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gwEm

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Re: Does anyone else actually prefer a vintage fretboard radius on a Strat?
« Reply #15 on: December 20, 2009, 10:04:22 PM »
well, i certainly play differently on strats like that - i'll probably get one at some stage (with a bit of luck)
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Re: Does anyone else actually prefer a vintage fretboard radius on a Strat?
« Reply #16 on: December 21, 2009, 11:01:21 AM »
I prefer a 12" radius. I can live with 9.5".

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Re: Does anyone else actually prefer a vintage fretboard radius on a Strat?
« Reply #17 on: December 22, 2009, 09:20:30 AM »
I prefer a wide neck (my Fenders wind up with "C" or "D" neck widths) but I can play a vintage radius with no problems. I am otherwise pretty indifferent to neck profile but I think I prefer the tone from a thick neck.

I usually play with heavy strings and sometimes a high action.