How thick does an electric guitar need to be?
Normal body thickness is 1 7/8″, although there are some Asian guitars such as the Squier Classic Vibe DuoSonic that are only 1 1/2″ (and nice and light!). Fender neck pockets are generally 5/8″ deep.
Does body thickness affect guitar tone?
1. Yes the total mass, thickness and density of the wood (as well as the wood type itself) will have an affect on both tone and sustain, that’s why SG’s don’t have as much bass or sustain as Les Pauls even with the same neck and pickups and electronics.
What wood is best for electric guitar body?
Maple/Mahogany This is the most popular laminated body type of all time. Adding a solid maple top to a solid mahogany back yields a guitar body that exhibits many of the best tonal properties of both woods. The solid maple/mahogany body is characteristically rich, warm, and resonant.
How thick is an electric guitar neck?
Neck Nut Width and Nut Slot Spacing
| Category | Neck Nut Width | e1/E6 |
|---|---|---|
| Many Fenders from Japan | 41 mm (1-5/8″) | approx. 34 mm |
| Standard | 42,9 mm (1-11/16″) | approx. 35 mm |
| Acoustic analog | 44,5 mm (1-3/4″) | 35 mm till 37,5 mm |
| Superwide (Warmoth) | 48 mm (1-7/8″) | approx. 40 mm |
Do telecasters have thick necks?
billybilly. Most MIM tele’s do not have fat necks. The Baja tele or the more expensive ones mentioned are the only ones that have have bigger necks.
Are thinner necks easier to play?
Thin necks are generally for fast playing, like on ibanez’s and other guitars. Thicker necks are generally made for slower playing, like blues or some rhythm playing etc. Like on a Les Paul standard.
Which Stratocaster has the thickest neck?
sjwieczorkow Tele-Holic The early Jeff Beck Stratocaster that came out sometime in the 1990’s is arguably the largest strat neck you will ever find. Please believe me on this. The subsequent models shaved the neck down a bit because most players found it too big. I played one several years ago.
What is the best guitar neck shape?
The oval c-shape guitar neck is a comfortable shape for all playing styles unless you have large hands. In fact, the c-shape is the most common type of guitar neck shape. It’s nearly flat and highly comfortable to play.
What is the best guitar neck shape for small hands?
The best guitar for short fingers or small hands is one with a flat neck that makes it easier for your shorter fingers to reach around the neck. Key point: don’t just look at the length of a guitar, take a closer look at the thickness and radius of the neck.
Which electric guitar has the thinnest neck?
The electric guitar with the thinnest neck is likely the Fender American Professional’s Kurt Cobain Jaguar or its slightly cheaper cousin, the Mustang. Several factors influence neck thickness and, ultimately, the thinness of the neck depends on personal comfort and choice.
Does fender sell more than Gibson?
If talking about just fender or gibson (not any of their subsidiaries), fender definitely sells more guitars, most because Gibson itself doesn’t have anything in the price range of a mexican strat that can sell well.
Is Epiphone a good electric guitar?
Epiphone has also done a great job of improving their switches, jacks and other hardware over the years. It seems Epiphones are more and more becoming a good alternative to the Gibson Les Paul. But that doesn’t mean Epiphones are bad! Gibson guitars are among the best in the world, so Epiphone has a lot to live up to.