1-11/16" nut & bigger profile ... need help guys.

Hardtail · February 25th, 2008, 08:26 PM

I'm obviously the exception to the rule here, but my meat hooks have always had trouble with the 1-5/8" standard tele neck. Can anybody direct me to a Fender Tele with a wider neck & some beef to it (I know I might have to, but really, no REALLY don't want to do the warmoth thing - I'd much rather just buy factory off the shelf). Many thanks -

John

BroadMaster · February 25th, 2008, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hardtail

I'm obviously the exception to the rule here, but my meat hooks have always had trouble with the 1-5/8" standard tele neck. Can anybody direct me to a Fender Tele with a wider neck & some beef to it (I know I might have to, but really, no REALLY don't want to do the warmoth thing - I'd much rather just buy factory off the shelf). Many thanks -

John

not certain, but maybe the J5 Deluxe.

Telenator · February 26th, 2008, 06:00 AM

I'm almost certain all the Fender American Deluxe necks have a 1 11/16 nut width.

(be glad you don't play a Rickenbacker 360)

RomanS · February 26th, 2008, 08:24 AM

AFAIK the Highway 1 Texas Teles have slightly wider necks...

BTW, what's the reason why you don't want to go the Warmoth route? I have 2 of their necks with 1-3/4" nut width, and couldn't be happier...

mellecaster · February 26th, 2008, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Telenator

I'm almost certain all the Fender American Deluxe necks have a 1 11/16 nut width.

(be glad you don't play a Rickenbacker 360)

While that is true...they sure don't have the Beefy backshape he is also seeking...I'm afraid you're going to have to go aftermarket, for what you want.

Goluphi · February 26th, 2008, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hardtail

I'm obviously the exception to the rule here, but my meat hooks have always had trouble with the 1-5/8" standard tele neck. Can anybody direct me to a Fender Tele with a wider neck & some beef to it (I know I might have to, but really, no REALLY don't want to do the warmoth thing - I'd much rather just buy factory off the shelf). Many thanks -

John

I feel your pain. My meat hooks only feel comfortable on a wider neck. Outside of the aftermarket, you don't have much options. The American Deluxes I've played didn't have a wider nut.

The regular Highway 1 Tele does indeed have a wider (1 11/16") nut. The neck feels great, one of my favorites. You might also want to consider a neck with a wide profile, such as Nocaster reissue. Ultimately, your best bet might be to get an after market neck.

cotecj · February 26th, 2008, 09:37 AM

The American Deluxe models have 1 11/16" nut width and what Fender calls a U-shape neck, it's noticably thicker than the "modern C-shape" of the American Standard models.

Telenator · February 26th, 2008, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cotecj

The American Deluxe models have 1 11/16" nut width and what Fender calls a U-shape neck, it's noticably thicker than the "modern C-shape" of the American Standard models.

Yeah, mine is definitely chunkier than many other Strat/Tele model necks I've played.

boris bubbanov · February 26th, 2008, 11:42 AM

I'm afraid you're in custom neck territory.

Fender necks fall in 2 general categories. 1 + 11/16ths and slim, or 1.65 ( called '1 + 5/8ths' but 1 + 5/8ths would be 1.625 ) and of various thickness.

You need and want more girth and more width, and I'm afraid the CS No-Caster is the closest thing but could be wider for you. 1.65 and 1 inch thickness the full length of the neck, with the most shoulder of any other readily available Fender guitar.

You could try the American Deluxe Ash (8502) but I don't find the U neck very large, and my hands are not that big.

No point in checking Warmoth webspecial, I (and others like minded) cleaned out most of the size you're looking for. Call Tommy Rosamond at USACG and order something you can really hang onto.

shades · February 26th, 2008, 02:14 PM

The G.E.Smith tele has a club-like neck with a fairly deep profile.
Pretty sweet looking too. Perhaps one of those necks would work for you. Other than that, you'll be looking at a custom neck.
I have big hands and the U contour on my 52RI feels pretty good to me, you must have some mighty large paws.

BTW...it's great to see another from Pennsyltucky. Welcome to the TDPRI!

mellecaster · February 26th, 2008, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shades

The G.E.Smith tele has a club-like neck with a fairly deep profile.
Pretty sweet looking too. Perhaps one of those necks would work for you. Other than that, you'll be looking at a custom neck.
I have big hands and the U contour on my 52RI feels pretty good to me, you must have some mighty large paws.

The GE still doesn't have the 1 11/16 Nut width, like he wants...if you have to get an aftermarket one...might as well spring for an 1 3/4 @ the nut...bet you'll love it.

February 25th, 2008, 08:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
Hardtail TDPRI Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: pa Posts: 13	1-11/16" nut & bigger profile ... need help guys. I'm obviously the exception to the rule here, but my meat hooks have always had trouble with the 1-5/8" standard tele neck. Can anybody direct me to a Fender Tele with a wider neck & some beef to it (I know I might have to, but really, no REALLY don't want to do the warmoth thing - I'd much rather just buy factory off the shelf). Many thanks - John

February 26th, 2008, 06:00 AM	#3 (permalink)
Telenator Friend of Leo's Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 4,474	I'm almost certain all the Fender American Deluxe necks have a 1 11/16 nut width. (be glad you don't play a Rickenbacker 360) __________________ Dogs have the right idea!

February 26th, 2008, 08:24 AM	#4 (permalink)
RomanS Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Vienna, Austria Age: 36 Posts: 2,706 14 Photos	AFAIK the Highway 1 Texas Teles have slightly wider necks... BTW, what's the reason why you don't want to go the Warmoth route? I have 2 of their necks with 1-3/4" nut width, and couldn't be happier... __________________ http://www.pbase.com/romans http://www.myspace.com/romans212

February 26th, 2008, 11:42 AM	#9 (permalink)
boris bubbanov Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Orleans, LA + in the past Posts: 7,633	I'm afraid you're in custom neck territory. Fender necks fall in 2 general categories. 1 + 11/16ths and slim, or 1.65 ( called '1 + 5/8ths' but 1 + 5/8ths would be 1.625 ) and of various thickness. You need and want more girth and more width, and I'm afraid the CS No-Caster is the closest thing but could be wider for you. 1.65 and 1 inch thickness the full length of the neck, with the most shoulder of any other readily available Fender guitar. You could try the American Deluxe Ash (8502) but I don't find the U neck very large, and my hands are not that big. No point in checking Warmoth webspecial, I (and others like minded) cleaned out most of the size you're looking for. Call Tommy Rosamond at USACG and order something you can really hang onto. __________________ Bubban0v

February 26th, 2008, 02:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
shades Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pittsburgh,Pa. Age: 51 Posts: 1,169 8 Photos	The G.E.Smith tele has a club-like neck with a fairly deep profile. Pretty sweet looking too. Perhaps one of those necks would work for you. Other than that, you'll be looking at a custom neck. I have big hands and the U contour on my 52RI feels pretty good to me, you must have some mighty large paws. BTW...it's great to see another from Pennsyltucky. Welcome to the TDPRI! __________________ A.S.N.F.

February 26th, 2008, 09:37 AM	#7 (permalink)
cotecj Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Maine Age: 31 Posts: 218	The American Deluxe models have 1 11/16" nut width and what Fender calls a U-shape neck, it's noticably thicker than the "modern C-shape" of the American Standard models.