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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Why not just run with the 1 3/4" neck on a custom guitar? |
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Location: So. Cal. | Stephen,
I can't really feel the difference between 1-3/4" and 1-11/16" necks. I had the 08C for almost two years now and never even realized it was a "wide" neck. I guess my personal experience, thus my expectation, wide neck means 1-7/8" on steel strings and 2" on classical models. |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | That was my point Michael.
If Nick is willing to consider a trade for a 1 3/4" why not just order it that way.
Can you tell much difference between a 1 3/4" and your 1 7/8" necks? |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | The 1-7/8 neck on the Adamas I is a different profile than the 1-3/4 neck such as the OFC or 08C guitar. The 1-7/8 is "beefier" not just wider. |
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Location: So. Cal. | Stephen,
Nicks wants to trade for a 1-7/8", that's what he wants. He also has an 08C, he knows about the 1-3/4". Yes, I can feel major difference between 1-3/4" and 1-7/8".
Dave,
I agreed, but I have other wide neck but low profile. The width does make a significant difference for me, personally. |
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Location: Route 66, just east of the Cadillac Ranch | Originally posted by stephent28:
Why not just run with the 1 3/4" neck on a custom guitar? That's a fair question. The truth is, I don't know what I want (I take comfort in knowing that I'm not alone). I bought the 47RI thinking it would be the last guitar I ever wanted. Then I traded for the 1689 and I couldn't believe how much better I sounded playing it (read - sucked less). Then, I got my 08C back from the factory yesterday after a 6 week hiatus and realized that the little bit of extra neck width makes a difference. I think a 1 7/8" would be the only way I go with a custom order, even if I had to go with a carved (unslotted) headstock. Perhaps my previous post was me “thinking out loud.” I should try not to do that in the future. :) |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Thanks for clearing that up Nick.
Obviously I was the one who was the most confused! |
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Location: Munich, Germany | Originally posted by WillaMuse:
Kurt ... I have to ask ... how did you whiten the fret inlays, and WHY would you do that? Gorgeous git by the way. I love the color. It reminds me of my 1188-7.
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Willa I wanted it to look a little bit more like her ancestor - KLICK!
I whitened it with usual enamel, used a very thin brush, filled the inlays and wiped all the excess away.
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Location: Right now? | I whitened it with usual enamel, used a very thin brush, filled the inlays and wiped all the excess away.
That was very brave of you. She is a beauty, and you did a great job. WOW.
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Trade: 47RI for an 1189
