Author Topic: Fastest neck? (Read 11728 times)

jibidy · « **on:** March 13, 2008, 03:44:00 PM »

What guitars have the fastest neck. Wizard II or other nez's? Ive heard the hagstrom super swede has a fast neck.

What actually makes the neck fast?
Is it pretty much flat radius big frets and low action?
Scalloped?

PPPMAT · « **Reply #1 on:** March 13, 2008, 03:51:52 PM »

Fastest neck for me are the fender deluxe series strats - nice C profile flat(ish) radius satin backed and of couse maple!

The relly thin necks aren't as quick for me as there is nothing to grab onto (and you need something to grab onto) :P

Twinfan · « **Reply #2 on:** March 13, 2008, 04:05:47 PM »

It's totally down to the player in my opinion. There is no one "fast neck".

For me, it's the PRS Wide Thin or Gibson 60s Slim Taper.

Crazy_Joe · « **Reply #3 on:** March 13, 2008, 04:12:29 PM »

For me it has to be the Wizard necks.

WezV · « **Reply #4 on:** March 13, 2008, 04:23:51 PM »

well for me its ones with ebony fretboards, an oil type finish on the back of the neck and plain old medium/medium frets

shapes more of a preference thing.. i find thin ibanez D shaped necks to be a hinderance to me but a couple of mm thicker and slightly rounder and i play much better.. and therefore faster

ilÿti · « **Reply #5 on:** March 13, 2008, 04:28:31 PM »

Gibson 50s rounded. Short scale for easier streching, flat fretboard, and the wide string spacing gives more space for vibrato. I wouldn't mind bigger frets though. But that can be done.

Philly Q · « **Reply #6 on:** March 13, 2008, 05:08:39 PM »

I've never really understood the concept of a "fast neck". :?

The only factors slowing me down are my fingers, not the perceived velocity of the neck. It just sits there minding its own business.

PPPMAT · « **Reply #7 on:** March 13, 2008, 05:27:34 PM »

I once had a go on one of those washburn n4 nuno jobs - that was a fast neck alright.

It is down to the individual I'm afraid - I think the only thing that makes a slow neck for evryone is a bad setup

Spitfire · « **Reply #8 on:** March 13, 2008, 05:42:30 PM »

i liked playing on the neck of my old RG550EX.. wizard II i think... shame it warped!

indysmith · « **Reply #9 on:** March 13, 2008, 06:03:42 PM »

Wizard Pro 8)

Dakine · « **Reply #10 on:** March 13, 2008, 06:06:21 PM »

warrior

noodleplugerine · « **Reply #11 on:** March 13, 2008, 06:16:57 PM »

Ebony Fretboard, 24.75" scale length, medium frets and something similar to the ESP profile - Not ridiculously slim, not tree trunk - A good medium.

maverickf1jockey · « **Reply #12 on:** March 13, 2008, 06:25:12 PM »

The Maverick streetfighter model; thinnest and fastest production neck ever made.

Will · « **Reply #13 on:** March 13, 2008, 06:32:56 PM »

Quote from: Philly Q

I've never really understood the concept of a "fast neck". :?

The only factors slowing me down are my fingers, not the perceived velocity of the neck. It just sits there minding its own business.

I agree with you there. Is that good? you say you are awful at guitar, so by your standards, I am too :)

I do find it weird though, I appreciate playing a different guitar and it having a different feel... its supposed to! and shows more versatility in the player :P

WezV · « **Reply #14 on:** March 13, 2008, 06:34:08 PM »

Quote from: Philly Q

I've never really understood the concept of a "fast neck". :?

well for a really bad guitarist like me i know its a fast neck when i automatically start playing faster (i'm very undisciplined you know :oops: ) .. generally thats when they feel really sleek or even slippery