Is a Telecaster neck wider than a Stratocaster neck?

Is a Telecaster neck wider than a Stratocaster neck?

Telecaster Necks. Both the modern Telecaster and Stratocaster bolt-on necks largely feature 22 frets and a 25.5” scale, with identical nut width and 9.5” fretboard radius.

What radius should my Telecaster neck be?

9.5”
Most prevalent is the modern 9.5” radius (241mm), which was adopted in the 1980s and is now found on about two thirds of Fender electric instruments.

What fretboard radius did Jimi Hendrix use?

9.5″
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Are Telecaster necks thick?

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How does guitar neck radius affect playability?

The higher the number, the flatter the fingerboard. From a guitarist’s viewpoint, fingerboard radius has to do with feel and playability and is completely subjective; no radius is better or worse. It’s a personal choice that has to do with fitting your hand and playing style.

Is compound radius neck better?

A compound radius neck is a neck that has one radius at the nut and a different, larger radius at the heel of the neck. This is meant to give a better playing experience for both rhythm playing towards the nut side of the fretboard, and soloing towards the heel side.

What neck radius is best for small hands?

People with small hands tend to have an easier time playing on flatter, thinner necks, which means that they will often benefit from a fretboard radius that is 12“ or above.

Why did Hendrix play a strat?

Hendrix liked strats because the thin single coil sound it really great for that chordal style of play. It’s really not that clear cut. Not only did Jimi help define the strat, but the strat helped define and develop Jimi.

What radius neck did Hendrix use?

The maple neck on the Jimi Hendrix Stratocaster carries a modern fretboard radius of 9.5″.