Which guitar neck shape is best?

There is no best guitar neck shape because every guitarist has different preferences. Some guitarists prefer a thicker and rounder guitar neck to grip, while others prefer a flatter or thinner neck.

What shape neck do Les Pauls have?

The Les Paul tends to use a ‘U’ profile, which is the second example from the right. The Les Paul neck is thicker when compared to a Strat. Some guitarists prefer the C shape of a Strat neck while other guitarists prefer the U shape of a Les Paul.

What is modern C shape neck?

Modern “C” Shape: Thin profile, easy/fast playing, usually 9.5” radius, the Fender gold standard for the past 25 years. These necks have an ultra-comfortable flattened oval shape fit for just about any style (particularly modern rock). They are not cut as deep as “U” or “V” shaped profiles.

What is C profile neck?

C-Shaped Neck Profile This is the most common modern neck profile: C-shaped necks have a comfortable oval profile that works well for most playing styles. They are usually not as deep as most U- and V-shaped neck profiles.

Which guitar neck shape is best for small hands?

flat C shaped necks
Small hands: C or flat C shaped necks Generally the shallower the profile the better e.g. C or flat C, provided it is in combination with a thin fretboard. One of the challenges of playing guitar with small hands is the ability to span frets.

What is Deep C neck?

New Necks. Most of the guitars in Fender’s new series have the American Professional “Deep C” neck profile, with substantial shoulders measuring somewhere between a “Modern C” and a “U”-shaped profile.

Which guitars have U shaped necks?

Models that use the U-shape:

• Fender ’70s Classic Stratocaster.
• American ’52 Telecaster.
• Gibson ES-355.
• Schecter Banshee GT.
• Gibson Les Paul Standard ’50s.