Neck question...

GilmourD · December 5th, 2007, 10:34 PM

So, what neck would you order if you were after the back contour of the Relic Nocaster? I played one, tonight, trying to help myself decide what to order from Warmoth, and I'm wondering if any of their profiles come close to that feel or if there's anything else like that. One thing I definitely want in a neck, though, is a 1-5/8" nut width, larger-than-vintage frets, and a compound radius, but I like the amount of chunkiness that the Nocaster I played has. It's a bit thinner than my AllParts TMO-FAT.

bendecaster · December 5th, 2007, 10:43 PM

If you like 'em fat, the Warmoth boat neck will ride real nice! Are you thinking about a maple, or rosewood board? I have a maple one with tung oil(not recommended, or warranteed by Warmoth) finish, but you can get a satin finished one that is to the specs you noted for around $160-$180 that is very nice. Well worth it IMHO.

Wayne Alexander · December 6th, 2007, 12:06 AM

This is copied from another of my posts:

Measurements on my Nocaster neck (mine has a 9.5" radius, not a 7.5"):

at nut - 15/16" thick, 1 5/8 wide
at 6th fret same 15/16" thick, 1-13/16 wide
at 12th fret same 15/16" thick,1-31/32 wide

The Nocaster shape (on mine at least) in the lower part of the neck is "U" on the side closest to the ceiling (the side of the neck starts at a 90 degree angle to the fingerboard, starting to curve after 3/8" or so, and more "V" on the side closest to the floor up to the 6th or 7th fret. Above the 6th or 7th fret the shoulder on the side closest to the floor gradually tapers from the V to a C shape [no 90 degree section, the curved side of the neck goes all the way to the fingerboard] by the 12th fret , and the U shape on the ceiling side of the neck also tapers to a C by the 12th fret. From the 12th fret to the top the neck is a symmetrical C, though the front-to-back thickness of the neck is the same 15/16" throughout.

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GilmourD Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nutley, NJ Age: 28 Posts: 1,343	Neck question... So, what neck would you order if you were after the back contour of the Relic Nocaster? I played one, tonight, trying to help myself decide what to order from Warmoth, and I'm wondering if any of their profiles come close to that feel or if there's anything else like that. One thing I definitely want in a neck, though, is a 1-5/8" nut width, larger-than-vintage frets, and a compound radius, but I like the amount of chunkiness that the Nocaster I played has. It's a bit thinner than my AllParts TMO-FAT. __________________ Good deals: Joel Terry Layla Skye Sunny Wally Franky Honey Wolfy

December 5th, 2007, 10:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
bendecaster Tele-Holic Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: maine Posts: 583	If you like 'em fat, the Warmoth boat neck will ride real nice! Are you thinking about a maple, or rosewood board? I have a maple one with tung oil(not recommended, or warranteed by Warmoth) finish, but you can get a satin finished one that is to the specs you noted for around $160-$180 that is very nice. Well worth it IMHO. __________________ The Demented 7th

December 6th, 2007, 12:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
Wayne Alexander Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA Posts: 934	This is copied from another of my posts: Measurements on my Nocaster neck (mine has a 9.5" radius, not a 7.5"): at nut - 15/16" thick, 1 5/8 wide at 6th fret same 15/16" thick, 1-13/16 wide at 12th fret same 15/16" thick,1-31/32 wide The Nocaster shape (on mine at least) in the lower part of the neck is "U" on the side closest to the ceiling (the side of the neck starts at a 90 degree angle to the fingerboard, starting to curve after 3/8" or so, and more "V" on the side closest to the floor up to the 6th or 7th fret. Above the 6th or 7th fret the shoulder on the side closest to the floor gradually tapers from the V to a C shape [no 90 degree section, the curved side of the neck goes all the way to the fingerboard] by the 12th fret , and the U shape on the ceiling side of the neck also tapers to a C by the 12th fret. From the 12th fret to the top the neck is a symmetrical C, though the front-to-back thickness of the neck is the same 15/16" throughout.