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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: Simon D on January 07, 2008, 08:29:01 PM

Title: Need to know about PRS wide-thin necks
Post by: Simon D on January 07, 2008, 08:29:01 PM

Currently considering a PRS purchase, and was wondering how thin the wide-thin neck is, and roughly wha shape it is, compared to, say, a PRS wide-fat and a Fender US Modern c-shape?

Cheers,
Si

Title: Need to know about PRS wide-thin necks
Post by: sambo on January 07, 2008, 08:39:40 PM

I can't compare it to the other necks you mentioned unfortunately, but I can give you my own impressions.

I would say it's not as thin or flat as a wizard-style neck, whilst being much less rounded than a typical chunky Les Paul neck.

Overall very, very comfortable, and slim without being too skinny.

Title: Need to know about PRS wide-thin necks
Post by: viking on January 07, 2008, 09:44:27 PM

Quote from: sambo

I can't compare it to the other necks you mentioned unfortunately, but I can give you my own impressions.

I would say it's not as thin or flat as a wizard-style neck, whilst being much less rounded than a typical chunky Les Paul neck.

Overall very, very comfortable, and slim without being too skinny.

 Same thing for me.Very comfortable and easy to play.About the same as my Squier Strat Jv but better.If you prefer the rounder neck,take the wide-fat but i find the wide-thin to be a very good compromise:not too flat and not too thin... 8)

Title: Need to know about PRS wide-thin necks
Post by: 38thBeatle on January 07, 2008, 09:47:40 PM

I played a few grands worth of PRS a few weeks ago and must say that it played very well. It was very easy on the hands.

Title: Need to know about PRS wide-thin necks
Post by: AngusYoung01 on January 07, 2008, 09:54:15 PM

The WF neck is also beautiful, dosn't feel chunky at all. But the WT is rather nice. I suppose its quite close to a Charvel neck as opposed to a Wizard.


Charvel necks are however the best necks ever  :D

Title: Need to know about PRS wide-thin necks
Post by: Simon D on January 08, 2008, 08:16:29 PM

Cheers for the replies guys, it's looking good so far. I don't mind a bit of meat on a neck, but don't want a baseball bat.

Best neck ever for me is my Warmoth - same shape as a Fender C, but a tad thinner. Can't take Ibanez Wizard or the like - waaaaaayy too thin for me.

Title: Need to know about PRS wide-thin necks
Post by: hunter on January 08, 2008, 08:32:28 PM

I have a PRS SE which is supposed to be between wide fat and wide thin.

For me (small hands with thick fingers) it always needs getting used to. If you have longer fingers it's great I supposed.

For me the Baja as well as the Edwards LP necks were like tailored to me.

Title: Need to know about PRS wide-thin necks
Post by: AngusYoung01 on January 08, 2008, 10:22:28 PM

Quote from: Simon D

Cheers for the replies guys, it's looking good so far. I don't mind a bit of meat on a neck, but don't want a baseball bat.

Best neck ever for me is my Warmoth - same shape as a Fender C, but a tad thinner. Can't take Ibanez Wizard or the like - waaaaaayy too thin for me.

I can't play Fenders  :( And I agree, necks can be too thin, thats why I love the Charvel necks, BEAUTIFUL.

Even the PRS WF neck is gorgeous though  :D

Title: Need to know about PRS wide-thin necks
Post by: DeanS on January 09, 2008, 08:57:53 AM

I have a WF on a CE22 and for me its just perfect- similar to my strat plus deluxe in shape but a tad thinner. I did try the WT but ended up with cramps in my left hand.