Question for those with 7.25 and 9.5 in radius necks
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JimiHWannaBe
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Re: Question for those with 7.25 and 9.5 in radius necks
get a compound radius neck if you dont like it very much, i have both a warmoth compound radius and a vintage radius '57 RI they both play fine for me. One thing that will make it easier to play is putting heavier strings than you normally play on your guitar for a month or two. this will make your normal gauge much easier to play on so the higher action wont be much of a problem.
get a compound radius neck if you dont like it very much, i have both a warmoth compound radius and a vintage radius '57 RI they both play fine for me. One thing that will make it easier to play is putting heavier strings than you normally play on your guitar for a month or two. this will make your normal gauge much easier to play on so the higher action wont be much of a problem.
kmcguitars
GuitarArtologist
Re: Question for those with 7.25 and 9.5 in radius necks
If your freting out? The problem is most likely something other than
your fret board radius. Frets may need to be leveled and crowned? The
neck could be back bowed? Etc.
If your freting out? The problem is most likely something other than
your fret board radius. Frets may need to be leveled and crowned? The
neck could be back bowed? Etc.
the guy who invented fire
Fuzzy. Guitars
Re: Question for those with 7.25 and 9.5 in radius necks
I do not have a problem on my 9.5 inch radius...
I do not have a problem on my 9.5 inch radius...
STRATDELUXER97
Stratoblaster Tone Meister
Re: Question for those with 7.25 and 9.5 in radius necks
It's always going to be a problem on the 7.25 radius from the 12th to 15th fret areas...Your dealing with curvature and physics..When you bend towards the center of the neck,you're bending alond an upward curve...I much prefer 9.5 and 12" radiuses,but I do have the vintage radius also.
John
It's always going to be a problem on the 7.25 radius from the 12th to 15th fret areas...Your dealing with curvature and physics..When you bend towards the center of the neck,you're bending alond an upward curve...I much prefer 9.5 and 12" radiuses,but I do have the vintage radius also.
John
kevlar3000
Bullet Proof Toneologist
Re: Question for those with 7.25 and 9.5 in radius necks
I hate flat necks and 7.5 is what I tend to like. My 62 RI Strat has zero issues when set up right, you gotta have a good neck to start with but it is not an issue with me and I bend the hell out of things. A few times a years I have to tinker a bit, esp with the season changes but I can bend w/o any issues. Iffy frets and it is hopeless so choose your neck wisely.
I hate flat necks and 7.5 is what I tend to like. My 62 RI Strat has zero issues when set up right, you gotta have a good neck to start with but it is not an issue with me and I bend the hell out of things. A few times a years I have to tinker a bit, esp with the season changes but I can bend w/o any issues. Iffy frets and it is hopeless so choose your neck wisely.
kmcguitars
GuitarArtologist
Re: Question for those with 7.25 and 9.5 in radius necks
get your finger under the string. If your used to a flater 12'' radius you
will find this unpleasent at 1st. Like Kevlar and I mentioned a good setup
is the key. A compound radius Is a good idea to solve this problem. But
again Not for everyone. I hade a Warmoth neck with a compound radius.
I found it arkward, And never really liked it. So if a matter of finding whats
ideal for you or adjusting to what you have.
John has a good point. When bending with a 7.25 radius, You really have toSTRATDELUXER97 said:
get your finger under the string. If your used to a flater 12'' radius you
will find this unpleasent at 1st. Like Kevlar and I mentioned a good setup
is the key. A compound radius Is a good idea to solve this problem. But
again Not for everyone. I hade a Warmoth neck with a compound radius.
I found it arkward, And never really liked it. So if a matter of finding whats
ideal for you or adjusting to what you have.
mrfjones
New member
Re: Question for those with 7.25 and 9.5 in radius necks
Jimiwannabe talked about something i do. i use heavier strings or at least i did, now i am useing the same gauge all over my electrics. get a good set up done by yourself or a qualified tech and you should have zero problems. a 7.25 radius is really nice for playing but you have to get used to it first.
Jimiwannabe talked about something i do. i use heavier strings or at least i did, now i am useing the same gauge all over my electrics. get a good set up done by yourself or a qualified tech and you should have zero problems. a 7.25 radius is really nice for playing but you have to get used to it first.
Benjy_26
25's Nemesis
Re: Question for those with 7.25 and 9.5 in radius necks
BAsically giving you a compound radius, but instead of modding your fingerboard, you do it to your frets. It's a good idea if you have large/tall frets and aren't sure you want to permenatly mod a particular guitar.
Tweed said:
BAsically giving you a compound radius, but instead of modding your fingerboard, you do it to your frets. It's a good idea if you have large/tall frets and aren't sure you want to permenatly mod a particular guitar.
Butch Snyder
ObsoleteChickenPickingologist
Re: Question for those with 7.25 and 9.5 in radius necks
There are no tricks... You just get used to playing them and know what to do.
mrid said:
There are no tricks... You just get used to playing them and know what to do.
