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Category: Neck Design

link to Thick vs Thin Guitar Neck: Which is Best for You?

Thick vs Thin Guitar Neck: Which is Best for You?

Electric guitar necks are typically between 0.7" and 1.0" thick at the first fret. Anything thinner than 0.8" at the first fret is typically considered thin, whereas anything thicker than 0.9" is...

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link to Slim Taper vs Rounded Neck Shape (Gibson and Epiphone)

Slim Taper vs Rounded Neck Shape (Gibson and Epiphone)

The Slim Taper and Rounded/ Rounded C are the most popular neck profiles made by Gibson and Epiphone. In this article I'll directly compare the two neck shapes and dimensions to help you decide which...

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link to Rosewood vs Ebony Fretboard: What’s the Difference?

Rosewood vs Ebony Fretboard: What’s the Difference?

Rosewood and ebony are two very popular choices for fretboards, but what's the difference between them? I'll be comparing the tone, feel, appearance and durability of ebony and rosewood fingerboards...

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link to Best Guitar Neck for Shredding (Characteristics and Examples)

Best Guitar Neck for Shredding (Characteristics and Examples)

If you're in the market for a new electric guitar and shredding is your primary focus, then you'll need to carefully consider the neck shape and size as this massively affects how easy it is to...

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link to C vs D Guitar Neck Shape: Which is Best for You?

C vs D Guitar Neck Shape: Which is Best for You?

There are four main guitar neck shapes: C, D, V and U. Out of the four neck shapes, the C-shape and D-shape are the most similar, but there are some key differences between them meaning they lend...

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link to 9.5″ vs 12″ Fingerboard Radius: What’s the Difference?

9.5″ vs 12″ Fingerboard Radius: What’s the Difference?

Different guitars have different fingerboard radiuses which affect how they feel to play. Two very common radiuses are 9.5" and 12", but which is the right choice for you? I'll be addressing the...

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