Tue Jan 02, 2018 5:35 pm
Tue Jan 02, 2018 6:05 pm
Tue Jan 02, 2018 8:37 pm
docdynamite wrote:I have two G Ls, both with the Modern Classic neck profile. The two necks feel different from each other. I love one more than the other. What gives? Can the one neck be modified to feel as good as the other? I am stupid. Please make me smarter!
Tue Jan 02, 2018 9:24 pm
Fri Jan 05, 2018 8:04 am
docdynamite wrote:2016 ASAT Special same frets, same neck finish, maple board, 9 1/2
2017 ASAT Special, same frets, same neck finish, rosewood board, 9 1/2
Mon Jan 08, 2018 3:14 pm
Craig wrote:docdynamite wrote:2016 ASAT Special same frets, same neck finish, maple board, 9 1/2
2017 ASAT Special, same frets, same neck finish, rosewood board, 9 1/2
Can you measure both necks (nut width, depth at 1st fret, 5th fret and 12th fret)? Are they the same?
Mon Jan 08, 2018 3:50 pm
docdynamite wrote:Craig wrote:docdynamite wrote:2016 ASAT Special same frets, same neck finish, maple board, 9 1/2
2017 ASAT Special, same frets, same neck finish, rosewood board, 9 1/2
Can you measure both necks (nut width, depth at 1st fret, 5th fret and 12th fret)? Are they the same?
Ok, after some measuring...
The 16 ASAT Special is 1 11/16 nut, .805, .830, .840.
The 17 ASAT Special is 1 5/8 nut, .830, .860, .850.
Modern Classic - 1 11/16” nut width with 1 5/8” string spacing allows a generous edge roll for superb comfort without string fall-off.
Fairly slim with mild taper from 0.820” at 1st fret to 0.870” at the 12th fret.
Classic Plus C - Just 1/16” wider than the Classic C with added string spacing. A good choice for players with big hands who find 1 5/8” a little too narrow.
1 11/16” nut width, slight edge roll, medium taper from 0.830” to 0.960”. It starts off fairly slim and gets beefier up the neck. These specs were part of the #3 neck.
Slim C - 1 5/8” nut width, slight edge roll, mild taper from 0.820” to 0.870”. These specs were part of the #1a neck.
Classic C - This is the profile most G&L fans associate with the post 2000 era. 1 5/8” nut width, slight edge roll, medium taper from 0.830” to 0.960”.
It starts off fairly slim and gets beefier up the neck. These specs were part of the #1 neck.
Heritage ‘86 - Faithful to the early G&L years with a 1 5/8” nut width, slight edge roll, and medium taper from 0.790” at 1st fret to a 0.910” at 12th fret.
These specs were part of the #1b neck.
Modern U - Fans of Leo’s early U-shape necks often want a chunk down low but not too much at the top.
While some of those early U-shape necks were extremely thick, the Modern U offers a bit more chunk but not too much.
1 5/8” nut width, slight edge roll, mild taper from 0.850” at the 1st fret to 0.910” at the 12th fret. These specs were part of the #1c neck.
Soft V - A gentle V-shape is heaven for some players, and this is one will delight. Mild V-shape down low which fades to almost C-shape up top.
1 5/8” nut width, slight edge roll, mild taper from 0.830” at the 1st fret to 0.960” at the 12th fret. These specs were part of the #2a neck.
Deep V - A more aggressive V-shape for those who can’t get enough V. Pronounced V-shape down low which fades to moderate V-shape up top.
1 5/8” nut width, slight edge roll, mild taper from 0.890” at the 1st fret to 0.930” at the 12th fret. These specs were part of the #1d neck.
Mon Jan 08, 2018 3:55 pm
Mon Jan 08, 2018 4:05 pm
docdynamite wrote:Both ASATs are supposed to be Modern Classic profile.
Sat Jan 13, 2018 8:36 pm
docdynamite wrote:Both ASATs are supposed to be Modern Classic profile.
docdynamite wrote:Ok, after some measuring...
The 16 ASAT Special is 1 11/16 nut, .805, .830, .840.
The 17 ASAT Special is 1 5/8 nut, .830, .860, .850.
Sun Jan 14, 2018 1:46 pm
Craig wrote:docdynamite wrote:Both ASATs are supposed to be Modern Classic profile.docdynamite wrote:Ok, after some measuring...
The 16 ASAT Special is 1 11/16 nut, .805, .830, .840.
The 17 ASAT Special is 1 5/8 nut, .830, .860, .850.
It's very clear that the 2017 does not have the Modern Classic profile neck. Did you order this new from a G&L dealer?
If so, I recommend contacting the dealer to get the neck you had ordered.