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Jonesy

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« on: July 01, 2006, 10:43:32 PM »
On Les pauls..what are the neck profile differences between the two?
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« Reply #1 on: July 01, 2006, 11:20:40 PM »
The 50s is noticeably fatter than the 60s :)  Actually, the 60s has a slimmer taper, there's not much in it on the upper part of the neck.

IIRC the numbers are something like:
.820-.960 (60s)
.860-.970 (50s)

Feel-wise, I prefer the 60s, YMMV...
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« Reply #2 on: July 01, 2006, 11:53:04 PM »
my '91 LP std has a profile similar to the 60s necks but with a little bit more meat.  

If I was buying another LP I'd get a 50s neck just for a different feel & use that as a blues/rock guitar - the chunkier neck is great for those bluesy bends.

My '91 std has a Miracle Man at the bridge and is my metal guitar  :twisted:
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« Reply #3 on: July 02, 2006, 12:09:15 AM »
Right, so the 50's profile is slightly more modern in feel?
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« Reply #4 on: July 02, 2006, 12:09:17 AM »
Lol it's your "metal guitar"...do you actually have guitars for anything other than metal? And if you do, how dusty are they? :P
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« Reply #5 on: July 02, 2006, 12:27:10 AM »
No, by definition it's more vintage feeling, but a lot of rock players like it, as it feels very substantial and does add to the sound. The custom has an even thicker neck, and look how many modern (and fast) players use them. It's all down to personal taste. I do like a fifties neck for rocking out chords, but for quick legato you need very strong fingers (stronger than mine at any rate).
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« Reply #6 on: July 02, 2006, 02:07:45 PM »
The real 60's neck was the wider and flatter profile, but Gibson didn't really make it the correct shape in the reissues.  PRS is closer!  I like the 50's neck because I think you get more sustain out of it, and I don't find it as big as the old Fender baseball bat 50's necks (like on the Hank Marvin's).
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« Reply #7 on: July 03, 2006, 12:59:36 PM »
I own a 200 Gibby Lp with a 60's and a Gibby Studio with a 50's,a nd I have to tell you I prefer the 50's. It has more "meat" to it yes, and I have better control over the guitar playing wise. The 60's neck is fine really, I just like the 50's personally.
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« Reply #8 on: July 03, 2006, 03:20:41 PM »
Bleed, I had no idea you were over here.

50s are mainly beefer, as stated above. To tell the truth, your better off trying to try on out for yourself.
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« Reply #9 on: July 03, 2006, 11:07:26 PM »
yes, definately try them out.  i went looking at les pauls in the firm belief that i would prefer the 60's neck.  a number of les pauls and several hours playing later, i bought one with a 50's neck.  at first there doesn't seem much difference, but i find that after playing for a period of time the 50's is more comfortable.  my friend preferred the 60's though, so be sure to try both.
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« Reply #10 on: July 07, 2006, 07:25:38 AM »
Quote from: Antag
The 50s is noticeably fatter than the 60s :)  Actually, the 60s has a slimmer taper, there's not much in it on the upper part of the neck.

IIRC the numbers are something like:
.820-.960 (60s)
.860-.970 (50s)

Feel-wise, I prefer the 60s, YMMV...


The '58 necks are much fatter than '59s.  Both are fatter than the '60s.

I have heard that the earlier necks were even fatter than the '58s too...
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« Reply #11 on: July 08, 2006, 02:28:12 PM »
Quote from: simplygoodmusic
Bleed, I had no idea you were over here.


Been here for over a year now. I like it here better than other places like .com :lol:
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« Reply #12 on: July 09, 2006, 12:04:08 AM »
Quote

Lol it's your "metal guitar"...do you actually have guitars for anything other than metal? And if you do, how dusty are they?


you got me there, I do play mostly metal these days  :lol:

The 'other' guitars are... a '72 Tele Custom reissue and a '67 SG jr.  I mostly play them if I'm doing some unplugged noodling.

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« Reply #13 on: July 14, 2006, 06:52:53 AM »
i´m not sure if i´m going nuts or not but.. FOR me, thin necks tend to be good for soloing..
and rounded necks, for rhythm Riffage.
at least, it is that way for me.
what about you guys!?
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« Reply #14 on: July 14, 2006, 09:58:17 AM »
I'm with WFD on this one.  For more rhythm based playing I love my Gordon Smiths and Les Pauls.  They all have the 60s slim-taper kind of neck which is a nice handfull, but still slim enough for fast-ish classic blues based lead work.  I'm talking Gary Moore, Slash, Jimmy Page kinda stuff.

For what I call "proper" lead work, I much prefer a slimmer neck.  I have my '65 Epi SG (with proper early 60s super slim neck, unlike all other Epi SGs) for my 'DC gigs, and I have a bunch of Ibanez RGs and a Jackson Dinky for those rock/metal moments.

Try playing the "Riff Raff" solos on a 50s neck Les Paul and see how you get on  ;)
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