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Posted by: Daverino Apr 11 2008, 09:12 PM

Hi,

I've been curious about V neck shaped guitars such as Dean, etc. What are the advantages and disadvantages for this design? Are they better for lead or rhythm playing or both?

I've played C and U shape necks and was curious if the V necks were easier to play than say my Ibanez wizard II neck?

Thanks in advance.

Posted by: swingline Apr 11 2008, 09:17 PM

I feel that with the V's I naturally get more of a pinch-like grip so I can use less effort to get the same amount of pressure on the fret board. It doesn't effect my playing a all from what I have seen.

Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Apr 12 2008, 12:44 AM

Some people find V shaped necks better because of their shape. IMO it's all matter of habit.

Posted by: RIP Dime Apr 12 2008, 01:05 AM

If you don't mind waiting, I got a Dean V with a V neck en route to my house right now, I can give you a full review then. I have guitars with c necks, and I also have one with a thin U neck, I'll compare them all when I get my V.

I might take pics of my hands on the guitar so you can see any difference.

Posted by: Muris Varajic Apr 12 2008, 02:33 AM

Habit and taste,human can play same thing on both shapes,
no advantages or disadvantages,fully individual.

Posted by: Daverino Apr 13 2008, 12:36 AM

QUOTE (RIP Dime @ Apr 11 2008, 08:05 PM)

Posted by: Marcus Siepen Apr 15 2008, 10:00 PM

QUOTE (Muris Varajic @ Apr 12 2008, 03:33 AM)

Habit and taste,human can play same thing on both shapes,
no advantages or disadvantages,fully individual.

Posted by: superize Apr 15 2008, 10:04 PM

I have warrior shape on my guitar and i dont find it to cmfortable to play in but it works..... I am going to buy a new guitar later this year with a normal form