Different neck shapes? Chart?

[pdusen]

I keep reading about different neck shapes (C, V, D) and I was wondering if there is a chart of some kind that shows what they look like and the differences between them. Like Warmoth's neck shape chart, but it doesn't name any of the above.

 

[Anti_Wish]

I keep reading about different neck shapes (C, V, D) and I was wondering if there is a chart of some kind that shows what they look like and the differences between them. Like Warmoth's neck shape chart, but it doesn't name any of the above.

i know fender used to make different sized necks back in the day. A was the thinnest, B was in the middle, and C was FAT. personally i prefer the C necks. more comfortable.

 

[Aaron Saunders]

I love V-shaped necks -- unfortunately, I've only ever played one! And it was a guitar!

What are the companies that make V-neck basses?

 

[Adam Barkley]

Thin D - Jazz
Thick C - P
V - never heard of this neck shape

 

[jenderfazz]

Generally, for widths, A = 1.5" (1 1/2") width at the nut, or a Jazz bass. B is like today's P-basses, 1.625" (1 5/8") width. C is like older P basses, say pre-1965 or so, 1.75" (1 3/4"). Next, for shapes. C shape is your standard fender shape. Incidentally, it kinda resembles a C.The V shape is more like a V, it literally points more near the center of the neck. pics of C and V shapes can be found somewhere in the Fender Frontline catalogues, probably the custom shop section. They show pics of guitar necks, showing both V and C.

 

[dhuffguitars]

Here are a couple examples

 

[pdusen]

Thank you! Exactly what I was looking for.

 

[ashton]

eric claptons blackie i think is a v neck, and he probably auctioned off a few more.

 

[Brendan]

I played a Washburn Explorer bass ripoff a while back, it had the hard V neck. Which felt pretty good, actually. Think about it. Hold you hand up (relaxed), your thumb curves in a bit, right? It's not straight up and down, or back bent a little, like when you play.

The V shape let my thumb rest more or less like it sits naturally. It was a little funky feeling at first, but I warmed to it pretty quick. If it wasn't so heavy, neck dive, and sound like ass, I might have been interested in it.

 

[oddio]

Wal Mach I basses have a soft "v" shape down towards the nut that gradually blends in as you get higher up on the neck... extremely comfortable to play IMHO.

 

[pilotjones]

Ken Bebensee uses an angular V, just like the example in Darrin's pic (and rare on bass).

Some Pedullas may have a very slight V?

 

[Aaron Saunders]

Hard V = GREAT profile. I'd love to own a bass like that.

 

[Dan Knowlton]

Linc Luthier basses have a hard V profile that is a bit, not a lot, asymetrical as the neck gets wider. VERY comfortable neck, killer tones, but a little hard to get used to the look. I will probably buy one someday but do wish it was a little more traditional looking.

That being said, I don't think there are any better sounding basses out there - and I own a Ken Lawrence Brase 5, a MTD 535, and a Lakland 55-94!

Dan K.