alanfc Posted July 27, 2004 Share Posted July 27, 2004 The guitar with the best access to High Frets is? what do you know ?? But the possible problem with this is I don't want a super-long neck. So I guess the neck needs to be set deep into the body? With a nice contour in back at the neck joint? I am small, don't want to look 12 years old up there. what do you think/what have you played-?? do the Godins have nice access to the high frets? I'm looking at this Godin model LG, and it looks nice with the cutaway and the carved out heel. (This picture doesn't show the heel but I saw it somewhere) I also like it because it has no tremelo. http://www.godinguitars.com/godinlghmbp.htm there's a higher end version of the LG called the Signature series, but that has Jumbo frets, so thats out- no jumbos never again for me. the regular LG series supposedly has something between medium jumbo and vintage frets from what I've read. thanks Rivera + Fender Strat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael saulnier Posted July 27, 2004 Share Posted July 27, 2004 The #1 guitar with UNLIMITED fret access is of course, a Flying V... But assuming that is not your style... many other guitars have easy access. Godin's are nice, but not particularly known for fret access. They're not bad, but about average in my experience. Carvin guitars are nicely designed with a deep enough cut away. So are most Jacksons, and many Ibanez... Gibson SG's are also pretty good in this respect. But I'd try the V first! guitplayer I'm still "guitplayer"! Check out my music if you like... http://www.michaelsaulnier.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wietse Posted July 27, 2004 Share Posted July 27, 2004 the guitar with the best acces i own is my necktrough. http://www.gitaar.net/forum/download.php/4,196/arirang.JPG http://www.gitaar.net/forum/download.php/4,304/ariranback.JPG some bolt on's don't have that heel anymore like this one, http://home.kabelfoon.nl/~sjem/images/gitaarzooi/gier/tiende/back%20neck%20joint.jpg almost looks and plays like a set neck , with the benefits of the bolt on (easy repair) http://www.wietsesguitars.nl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caevan O’Shite Posted July 27, 2004 Share Posted July 27, 2004 Probably the 36-fret EC-36 by Washburn (no longer in production), a crackle-finished through-neck '80s axe... ___________ http://www.electricguitar.50megs.com/Chix/w3.jpg ______________ http://www.electricguitar.50megs.com/Chix/Image176.jpg Or, for those who simply must have elbow-room for their thumbs, there's the 36-fret Danelectro Guitarlin double-cutaway... http://www.mercuryguitars.holowww.com/images/guitarlin Ask yourself- What Would Ren and Stimpy Do? ~ Caevan James-Michael Miller-O'Shite ~ _ ___ _ Leprechaun, Esquire _ ___ _ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeronyne Posted July 27, 2004 Share Posted July 27, 2004 http://www.musicyo.com/product_images/897_full.jpg They're making them in the US again...no "spirit" crap. "For instance" is not proof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EoS Posted July 27, 2004 Share Posted July 27, 2004 Try a Parker Fly Deluxe. Enemy of Silence.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanfc Posted July 27, 2004 Author Share Posted July 27, 2004 Got it/thanks for the tips eh Rivera + Fender Strat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeronyne Posted July 27, 2004 Share Posted July 27, 2004 Originally posted by EoS: Try a Parker Fly Deluxe.Heh, I have one and I didn't even think to recommend it. It has a really nice (non)heel. "For instance" is not proof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitarzan Posted July 28, 2004 Share Posted July 28, 2004 Originally posted by alanfc: The guitar with the best access to High Frets is? what do you know ?? But the possible problem with this is I don't want a super-long neck. So I guess the neck needs to be set deep into the body? With a nice contour in back at the neck joint? I am small, don't want to look 12 years old up there. what do you think/what have you played-?? do the Godins have nice access to the high frets? I'm looking at this Godin model LG, and it looks nice with the cutaway and the carved out heel. (This picture doesn't show the heel but I saw it somewhere) I also like it because it has no tremelo. http://www.godinguitars.com/godinlghmbp.htm there's a higher end version of the LG called the Signature series, but that has Jumbo frets, so thats out- no jumbos never again for me. the regular LG series supposedly has something between medium jumbo and vintage frets from what I've read. thankswell if you are small like moi, and want real nice access to the upper frets, then yes a godin lg will do nicely. its no flying V or SG but for a single cutaway it smokes. the new ones have a 22 fret neck so they are more compact and as a