Soloist necks?
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Jackson Distortion
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Re: Soloist necks?
Yeah, I think so. When I first got mine a few months ago
14 I noticed the neck, particularly the around the middle sections of it, were oddly wider than my Dinky's neck, which is rounder.
The width was slightly disconcerting at first, but like anything given time, you get used to it. I haven't pariculary noticed the effect recently, but that's also probably because it's my designated main guitar, so I've become more acclimated to it's nuances I suppose.
The RR1 had a wide neck too, but it didn't have the noticable wideness effect the Soloist does.
Yeah, I think so. When I first got mine a few months ago
14 I noticed the neck, particularly the around the middle sections of it, were oddly wider than my Dinky's neck, which is rounder. The width was slightly disconcerting at first, but like anything given time, you get used to it. I haven't pariculary noticed the effect recently, but that's also probably because it's my designated main guitar, so I've become more acclimated to it's nuances I suppose.
The RR1 had a wide neck too, but it didn't have the noticable wideness effect the Soloist does.
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I sold the Charvel cuz it was too wide..
I guess Id have to play it alot and get used to it, but I was bummed cuz Ive always heard how fast the necks are. And, the soloist has been like my dream guitar since the 80s. I guess it just isnt my cup o tea, or Id have to get used to it.. My dreams are crushed.....:eyecrazy:
I sold the Charvel cuz it was too wide..
I guess Id have to play it alot and get used to it, but I was bummed cuz Ive always heard how fast the necks are. And, the soloist has been like my dream guitar since the 80s. I guess it just isnt my cup o tea, or Id have to get used to it.. My dreams are crushed.....:eyecrazy:
Jackson Distortion
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Re: Soloist necks?
Yeah, I wish I could tell you differently, but I can't. Also, the only thing, imo, that I've noticed that makes it's neck any faster is due to the quality of woods used and the perhaps the neck thru design; it allows all audible information to come through quickly and precisely, so you're able to complete your runs faster and with out any hesitation. The high-end attention to craftsmanship also minimizes bumps in the road, like very smooth binding and frets and a heeless construction. I think the finished neck helps a little as well, but perhaps that's negligible.
Yeah, I wish I could tell you differently, but I can't. Also, the only thing, imo, that I've noticed that makes it's neck any faster is due to the quality of woods used and the perhaps the neck thru design; it allows all audible information to come through quickly and precisely, so you're able to complete your runs faster and with out any hesitation. The high-end attention to craftsmanship also minimizes bumps in the road, like very smooth binding and frets and a heeless construction. I think the finished neck helps a little as well, but perhaps that's negligible.
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Jessie Sammler
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Re: Soloist necks?
Anything you say about a Soloist neck is true.
Unless it's not.
Anything you say about a Soloist neck is true.
Unless it's not.
Binnerscot
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Re: Soloist necks?
They vary a bit from one to another, but they are a little wider than your typical 1 11/16" 25 1/2" guitar. Some of that has to do with the design and the binding.
They vary a bit from one to another, but they are a little wider than your typical 1 11/16" 25 1/2" guitar. Some of that has to do with the design and the binding.
Binnerscot
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Re: Soloist necks?
They would do a 1 5/8" R2 nut from the custom shop, but CS nearly doubles the price.
They would do a 1 5/8" R2 nut from the custom shop, but CS nearly doubles the price.
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Yeah, I think I can do without! Ive never paid more than $1100 for a guitar (only topped $1000 once) and the Jacksons I want are running $1700-2700 now. So no way can I go custom shop.
Yeah, I think I can do without! Ive never paid more than $1100 for a guitar (only topped $1000 once) and the Jacksons I want are running $1700-2700 now. So no way can I go custom shop.
Binnerscot
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They are still great bang for the buck as production models, you can't really get better quality off the rack.
I know what you mean about the CS prices, I would love one, someday, maybe......
They are still great bang for the buck as production models, you can't really get better quality off the rack.
I know what you mean about the CS prices, I would love one, someday, maybe......
