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Post by jhscofield on Sept 13, 2015 18:43:58 GMT
I adore my new HB especially after the tusq nut and new pups & chrome package I added. here is a pic, the HB is on the far right. I apologize for how blurry it is. i.imgur.com/FqaMCAq.jpg and i.imgur.com/XddeZ5A.jpgMy question is this: I recently had two severed / almost severed fretting fingers reattached and sorely need the short Gibson scale neck length (24.5"). But I find the neck on my new HB to be on the thick side for my issues. is there any HB axe available with that short of a scale but a thinner neck? Thanks in advance.
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Post by mike on Sept 13, 2015 19:48:18 GMT
Hi, sorry to hear about your fingers, just thinking about it made me a little ill (puke) One possible option could be the www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_ms_60_vintage_white.htm or the newer red version www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_ms_60_ca_ltd_edition.htmI know this is short scale neck aprox 24" and I would guess is thinner (although that part is just a guess based on the style, there are a few members on here with the MS-60 who can maybe confirm) I guess with this guitar it's more a matter of personal taste (I for one like the look of the red one )
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Post by Deleted on Sept 13, 2015 20:35:03 GMT
I know the ST-20 has a very thin neck so called "Modern C Shape" not sure about the scale length though. To be honest I would stay away from the so called "vintage" series which come with a slight thicker necks, so go after the "Modern C Shape". Another one with a Modern C-shape neck would be the HB S-620TR but with a 648 mm scale
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Post by jhscofield on Sept 13, 2015 22:43:33 GMT
Thanks guys.
Just curious, on that Paradise Flame style guitar or the other PRS types, since the scale is shorter than a Strat or Tele scale, is the neck any thinner than my 450? Those things are sure gorgeous for the price.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 14, 2015 6:46:07 GMT
I have the SC-550 paradise flame and the neck is not as thin nor as comfortable than the one I have on the cheap ST-20. I also have the L-450Plus and that neck is vintage C-shape and the SC-550 paradise flame is a vintage D-shape, both thicker than the modern C-shape.
I suggest you buy the guitar you like and if its not good enough make sure to return it within the first 14 days. This way Thomann pays for the return postage.
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Post by jhscofield on Sept 14, 2015 23:54:23 GMT
Well I've noticed Harley Benton now has more options for P 90's than just that gorgeous goldtop model and I've had a desire to own a P 90 axe for quite some time now. Ah so many choices, 1st world problems, lol!
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Post by dacfan on Sept 15, 2015 2:01:58 GMT
Hi, sorry to hear about your fingers, just thinking about it made me a little ill (puke) One possible option could be the www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_ms_60_vintage_white.htm or the newer red version www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_ms_60_ca_ltd_edition.htmI know this is short scale neck aprox 24" and I would guess is thinner (although that part is just a guess based on the style, there are a few members on here with the MS-60 who can maybe confirm) I guess with this guitar it's more a matter of personal taste (I for one like the look of the red one ) Since I only have one HB guitar right now (but plan to get several more) I am not qualified to comment on neck specs among the models but I do know that scale can be more significant when dealing with an injured hand. The other guitarist in my band cut his hand and required surgery and almost lost two fingers in a machine shop accident. He had always played 25.5 fender standard scale guitars. I suggested he try a shorter scale. He ended up finding my Jaguar and duo-sonic the easiest to play, so I have to agree with Mike on this. The Duo sonics, music masters and mustangs were designed by Leo as student instruments that would be easier for smaller hands to use so the scale and even neck size are much easier to deal with. If the HB's Mike listed have necks close to the specs of the original guitar then a 24 inch scale and thin profile is the way to go. Other than the strings being super slinky bendy banjo like on shorter scales I can't really tell much difference between the common scales but with an injured hand it must make a lot of difference. The original guitar was also available in 3/4 scale 22.5 inches. You can tell a big difference playing those. They sound kind of plinky and toy like which might be good for surf music but not much else. And I also agree. Gotta go with the "competition stripes". That was a big deal when introduced in 1969.
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Post by EvolatoR on Sept 16, 2015 21:07:01 GMT
Maybe this guitar is interesting for you. It has a scale length of 23 1/4". Only thing is it´s not a Harley Benton and the company selling it is in the US.
Edit: Just seen it´s labeled "young beginner" or "piccolo guitar", maybe it´s not so good at all...
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Post by nappel on Sept 28, 2015 22:53:04 GMT
maybe you should try the HB SC-custom. Its a more modern attempt on a les paul. with a thin C-shaped Neck and a thinner body. It also got very low action,thanks to the perfect fretjob. so it should be just right for your fingers. www.thomann.de/de/harley_benton_sc_custom_vintage_black.htmcheck my review too
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Post by jhscofield on Sept 28, 2015 23:25:09 GMT
maybe you should try the HB SC-custom. Its a more modern attempt on a les paul. with a thin C-shaped Neck and a thinner body. It also got very low action,thanks to the perfect fretjob. so it should be just right for your fingers. www.thomann.de/de/harley_benton_sc_custom_vintage_black.htmcheck my review too Quite good looking too, thanks! I enjoyed your video, especially those crunch tones.
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