What Neck is Right For Me...

[Twilight Zodiac]

I have several guitars, but no EBMM guitars unfortunately. One things I've noticed is the fatter and rounder the neck, the more comfortable it is for me. As much as I would love a Petrucci model for things like the tremelo, shape, functionality, I want to make sure that it would be right for me. Something can be completely awesome, but then it could not be the thing for you. So, what kind of EBMM would you veterans suggest? Oh and I'm left handed so my choices are limited right off the bat.
Any help would be appreciated.

 

[phatduckk]

I'd probably suggest the Silhouette Special given those parameters.

 

[zyx345]

I would suggest trying out an Axis. The Petrucci neck is nice but it is very, very thin.

 

[DaPatrooch]

The Petrucci neck is very thin and flat, whereas the Axis neck is significantly thicker and rounder. The Luke neck is also thicker and rounder than the JP, but I can't remember if it was thicker than the Axis, it's been months since I've played either. I've never tried any other EBMMs, so I can't really help you.

 

[phatduckk]

The Petrucci neck is very thin and flat, whereas the Axis neck is significantly thicker and rounder. The Luke neck is also thicker and rounder than the JP, but I can't remember if it was thicker than the Axis, it's been months since I've played either. I've never tried any other EBMMs, so I can't really help you.

the Luke has a comfy V shape.

all 3 neck profiles are completely different

 

[Twilight Zodiac]

Thanks for the info guys!
There is a nice left handed ASS on ebay. Only I don't really think I could get used to the pickup selector in that location and how its positioned. I don't know if I could pull off fast switching like what JP pulls off. Its a technique I like to use as well.

 

[TonyEVH5150]

I'd suggest either an Axis or Super Sport, or a Silhouette (24 frets) or Slihouette Special (22 frets).

Both have a fatter, rounder neck profile. THe ASS has more of a "broken in" strat shape, and the Silo has a profile that is closer to a classic C-shape.

If the switch position is a turn-off, then go for the Silo.

 

[andynpeters]

Ok...he can't have an Axis or a Silhouette because they don't exist lefty, nor currently does the JP, though apparently this may change quite soon.

I have a lefty SS and ASS, both have very comfortable necks, though I am useless at describing them. The ASS seems a little bigger to me but it feels marvellous. I've never tried a Luke , but have heard /read some views that the neck is very slim......apparently too slim for some tastes.Sadly as we lefties know, your chances of trying out all the various models are remote, though I guess looking at RH versions might give you some idea.

 

[Colin]

Based on your description the Axis, then the Silo. Also tryout the Steve Morse Y2D... My ultimate advice is to buy right the first time no matter how long it takes.

 

[andynpeters]

Based on your description the Axis, then the Silo. Also tryout the Steve Morse Y2D... My ultimate advice is to buy right the first time no matter how long it takes.

Er....none of the guitars you mention are available LEFT HANDED!!!!

 

[Astrofreq]

Axis all the way.

 

[brasco68]

Get the Axis Super Sport...the neck is fantastic!

 

[Twilight Zodiac]

The neck on the super may be great, but the only thing that would keep me from it is the basswood and where the pickup selector is. I'm used to it being on the upper horn so I think it would be awkward to do fast switching with where it is located on the ASS. And about the basswood, nothing personal against it, just not my kind of wood, but I suppose putting some new pickups in it would help shape the sound.
Btw, how well does the vintage tremelo sound and stay in tune?

 

[brasco68]

The neck on the super may be great, but the only thing that would keep me from it is the basswood and where the pickup selector is. I'm used to it being on the upper horn so I think it would be awkward to do fast switching with where it is located on the ASS. And about the basswood, nothing personal against it, just not my kind of wood, but I suppose putting some new pickups in it would help shape the sound.
Btw, how well does the vintage tremelo sound and stay in tune?

I think you need to try an A.S.S. (being lefty sometiems easier said than done I know)...but your concerns about a basswood body would put at ease. It's got major tone, an it's more versatile than an Axis.

I do agree with the location of the selector switch....not my favorite, but I've learned to get used to it.

A lot of us on here prefer the vintage trem...even saying it surpasses the Floyd. (especially if you want it to float). Fantastic trem system...I've never had a problem with it.

 

[Tim O'Sullivan]

I think the ASS is what you are looking for based on your description.

 

[PeteDuBaldo]

The neck on the super may be great, but the only thing that would keep me from it is the basswood and where the pickup selector is. I'm used to it being on the upper horn so I think it would be awkward to do fast switching with where it is located on the ASS. And about the basswood, nothing personal against it, just not my kind of wood, but I suppose putting some new pickups in it would help shape the sound.
Btw, how well does the vintage tremelo sound and stay in tune?

That limits you to the Lefty Silhouette Special HSS or SSS, the Lefty LUKE is basswood, too...

The MusicMan tremolo works great in combination with the Schaller locking tuners.