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Here are your neck shapes for the most part on guitars: D, C, U, V
Hardly an accurate system when trying to equate neck shape to font but I think most people understand. All classical/flamencos I've played and seen are in the D/C category. U/V are found sometimes on electric guitars especially the vintage variety.
RE: Neck Contour C or Oval (in reply to rogeliocan)
I think D and C (AKA flamenco shapes) can be separated in two categories, round and flat I have one of both and the round is a little bit more comfortable
kalo, there is shape that i would call, for lack of a better word, a D# which sort of looks like this: l]
the lower case letter l is the fretboard and the ending bracket ] is roughly the shape of the neck. much of the neck is parallel to the fretboard with a somewhat abrupt curving to the edges of the fretboard. the principle feature is a large area of the neck is flat and parallel to the fretboard--i would say 80% or thereabouts with the outer 10% at each end making an abrupt curve that ends with the fretboard. the shape is super comfortable--but as usual different hands like different shapes.
I think D and C (AKA flamenco shapes) can be separated in two categories, round and flat I have one of both and the round is a little bit more comfortable
I think I can get used to both shapes, but, too flat is not good for me!
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kalo, there is shape that i would call, for lack of a better word, a D# which sort of looks like this: l]
the lower case letter l is the fretboard and the ending bracket ] is roughly the shape of the neck. much of the neck is parallel to the fretboard with a somewhat abrupt curving to the edges of the fretboard. the principle feature is a large area of the neck is flat and parallel to the fretboard--i would say 80% or thereabouts with the outer 10% at each end making an abrupt curve that ends with the fretboard. the shape is super comfortable--but as usual different hands like different shapes.
I totally understand what you are saying Keith! Most Flamenco guitars only come in a flat style neck...The contour of the neck that you describe sounds interesting, I wish I could try a neck profile like this just to see how it would feel.
Are there any factory made guitars are made with this type of neck countouring?
I had a Hernandez once that could fit the description. Very comfy for me. It was all in all a nice guitar. But can´t say whether that flat D shape was typical for this brand.
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I have one of both and the round is a little bit more comfortable 
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