I am surprised no one said "Just give it to me!". But seriously, the thick neck is just part of a Gibson. One of the best things in the World is the feel of your palm and fingers around the neck of a 50's style Gibby. It may feel uncomfortable at first but as you get more playing time on it, it will feel natural. . .
Gibson lespaul neck being thick
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Yeah, that's right Guitarist.
Here a description from sweetwater for a Les Paul Custom BB. -
When early Les Pauls are discussed - and they are at great length - a big issue is always the neck profile. The earliest Les Pauls had big, fat necks made of mahogany. The neck was slimmed down a bit in 1959 and it finally evolved into what's known today as the "slim taper" neck in 1960. Some players love those huge old necks while others prefer the slim taper design. This '57 Reissue Les Paul Custom "Black Beauty" has the original '50s rounded neck profile, which is historically accurate. It also lets you really lean into the neck and dig in for the best tone. Les Paul Customs also came with high end appointments that included an ebony fingerboard with single-ply binding, real pearl inlays and a split diamond, pearl headstock inlay. Naturally, this reissue duplicates those key features, as well as the gold-plated hardware and vintage "tulip" tuners of the original. Hey, the serial number is even inked-on behind the headstock, just like it was in '57!
Here a description from sweetwater for a Les Paul Custom BB. -
When early Les Pauls are discussed - and they are at great length - a big issue is always the neck profile. The earliest Les Pauls had big, fat necks made of mahogany. The neck was slimmed down a bit in 1959 and it finally evolved into what's known today as the "slim taper" neck in 1960. Some players love those huge old necks while others prefer the slim taper design. This '57 Reissue Les Paul Custom "Black Beauty" has the original '50s rounded neck profile, which is historically accurate. It also lets you really lean into the neck and dig in for the best tone. Les Paul Customs also came with high end appointments that included an ebony fingerboard with single-ply binding, real pearl inlays and a split diamond, pearl headstock inlay. Naturally, this reissue duplicates those key features, as well as the gold-plated hardware and vintage "tulip" tuners of the original. Hey, the serial number is even inked-on behind the headstock, just like it was in '57!
Forgot to add one more thing. Try not to shave/sand down the neck yourself. Guitars are fine musical instruments and they are meant to be treated that way. Unless you have some exquisite skills - which very few people have when they work on their 1st guitars - you will spoil the guitar and make it unplayable.
If you choose to have it done professionally, I know of maybe 1 Guitar Technician who could do it well but he would not take up the job without much convincing. Primarily because it may not turn out right and it will lower the value of your guitar.
Guitars were meant to be a certain way by its designer. It is usually not a good idea to change it. If you really, really cant stand the neck - put the guitar for sale on Soft and get another one.
If you choose to have it done professionally, I know of maybe 1 Guitar Technician who could do it well but he would not take up the job without much convincing. Primarily because it may not turn out right and it will lower the value of your guitar.
Guitars were meant to be a certain way by its designer. It is usually not a good idea to change it. If you really, really cant stand the neck - put the guitar for sale on Soft and get another one.
EngelFaeuste
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I'll give you my standard response with ALL LPs.
THROW IT AWAY LAH
then go buy a Jackson
THROW IT AWAY LAH
then go buy a Jackson
I'll give you my standard response with ALL LPs.
THROW IT AWAY LAH
then go buy a Jackson
wah damn bad...no lar gimme lar walao...damn wasted leh like that lol
anyway, what most ppl say abt not sanding down the neck is very true. even if u take it to the professionals, most if not all will tell u that it will lower the value down alot and it will not be the same instrument again. tone may suffer, playability possibly so as well. plus it's a gibson!! not an epiphone!! unless of course if ur father is donald trump or the likes, then of course it doesn't matter lar
EngelFaeuste
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That's what happens when you buy a guitar where the makers decide that a neck can be made out of a thrown away baseball bat sliced in half down the middle.
LadyInTears
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^ haha agreed.
acquired a jackson today. best neck ive ever played on
acquired a jackson today. best neck ive ever played on
Whitestrat
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Tell that to Brian May.
ultracrap
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epiphone prophecy series
I'm surprised no one mentioned the Epiphone's latest prophecy series.
I was just randomly exploring epi's website, and I chanced upon the neck dimensions of the prophecy series. Apparently, all of those guitars feature a super-fast, super-thin neck, INCLUDING the lespaul model. Something like 19mm at the 1st fret and 21mm at the 12th. Correct me if I'm wrong, but thats the same dimensions as Ibanez Wizard II necks, which EVERYONE knows is really thin.
so yeah. do consider that if you really want a lespaul, but cant live with the neck. :-D
I'm surprised no one mentioned the Epiphone's latest prophecy series.
I was just randomly exploring epi's website, and I chanced upon the neck dimensions of the prophecy series. Apparently, all of those guitars feature a super-fast, super-thin neck, INCLUDING the lespaul model. Something like 19mm at the 1st fret and 21mm at the 12th. Correct me if I'm wrong, but thats the same dimensions as Ibanez Wizard II necks, which EVERYONE knows is really thin.
so yeah. do consider that if you really want a lespaul, but cant live with the neck. :-D
teleplayer
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I'm surprised no one mentioned the Epiphone's latest prophecy series.
I was just randomly exploring epi's website, and I chanced upon the neck dimensions of the prophecy series. Apparently, all of those guitars feature a super-fast, super-thin neck, INCLUDING the lespaul model. Something like 19mm at the 1st fret and 21mm at the 12th. Correct me if I'm wrong, but thats the same dimensions as Ibanez Wizard II necks, which EVERYONE knows is really thin.
so yeah. do consider that if you really want a lespaul, but cant live with the neck. :-D
hmm yeah.. i tried the EX les paul once.. the neck is really thin.. and satin finished somemore.. but the higher frets were quite difficult to reach due to the neck joint.... zzzz u need to have really long fingers..
ultracrap
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ahem,I tot this thread for GIBSON les paul and not EPIPHONE les paul
well yeah, but it isnt exactly easy to find a Gibson with such a thin neck, yes? if the TS cant rock out with his thick neck-ed Gibson, then PERHAPS, just perhaps, he should experiment with other brands, like ESP, Edwards, Epiphone just to name a few.
my humble opinion.
Whitestrat
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yes it is... find any LP Classic with 60s neck.