G&L "u" shaped necks

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DogsPart2
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G&L "u" shaped necks

Post by DogsPart2 »

I have found a nice ASAT from a reputable seller that is priced right.

My concern is that the neck is "U" shape. According to the seller the neck is not as beefy as say a 52 Fender reissue neck. Still, I have some concern as a medium U (as on the Thin Skin teles) is okay.
However, I would have issue with a baseball bat sized neck. Generally, how do the "U" shape necks on ASATs feel? (sorry, I do not have the neck # from the seller and have asked).
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Re: G&L "u" shaped necks

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According to the seller it is the "modern u".

Will it be baseball bat thick?
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Re: G&L "u" shaped necks

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Did you check the specs on the G&L web page?

http://www.glguitars.com/instruments/us ... guitar.asp

I've never played one but the specs don't look too thick.
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Re: G&L "u" shaped necks

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Yep, check em out.

Gonna stick with the slimmer necks.
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Re: G&L "u" shaped necks

Post by blargfromouterspace »

Your typical baseball bat neck is something like 0.93" at the nut to 1" at the 12th fret. The G&L modern U isn't anywhere near that fat. I've not ever played one, but would imagine from the specs that it'd feel much the same as the old #1 neck, but a touch rounder.
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Re: G&L "u" shaped necks

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For information on the neck sizes and options over the years, see: What are the USA neck size options, past and present?.

Hope this helps.

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