Anybody know of other 4 string basses that come with a 1 1/2" neck width at the nut? I have a G&L L-2000 that I ordered with the #8 neck...it's awesome. Fender Jazz also comes standard with this "thin" neck.
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1 1/2" neck width basses?
- Thread starter Masher88
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A G&L with a #6 or #8 neck is my favorite type of bass in the world. A couple of other necks I've found that I like almost as much are:
Reverend 4-string (unfortunately discontinued)
Godin A4 (I think the SD and Freeway are the same)
Steinberger Spirit 4
I didn't try one for any length of time but a Sterling neck is the only thing I've encountered that seems thinner/sleeker than the G&L #6/8. The Schecter C4 neck is supposed to be narrower than 1.5" wide at the nut and correspondingly narrow all the way up. Most "jazz necks" I've tried (Peavey ?, ESP J4, Dean Razor, Yamaha 1500?, Modulus VJ, Fernandes J clone), while 1.5" wide at the nut, end up wider and flat and uncomfortable farther up the neck.
So for me the 1.5" nut width is a starting point, it's not enough information to know that the neck works for me.
Reverend 4-string (unfortunately discontinued)
Godin A4 (I think the SD and Freeway are the same)
Steinberger Spirit 4
I didn't try one for any length of time but a Sterling neck is the only thing I've encountered that seems thinner/sleeker than the G&L #6/8. The Schecter C4 neck is supposed to be narrower than 1.5" wide at the nut and correspondingly narrow all the way up. Most "jazz necks" I've tried (Peavey ?, ESP J4, Dean Razor, Yamaha 1500?, Modulus VJ, Fernandes J clone), while 1.5" wide at the nut, end up wider and flat and uncomfortable farther up the neck.
So for me the 1.5" nut width is a starting point, it's not enough information to know that the neck works for me.
Yeah, I used to have a Sterling...I regret selling it now, but I did so to buy my G&L. I'm kinda on the lookout for a used Sterling for a good price. It was top notch all the way! Anybody know of other thin neck basses?
