flatter 14 and 15 inch radius, but I'm really starting to like the 10-16 compound radius. To me, it's just not very noticeable. If you were used to playing vintage Fender necks, I can see how it might take some getting used to. But otherwise, I highly recommend compound radius necks if you have the chance to play one.

Ryan

 

[MrHeavyMetal]

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My 95 Sig Jimmy Page LP has a compound radius neck. Best damn neck I've ever played on.