1 Topic by aropanda (edited by aropanda 2011-03-22 02:54:00)

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Topic: Neck radius

My fingers are skinny, barre chords tough. Have this great Guild has fat fret bars but shallow radius. Love to play every day but am stuck. Started late at this & have poor finger sensitivity. Sounds weird but looking for more radius on neck. Any ideas?

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Re: Neck radius

I like more radius myself and you're correct that it generally makes barreing easier... Yairi & Taylor would be where I'd start looking. If you have access to a music store, be sure to stop in and sample everything they have to offer and see what fits you and your style the best.  The only downfall to more radius is that they fret out sooner than flatter boards during bends but it's not that big of a difference and worth it for the playability gained (IMO) smile

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Re: Neck radius

I agree with Pix. You need to test drive any guitars you can get your hands on. Maybe check diff manufacturers specs and see who offers what.

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  • From: Everett, WA
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Re: Neck radius

Thanks for the tips. Probably just play more and hope the calus builds up like the finger tips
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Re: Neck radius

My idea would be to go find a guitar that feels better.  smile

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Re: Neck radius

Thanks Jerome, My Martin D15 is going to be replaced by A Seagull Mini Jumbo. Not really a step down. The Seagull just feels and plays better to sing with. The first one was an Ovation about three years ago, a real education.

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Re: Neck radius

Finger strength and dexterity exercises. 

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