Radius help

[Scioto]

Hey, guys. I'm not sure if this is in the correct forum, however, I still want to ask...
So, I have shortish fingers, and on some thicker necks have trouble playing well on the E string when I have to stretch when I'm playing lower on the fretboard. I have two basses that are available to me, one being a 12" radius and the other being a 9.5". Would the 9.5" neck be more comfortable for me to play? Is there a simple pro/con list to both? I'd appreciate any help I could get on this matter.

 

[fearceol]

IMO the best thing to do is go to your local music store and try basses with 9.5 and 12 inch necks. There is no simple pro/con criteria. It is a matter of personal preference.

Perhaps your technique could also be part of the problem/solution ?

 

[Toolmybass]

IMO the best thing to do is go to your local music store and try basses with 9.5 and 12 inch necks. There is no simple pro/con criteria. It is a matter of personal preference.

Perhaps your technique could also be part of the problem/solution ?

+1

 

[Jensby design]

I'm going to go ahead and say your technique may be the problem

It's not the size that matters it's how you use it.

 

[lz4005]

Would the 9.5" neck be more comfortable for me to play? Is there a simple pro/con list to both?

Radius impacts feel and string bending but doesn't have much to do with reach in my experience. That's nut width.

 

[pfox14]

You own basses with both radii, which one is more comfortable for you? Can't tell you what would work for you, since I'm not you.

 

[Wagz]

Nut and bridge width. You'd want a narrower nut and a relatively narrow bridge if you want a tighter string spacing.
Some bridges are adjustable for string spacing like the Schaller 2000 or the old Fender bridges with threaded saddles.