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Neck Comparisons

SteveB66

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Hello all,

Hoping somebody can answer a quick question: I just sold my 2015 LPS - the one with the very wide neck, G-Force tuners, hologram etc. etc. and would like to purchase a new LPS 60s model. As I've never played one before, my question is "is the neck more comfortable compared to the 2015 model"? I know it has a slim taper profile, but the 2015 had a slim taper asymmetric profile so a bit concerned that I might have the same type of neck.

Any comments would be very much appreciated.

Thanks all.

Steve
 

jb_abides

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I can't tell you how comfortable/not comfortable it would be, that's entirely subjective...

But the new Standard 60s 'Slim Taper' profile is NOT the same as the prior era Standards 'Asymmetrical Slim Taper' profile, those are distinct.
 

bursty

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IMHO any guitar neck can only be adequately described by (1) an accurate thickness measurement at fret 1 and (2) by a solid description of any 'shoulder' on either side of the centerline of the neck that comprises the neck profile near the 1st fret region.
 

EFLOW

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I like slim taper neck profile and I' ve got a 2015 SG Std, the neck profile is very close to a '61 RI SG with a slim taper neck.

2015 are really good Gibson' s, mine with mods, a really cool SG ,

•KLUSON Revolution tuners (GForce removed)
•GraphTech TUSQXL adjustable nut
•5 ply 60° bevel Custom pickguard
•M-69 humbucker rings
•Gibson ABR-1 Bridge, with black adapters
•Vintage repro knobs (smooth top)


SG Standard TBK 214.jpg
 

LG King

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Aren’t those called ‘reflector’ knobs…? At least, that’s what I always referred to them as…

And I agree with other you, they are my favorites…!
 

LG King

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Reflectors showed up in 1960 and we’re replaced by ‘witch-hats’ in 1968. This is my favorite Gibson era. All my Gibsons and Epiphone’s have reflector knobs.
 

SteveB66

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I hated my 2015 LPS neck - it was literally like a baseball bat and I would hate to have anything like that again hence my post!!!!!
 

Gridlock

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I hated my 2015 LPS neck - it was literally like a baseball bat and I would hate to have anything like that again hence my post!!!!!
The 2015 (wide) neck and a ‘60s (slim) neck are totally different. I’ve owned three different 2015 Gibson’s. All were nice guitars but the robot tuners have to go. The 2015 wide necks aren’t my favorite but I could live with them.

I’ve also owned ‘60s neck Gibson’s (slim) and ‘50s neck Gibson’s (fat). I prefer’50s neck guitars, in fact all four of my current Les Pauls have ‘50s necks.

The OP needs to try a ‘60s neck before buying.
 
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renderit

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The 2014 R0 I have has the "late 60's" neck.

Wide fingerboard as most LP's but much less depth, almost flat on back, if you can zoom in below you can tell.

It is not asymmetrical.

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SteveB66

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The 2015 neck and a ‘60s neck are totally different. I’ve owned three different 2015 Gibson’s. All were nice guitars but the robot tuners have to go. The 2015 wide necks aren’t my favorite but I could live with them.

I’ve also owned ‘60s neck Gibson’s (slim) and ‘50s neck Gibson’s (fat). I prefer’50s neck guitars, in fact all four of my current Les Pauls have ‘50s necks.

The OP needs to try a ‘60s neck before buying.
It's just a bit difficult for me to get to a shop that actually sells new Gibson Les Pauls as there are only crappy guitar shops where I live. You've played the 2015 Les Pauls (with the zero fret nut and G-Force tuning system etc.) so here's a question - given that the 50s Les Paul has a "fat" neck profile, can you describe the difference between that neck profile and the 2015 Les Paul neck profile? It's actually quite confusing (for me) as the 2015 LPSs have a slim taper asymmetrical neck profile which is a bit misleading as it's anything but slim (but obviously this means something else). All very confusing, but ultimately you're correct - the only way to tell (or to be sure), is to play them.....
 

renderit

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Are you talking non-reissues?

Reissues in 2013-2015 have round (except for the late R0 versions above) and usually pretty meaty.

My first R4 has a friggin log.

My R6 huge but smaller.

R7 slightly smaller

R8 almost an R9

R9 perfect round.

My M2M 55 is a very rounded soft v.

If you are talking years after that they all ended up closer to the R9 I have from what I have felt.

Non-reissues I have no idea on.
 

SteveB66

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Are you talking non-reissues?

Reissues in 2013-2015 have round (except for the late R0 versions above) and usually pretty meaty.

My first R4 has a friggin log.

My R6 huge but smaller.

R7 slightly smaller

R8 almost an R9

R9 perfect round.

My M2M 55 is a very rounded soft v.

If you are talking years after that they all ended up closer to the R9 I have from what I have felt.

Non-reissues I have no idea on.
 

Gridlock

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‘50s necks are not wide like the 2015 production model Les Pauls. The ‘50s necks are much thicker depth wise and not width wise.
 

SteveB66

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Yes, somewhat thinner.
Hi, I was thinking of purchasing a 50s Les Paul Standard Goldtop which is listed as B-stock due to some paintwork defect as shown below:

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It's about £500 cheaper than an A-stock version - what do you think? I guess I could always send it back if a) I don't get alone with the 50s neck and b) the paintwork defect is something that will bug me (however, I think it's so small that it would be pretty much insignificant).

Anyway, I'd welcome your views.

Cheers.

Steve
 

jb_abides

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I have direct-from-Gibson B-stock guitars that I love, they were great deals and far better condition than described.

IF you loved how it feels and plays, that minor imperfection would fade away unless you are super picky collector grade obsessed.

If is meant to be your main 'player' then that's a good discount, assuming you love how it feels and plays.
 

renderit

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That particular neck spot on many is "less than perfect" anyways!

For a discount I would not hesitate provided it does not have "B-Stock" written on it.

If it does I would prefer a larger discount UNLESS I was 100% sure it was a player for life.
 
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