Fender Jazz bass neck,Tobias-MTD,k Ken Smith IMO these are the easiest necks in the world to play on
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Most playable neck
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I have not tried that many basses but the best to my liking are Lakland and Sadowsky of all that I've tried. Superb craftsmenship and fast as heck!
The Warwick Streamer Stage II (5 string) I tried a few days ago has obviously (IMHO) the most playable neck I've ever seen.
Cheers,
JL
Cheers,
JL
No one's mentioned a Schecter yet... I told a guy I hadn't seen in a while I was playing a Schecter, and he kept remarking, "...a Schecter!... a Schecter...".
On the narrow side, the taper toward the bridge stays gradual and narrow all the way down, unlike the Jazz neck, leading to a narrower string spacing at the bridge. Action is low and 'fast' (a new idea for me), string tension is friendly, and it feels very solid.
Next to my old Rickenbacker '01s, this is about the nicest feeling neck to me yet.
On the narrow side, the taper toward the bridge stays gradual and narrow all the way down, unlike the Jazz neck, leading to a narrower string spacing at the bridge. Action is low and 'fast' (a new idea for me), string tension is friendly, and it feels very solid.
Next to my old Rickenbacker '01s, this is about the nicest feeling neck to me yet.
This question is such a matter of opinion that it is almost worthless to discuss. But I shall...
First of all, everyone is different. Your hands and my hands are not the same, most notably in size. Secondly, "comfortable" is completely subjective to opinion. Third, comfort also implies a measure of familiarity. Different people regard the necks on their basses as comfortable because they are accustomed to it, similar to how you and I are accustomed to a certain group of friends we hang out with.
Subsequently, for me, the neck of my Lakland 44-02 is the most comfortable.
First of all, everyone is different. Your hands and my hands are not the same, most notably in size. Secondly, "comfortable" is completely subjective to opinion. Third, comfort also implies a measure of familiarity. Different people regard the necks on their basses as comfortable because they are accustomed to it, similar to how you and I are accustomed to a certain group of friends we hang out with.
Subsequently, for me, the neck of my Lakland 44-02 is the most comfortable.
I've neve been afforded the chance to play a Sadowsky, MTD, a USA Lakland, or anything like that.
BUT, I CAN say, that the USA Custom Guitars Wenge Jazz Neck is the most amazing feel to it I ever have played. There are something I do like about my custom bass, & others I don't like as well... But, that neck is to die for.
Oh yea, My 55-01 is pretty nice as well... but dang...
BUT, I CAN say, that the USA Custom Guitars Wenge Jazz Neck is the most amazing feel to it I ever have played. There are something I do like about my custom bass, & others I don't like as well... But, that neck is to die for.
Oh yea, My 55-01 is pretty nice as well... but dang...
mz91 said:
Hey how come you didn't mention my Frankenbass? What..you didn't like it?
Some people's kids.
Just a worthy note (in my opinion): Of course it's subjective. It's TalkBass!
But somebody's going to benefit from the little subjective comment made offhand, that was written off by everybody else. Well, someday. Maybe...
Rog.
But somebody's going to benefit from the little subjective comment made offhand, that was written off by everybody else. Well, someday. Maybe...
Rog.
Roscoe
Curbow USA
FBB
Pedulla
G&L (4 bangers only).
Spector.
Any one of those tends to play like a bass should play in my head. My G&L SB-1 in particular is the exact 4 banger I hear/see when I think of a 4 string bass.
Curbow USA
FBB
Pedulla
G&L (4 bangers only).
Spector.
Any one of those tends to play like a bass should play in my head. My G&L SB-1 in particular is the exact 4 banger I hear/see when I think of a 4 string bass.
Of course this is subjective!!
For me it is an '82 (like *that* matters[snort!] )Rickenbacker. Thin all the way down.
My Peavey G-Bass has an incredible neck also.
But then again, i have small hands...
For me it is an '82 (like *that* matters[snort!] )Rickenbacker. Thin all the way down.
My Peavey G-Bass has an incredible neck also.
But then again, i have small hands...
My custom Conklin has an awesome neck. I've gotta agree with Mark... The satin finish IS decadent! It truly is the best neck I've ever played.
Don't laugh, I am serious. I really like the nice chunky feel of my wishbass. I had to do a tiny bit of sanding on the back to knock of a little of the nitrocellulose lacquer. Then I rubbed it down with a nylon scouring pad. And it feels GREAT!
I like thick necks. Thin ones make my hands tired.
I like thick necks. Thin ones make my hands tired.
don't have any shots of the back of the neck yet, but I think my new Conklin has one of the best necks Bill has ever done...
bmc said:Hey how come you didn't mention my Frankenbass? What..you didn't like it?
Some people's kids.
Hey Brian,
I said extensively bro... extensively...
But i did have a very good first impression!!! Hey, how about you let me borrow it for, hmmm say a year or so so i can test it thoroughly!
M
PilbaraBass said:
That's interesting- Mr. Wish bills his basses as the "most comfortable basses in the world". If I quote correctly, that is.
I have had left hand/arm trouble in the past; wonder if it's those thin necks I've been playing? Maybe a different position once in a while would be a good thing. Sometimes I set the steering wheel in my Nissan truck way up high on the column, and I end up using different muscles/technique to steer. Feels good. Hmmm...
Rog.
thwackless said:
I have a Carvin AC40 (thin neck). Feels GREAT...for about 30-40 minutes that is...then I may start to get a bit of cramping in the back of my hand and a little in my forearm. Then it's time to stretch.
With the wish, however, I can play all night and still feel good. My hands aren't big, either. I am 5'8" with normal size hands for my size and rather stubby fingers.
Yes, it may be similar to how you change the driving on your truck. It may be related to relying a little more on the bigger muscles, to take the strain off the smaller ones.
Any orthopedic surgeons or kinesiologists here that care to comment?
I had just finished practicing before signing on to TB, and I was playing my '66 Jazz when I looked over to see the lonely-looking Reverend sitting on it's stand, so I picked it up.
Since the brass nut on the Jazz was cut with the slots a little closer than standard, I think it plays just a little better than the Rumblefish (4). It's always a smooth transition though, going from one to the other. I also have a Sterling that I like for the neck's playability.
When it's time to pick up a case to go to the gig, it's always the Jazz!
Tony Noriega
Tampa
Since the brass nut on the Jazz was cut with the slots a little closer than standard, I think it plays just a little better than the Rumblefish (4). It's always a smooth transition though, going from one to the other. I also have a Sterling that I like for the neck's playability.
When it's time to pick up a case to go to the gig, it's always the Jazz!
Tony Noriega
Tampa
Carvin LB70 or just about any Spector I've ever tried. Lots of basses I've never had a chance to try, though. So little time, so many basses. 
I'm sure lots of people will get a good laugh out of this...but I have an early 90's model MIJ Fender P-Lyte that feels wonderful to play. It's got a super thin/narrow neck, much like a g**tar neck and I sanded the finish off of the back of the neck and now it's just a small, super fast neck. Works for me. 
