playing guitars in - whats the secret?

[gwEm]

_tom_ : is your pearl the famous ex-twinfan pearl by the way?

[_tom_]

Yep it is. I'm actually allready thinking of selling it because I just cant get it to play as nicely for lead as my Epiphone does. It sounds awesome though, its so fat. I'm just not sure if I like thick necks, its much bigger than the neck on my Epi.. I'll keep it for a bit longer before I make a decision though.

[headtheball]

Ah, yes. i knew someone was at something like this. Yamaha are at it with the anniversary SG reissues. "Initial Response Acceleration" they call it.

Clearly, an abbreviation which might not wear so well in certain parts of the world.

[Will]

Yep it is. I'm actually allready thinking of selling it because I just cant get it to play as nicely for lead as my Epiphone does. It sounds awesome though, its so fat. I'm just not sure if I like thick necks, its much bigger than the neck on my Epi.. I'll keep it for a bit longer before I make a decision though.

I think I know what you mean there, my old gibson has loooow frets, and it is great for rythme, but uninspiring for leads. I would think its worth keeping for that anyway. Just thought I would let you know that you aren't alone

[Lazy_McDoesnothing]

I've noticed something about my Pearl that I really like - the fingerboard edges are rolled off and feel really smooth and comfy to play on. In comparison my Epiphones neck feels pretty hard on the edges. Is it possible to get it artificially done on a guitar so it feels rounded or is it just something that requires years of playing? The pearl is about 30 years old whilst the Epiphone is only about 5..

Somebody mentioned taking a razor blade to the edges to round them off.  I think it was either WezV or FELINEGUITARS(sorry, forgot your real name).  In the meantime you could try PM'ing them.

[FELINEGUITARS]

I've noticed something about my Pearl that I really like - the fingerboard edges are rolled off and feel really smooth and comfy to play on. In comparison my Epiphones neck feels pretty hard on the edges. Is it possible to get it artificially done on a guitar so it feels rounded or is it just something that requires years of playing? The pearl is about 30 years old whilst the Epiphone is only about 5..

Somebody mentioned taking a razor blade to the edges to round them off.  I think it was either WezV or FELINEGUITARS(sorry, forgot your real name).  I'll look for the thread.  In the meantime you could try PM'ing them.

I do it with small strips of wet and dry paper (600/1200/2000 grits) using my fingertip to gently smooth over the edge of the neck.
Tread carefully though because you can go too far - you want to put just the right amount of wear in - like your hand has worn it smooth over many years

Jonathan

[gwEm]

I've noticed something about my Pearl that I really like - the fingerboard edges are rolled off and feel really smooth and comfy to play on. In comparison my Epiphones neck feels pretty hard on the edges. Is it possible to get it artificially done on a guitar so it feels rounded or is it just something that requires years of playing? The pearl is about 30 years old whilst the Epiphone is only about 5..

Somebody mentioned taking a razor blade to the edges to round them off.  I think it was either WezV or FELINEGUITARS(sorry, forgot your real name).  In the meantime you could try PM'ing them.

I remember this well because it was in response to a thread about my Squier Cyclone :) Wez responded with the razor blade suggestion.

I tried it (rather cautiously), and it did have a definate positive effect. But, not really the same as playing the neck. I imagine its easy for someone inexperienced to make a mess of it - the fret board wood scr@pes off alarmingly easily. If I were in Tom's position, with an already 5 year old guitar that I really enjoyed playing, I would hesitate to try it... In another five years it will be really perfect anyway :)