Why should, or shouldn't I put a scalloped neck on a strat
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Demanic
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Re: Why should, or shouldn't I put a scalloped neck on a strat
Well, isn't that really a question only you can answer? If you want to use the technique that that sort of neck benefits, then of course. But then, if not, then why bother?
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Well, isn't that really a question only you can answer? If you want to use the technique that that sort of neck benefits, then of course. But then, if not, then why bother?
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solspirit
Ultimate Post Liker
Re: Why should, or shouldn't I put a scalloped neck on a strat
I'm looking for pros & cons. I've never played one
I'm looking for pros & cons. I've never played one
Re: Why should, or shouldn't I put a scalloped neck on a strat
Well, I like them, as I have one on my favorite Music Man. I'd suggest to try one first, somehow. Bends and vibrato are way easier, and you wind up developing a much lighter left hand. For some, that is hard to overcome.
Well, I like them, as I have one on my favorite Music Man. I'd suggest to try one first, somehow. Bends and vibrato are way easier, and you wind up developing a much lighter left hand. For some, that is hard to overcome.
solspirit
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Re: Why should, or shouldn't I put a scalloped neck on a strat
Hmmm. Wow... This right here is why I think I'd like it. My fret hand is almost too light sometimes but when I bend and tremolo, I press down too hard and dig the fretboard.
Hmmm. Wow... This right here is why I think I'd like it. My fret hand is almost too light sometimes but when I bend and tremolo, I press down too hard and dig the fretboard.
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Re: Why should, or shouldn't I put a scalloped neck on a strat
A scalloped neck will stop that, or it will sound like you are playing everything out of tune. It also will hurt.
A scalloped neck will stop that, or it will sound like you are playing everything out of tune. It also will hurt.
superpete
Well-known member
Re: Why should, or shouldn't I put a scalloped neck on a strat
i always wanted a scalloped fretboard until i actually tried one...it did not mesh with my style at all! i will say the deep scalloped yngwie fretboard and I do not get along, although the shallower ritchie blackmore neck was a little more fun to play on. it's just a different feel that you gotta try to see if it's for you.
i always wanted a scalloped fretboard until i actually tried one...it did not mesh with my style at all! i will say the deep scalloped yngwie fretboard and I do not get along, although the shallower ritchie blackmore neck was a little more fun to play on. it's just a different feel that you gotta try to see if it's for you.
MikeS
Bengalsologist
Re: Why should, or shouldn't I put a scalloped neck on a strat
I played an Yngwei strat some years ago - I pulled everything sharp and I could feel the strings under my fingertips like never before. That's when I learned how heavy-handed I play. I'm not sure that's something I would have appreciated without playing one first, but it didn't take me long to realize that scalloped boards were not for me.
I played an Yngwei strat some years ago - I pulled everything sharp and I could feel the strings under my fingertips like never before. That's when I learned how heavy-handed I play. I'm not sure that's something I would have appreciated without playing one first, but it didn't take me long to realize that scalloped boards were not for me.
Aceman
I am your doctor of love!
Re: Why should, or shouldn't I put a scalloped neck on a strat
I have played one a couple of times. First, I have some serious heavy hands when playing. That said -it is like anything else. Do it a little and you will adapt, unless you choke at the first 5 minutes.
remember - once upon a time you didn't play at all. You adapted.
Then you learned bar chords. You adapted
The you switched from Gibson to fender scale, or vice versa.
Then you learned 3 note per scale modes.
Then Whammy bar
Stop acting like it is the Apocalypse Fretboard of ruination.
I have played one a couple of times. First, I have some serious heavy hands when playing. That said -it is like anything else. Do it a little and you will adapt, unless you choke at the first 5 minutes.
remember - once upon a time you didn't play at all. You adapted.
Then you learned bar chords. You adapted
The you switched from Gibson to fender scale, or vice versa.
Then you learned 3 note per scale modes.
Then Whammy bar
Stop acting like it is the Apocalypse Fretboard of ruination.
cyberkitten
New member
Re: Why should, or shouldn't I put a scalloped neck on a strat
I'll have to adopt this as some kind of motto. I have barely mastered regular frets let alone scalloped. They just look weird and scary to me! One day though...
Aceman
I am your doctor of love!
Re: Why should, or shouldn't I put a scalloped neck on a strat
Once upon a time I couldn't play finger style. So I got a classical guitar. A year later...guess what I could do? Play about 20 simple classical pieces...
Once upon a time I couldn't play finger style. So I got a classical guitar. A year later...guess what I could do? Play about 20 simple classical pieces...
Aceman
I am your doctor of love!
Re: Why should, or shouldn't I put a scalloped neck on a strat
Again - in the first 5 minutes...sure. Try it for a few HOURS. I bet you are doing fine. Or at least a lot better.
Again - in the first 5 minutes...sure. Try it for a few HOURS. I bet you are doing fine. Or at least a lot better.
beaubrummels
Well-known member
Re: Why should, or shouldn't I put a scalloped neck on a strat
Why should I? Because you want to try it.
Why shouldn’t I? Because then it’s not a traditional strat and/or you might get mistaken for Yngwie
Why should I? Because you want to try it.
Why shouldn’t I? Because then it’s not a traditional strat and/or you might get mistaken for Yngwie
GuitarStv
Sock Market Trader
Re: Why should, or shouldn't I put a scalloped neck on a strat
I really like jumbo frets, and have always been intrigued by scalloped necks. The few that I've tried have felt very different though, it's a little offputting never feeling anything under your fingers. Sure you would get used to it though.
I really like jumbo frets, and have always been intrigued by scalloped necks. The few that I've tried have felt very different though, it's a little offputting never feeling anything under your fingers. Sure you would get used to it though.
