Neck Question

[GGK]

Just wondering about the difference between a SR4 and Sterling 4 neck. I understand the Sterling is more narrow at the nut than the SR4, thus would have a larger taper to the last fret. What about the thickness does anyone know what the difference is between the two. Just curious?
Tks

 

[Musicman Nut]

Just wondering about the difference between a SR4 and Sterling 4 neck. I understand the Sterling is more narrow at the nut than the SR4, thus would have a larger taper to the last fret. What about the thickness does anyone know what the difference is between the two. Just curious?
Tks

Think of it this way, the difference between a P Bass Over a J Bass, Only the Music Mans are just much better feeling Necks, they Melt in your Hands.

 

[INMT]

Think of it this way, the difference between a P Bass Over a J Bass, Only the Music Mans are just much better feeling Necks, they Melt in your Hands.

I thought MM's melted in your mouth not your hands..................

 

[thunder]

Just wondering about the difference between a SR4 and Sterling 4 neck. I understand the Sterling is more narrow at the nut than the SR4, thus would have a larger taper to the last fret. What about the thickness does anyone know what the difference is between the two. Just curious?
Tks

i think thats right.

 

[Franky]

how does a sterling neck feel (size wise) compared to a fender jazz neck?

 

[Colin]

how does a sterling neck feel (size wise) compared to a fender jazz neck?

I have smaller hands and the jazz and Sterling neck feel great for me..

 

[Franky]

I have smaller hands and the jazz and Sterling neck feel great for me..

are they roughly the same feeling (jazz and sterling)

 

[Rano Bass]

i thought mm's melted in your mouth not your hands..................

lol! :d

 

[Old_Guy]

It's actually a good question - the specs are:
F** J: 1.5" width at nut, with 9.5" (241mm) radius;
EBMM Sterling 4: 1.5" width at nut but with 11" (279mm) radius

"The radius quoted in the specification of a string instrument is the radius of curvature of the fingerboard at the head nut." Radius is a definitive measure that doesn't have as much to do with neck comfort as "neck shape" which is fuzzier and not often quantified.

Go play each instrument in turn and determine which feels more comfortable. Radius won't explain the difference between, say the F** Geddy Lee, which has a "thin C shape" and the F** Am Standard - both have the same radius, yet everyone will note the G.L. has a thinner neck.

But to answer the OP's original question, I find them "roughly" similar - certainly more so than, say, a F*** J and a Bongo (1-5/8" (41.3 mm) width at neck, 279mm radius), or a F*** J and a F** P (1.625" (41.3 mm) wide, 'modern C'). Then of course there's neck taper, etc. I find the J neck thinner than the Sterling; the G.L J is "stupid thin" in my opinion - it gives the illusion of being "faster."

 

[GGK]

Thanks OG, most appreciated