Neck Contour C or Oval

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Kalo

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Joined: Jan. 25 2011

Neck Contour C or Oval

Hi All,

I was wondering what the difference is between a C Flat and Oval Modern Style Neck is?

Are most Flamenco guitars made with the C Flat Neck Style?

Which is more popular?

Are the really both the same?

Thanks,

Kalo

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 18 2013 19:50:21

tri7/5

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Joined: May 5 2012

RE: Neck Contour C or Oval (in reply to Kalo)

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.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 18 2013 20:47:59

Kalo

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Joined: Jan. 25 2011

RE: Neck Contour C or Oval (in reply to Kalo)

Hi Dyingsea!

I actually looked at the graph on line, and some say Oval Modern shape is a C shape only flatter!

I guess more flamenco have the C shape flat neck style!

Thanks,

Kalo

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 18 2013 21:16:17

rogeliocan

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From: Canada

RE: Neck Contour C or Oval (in reply to Kalo)

I bet more neck styles are D shape, resulting in a thinner and flatter neck. But that is my preference I feel a C shape feels like a baseball bat.

Oh, and also, a flatter C, like you said, would be called a D I think.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 18 2013 21:21:35

tele

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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

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 19 2013 9:39:37

keith

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From: Back in Boston

RE: Neck Contour C or Oval (in reply to Kalo)

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.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 19 2013 12:26:27

Kalo

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RE: Neck Contour C or Oval (in reply to Kalo)

quote:

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!

quote:

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?

Kalo

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 19 2013 15:27:07

Ruphus

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RE: Neck Contour C or Oval (in reply to Kalo)

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.

Ruphus

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 19 2013 16:44:56