owner of the lg sp90 i can say i have no problem playing it. the heel is not even noticable. if anything is going to restrict you it would be the single cutaway. there is mucho tone from the deep neck pocket and string through design. if you could live with a vintage style trem then the freeway classic would give you even more access. yes there are other makers out there with dual cutaways the will help free up higher playing, but not many single cutaway guitars will have the easy feel of my Godin lgsp90. don't let the low price scare you, there is nothing cheap about the LG. http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=193274 rock it, i will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitarzan Posted July 28, 2004 Share Posted July 28, 2004 Godin freeway classic rear view. http://images.auctionworks.com/hi/54/53954/18-5-04_030.jpg http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=193274 rock it, i will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitarzan Posted July 28, 2004 Share Posted July 28, 2004 here is a prime example of Godins single cutaway design. the guitar is a SD. the cutaway is identical to an LG. http://images.auctionworks.com/hi/54/53954/18-6-04_035.jpg http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=193274 rock it, i will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reverse the Curse Posted July 28, 2004 Share Posted July 28, 2004 little off topic but who is that blues guy that I have seen playin a flying V?? (sorry about my naiveness, im only 15!) I heard somewhere that ES355's has good acess for semi hollows, can anyone verify this? The forumite formerly known as Cooper. "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans." John Lennon "When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will finally know peace." Jimi Hendrix "Knowledge speaks, but wisdom listens." Jimi Hendrix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabriel E. Posted July 28, 2004 Share Posted July 28, 2004 Originally posted by Cooper: [QB]little off topic but who is that blues guy that I have seen playin a flying V?? (sorry about my naiveness, im only 15!)QB]That would be the late Albert King. An awesome, hugely influential player (big influence on Stevie Ray Vaughn). Caevan, You beat me to the Washburn EC 36. I remember trying one of those back in the day. The upper frets were so close together that it was almost impossible to play. "You never can vouch for your own consciousness." - Norman Mailer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reverse the Curse Posted July 28, 2004 Share Posted July 28, 2004 ahhhh thats it. Thanks The forumite formerly known as Cooper. "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans." John Lennon "When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will finally know peace." Jimi Hendrix "Knowledge speaks, but wisdom listens." Jimi Hendrix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiger85 Posted July 28, 2004 Share Posted July 28, 2004 Of guitars I have owned, Gibson SG baby! ...touched down in the land of the Delta Blues.....in the middle of the pouring rain.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hound Dog Posted July 29, 2004 Share Posted July 29, 2004 It might be hard to argue with the Dana Scoop! http://photobucket.com/albums/v256/hounddog12345/th_alvarez.jpg Yum, Yum! Eat em up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hound Dog Posted July 29, 2004 Share Posted July 29, 2004 This may be a better picture of the Alvarez Dana Scoop: http://photobucket.com/albums/v256/hounddog12345/th_danabtpink060.jpg Yum, Yum! Eat em up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revolead Posted July 29, 2004 Share Posted July 29, 2004 I'm gonna go with out of "normal" guitars, a Jackson Soloist. I have a Dinky, which is the Korean equivalent, but it has a very similar neck. For crying out loud, it was made for shredders so they COULD have access to high frets. Out of non-standard guitars, I'd probably say a Flying-V. (I don't really consider anything that doesn't resemble an LP, a Strat, or something thereof normal. And the Washburn is an unfair contest, but thanks for showing us the pic Kev!) Shut up and play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juan Caca Posted July 29, 2004 Share Posted July 29, 2004 Originally posted by revolead: [QB]I'm gonna go with out of "normal" guitars, a Jackson Soloist. I have a Dinky, which is the Korean equivalent, but it has a very similar neck. For crying out loud, it was made for shredders so they COULD have access to high frets. yep jakson soloist and is ibanez equal RGT series... ahh the ibanez Jem... i agree about the fliying V Jorge Carrera... Todólogo. http://www.angelfire.com/ri/granazul cavj760304@icqmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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