Rants & Musings
Do you have a preferred guitar neck shape? It’s ok if you do. Have you heard someone say “I can’t play that guitar, the neck is too big.” Or too small… Or the fretboard radius isn’t right. In today’s post I’m going discuss the advantage of playing different guitar necks. Basics of Guitar Neck Shapes …
When it comes to selecting the perfect guitar, there are multiple factors to consider: Body shape, tonewood, pickup type, hardware. And of course, looks! Another crucial factor that often plays a significant role in the decision to buy a guitar is the neck shape and size. Our article on guitar neck shapes covers the most …
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A lot has been written about the CAGED Guitar System. Some people love the CAGED system, and others do not. Some contend that a CAGED approach actually prevents people from making progress on the guitar. While I would not necessarily say that CAGED is harmful, there are some aspects of it that are troublesome. Let …
The Relic era started in the mid-90s in the Fender Custom Shop. And since then, guitarists have been arguing about Fender relic guitars, and relics in general. Some feel they are “fake authenticity” while others contend that relic jobs increase a guitar’s comfort by making it feel “broken-in.” Who is right? We’d like to offer …
What’s a 1995 Stratocaster Plus Deluxe worth? Is it a vintage guitar? The answer is, obviously, as much as someone will pay for it. At 20+ years old, guitars like these are the “new vintage”. A quick check on Reverb indicates that prices for many 1990s era guitars are trending up. Let’s look at this …
How much of a difference does a guitar neck shape make? A lot, and not as much as you might think. Let’s talk about some common guitar neck profiles and how to decide which is right for you. This is a general discussion that applies to both electric and acoustic guitar neck shapes. Guitar Neck …
