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So the R9 have a smaller profile than the R7's. I thought theR7 neck would cause me problems cause of its girth, since my LP had a 60's neck and all of my other guitars including my SG and ES-333 are quite thin. I must tell you I really like the thick neck it is totaly different to play but not uncomfortable and I have no aches in the wrist or hands after 2 hours of playing, I get cramps with my other guitars after about 1 3/4 and have to take a break. I find this very strange.
Yeah after seeing that Guy on Made in America cuttin the necks by eyeball I would say that they are all a little different and your right about the tone it's Fat City.
Just Lovin this R7, so much different than the Standard with the 60's neck.
I've had several 03 R7's, one 03 R8 and two 03 R9's. To one degree or another they all followed that pattern in descending neck size:
R7->R8->R9
I find the R9's to have the most comfortable neck *to me*. If fat necks are your thing, the R7 is the way to go in 03. My current 03 R9 does have a nice 'C' shape and a comfortable contour to it. Hope this helps