What kind of fretboard radius did 62 Strat have?

Frusciante’s 1962 Stratocaster Specs The fretboard radius used by Fender at that time was 7.25 inches, as opposed to 9.5 used nowadays – which is much flatter.

What is the radius of a Fender Strat neck?

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.

Which Strat has a 12 radius?

Deluxe Series Stratocaster® Neck, 12″ Radius, 22 Narrow Tall Frets, Pau Ferro Fingerboard.

Do Strats have a compound radius?

Fingerboard Radius: 9.5″-14″ Compound Radius (241 mm-355.6 mm)

Which fretboard radius is best?

9.5 or 10 inch radius offer a good mix of curvature or arch on the top side of the fret board for playing chords and flatness for single note bending that does not buzz out or fret out.

What neck does John Frusciante use?

Among them was a 1954 Fender Stratocaster – the only maple neck Strat that John would ever use. John’s ’54 Stratocaster in 1999, shortly after he acquired it.

What guitars have a 12 inch radius?

Manufacturer/Brand	Model	Fretboard Radius
Guild	12-strings	16″
Greg Bennett	Most	12″
Gretsch	G6120-1959	9.45″
Gretsch	Most	12″

What is the fretboard radius on a Les Paul?

The 12″ radius of a Gibson Les Paul Traditional.

Which Telecaster has a 12 radius?

Deluxe Series Telecaster®
Deluxe Series Telecaster® Neck with 12″ Radius and 22 Narrow Tall Frets – Maple Fingerboard.

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 guitars have a compound radius?

“A compound radius neck has a smaller (rounder) radius at the nut, and a larger (flatter) radius at the neck and body joint. As the……What Is A Compound Radius?

Manufacturer/Brand	Radius	Model
PRS	10″ – 11.5″	Most
Fender	9.5″	Modern
Fender	7.25″	Vintage
Ibanez	15.75″ – 17″	RG, S Series

Who uses a sunburst Strat?

Ronnie Wood (born 1947), The Rolling Stones, a guitarist with the band since 1975. Wood’s main stage instruments are 1954 and 1955 Sunburst Strats. He also uses a 52 Telecaster.

What year is John Frusciante’s strat?

1962 Fender Stratocaster This guitar was purchased by Anthony Kiedis when Frusciante joined the Red Hot Chili Peppers…

Which Fender neck profile is best for small hands?

Small hands: C or flat C shaped necks Generally the shallower the profile the better e.g. C or flat C, provided it is in combination with a thin fretboard. One of the challenges of playing guitar with small hands is the ability to span frets.

What is the most common fretboard radius?

9.5″
Typically measured in inches, the most popular fretboard radius used today is 9.5″ (or 241mm), with the next most common being 7.25″ – the most prevalent option prior to the 1980s.

What guitars have a 12 radius?

12” radius is in the ballpark of Gibson style guitars which had been celebrated over the years for their overall playability for chording and soloing by countless players including greats like Jimmy page, Slash and Gary Moore. I truly like a 12 or 14 inch radius for overall playability as well.