Akarsh Shekhar
Neck Deep In The Woods : All You Need To Know About Your Guitar ’ s Neck
The Score Magazine
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Types Of Neck Cuts
There are two main types of neck- radial and flat ( tangential ) saw cut .
Radial
The saw cut comes from the core of the tree trunk . Necks from this cut are very strong and durable . The sound is dominated by clear low and high frequencies .
Flat
This cut occurs at a certain distance from the core of the tree trunk , and annual rings can be seen in these cuts as a result . Flat bars are less strong and durable but easier to bend and less expensive .
There are also fingerboards made of several pieces of wood with a tangential cut , which allows you to achieve a golden mean in characteristics between a flat and a radial cut .
Neck Form Factor
There are several guitar neck shapes that affect playing comfort , such as :
• Round necks - classic shape ( Gibson , Fender )
• Thin and wide shape - the neck looks flat , and therefore it is convenient to play highspeed parts on it ( Ibanez , Jackson , Yamaha ).
• Variable Radius - Tapers towards the base of the neck