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Dennis Logan
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Dennis Logan
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Joined: 01/09/06
Posts: 33
02/12/2006 3:42 pm
As most of you know, the 9.5" radius fingerboard has more of a curved surface as the flatter 12.0" radius fingerboard.

I own a EC spec Stratocaster with a 9.5" radius fingerboard.
I am use to it and it feels good.

I have played other strats, like the SRV spec strat, that has a 12.0" radius.
The 12.0" radius doesn't feel as easy to play, I guess because I am not use to the flatter fingerboard. I am sure the 12.0" flatter one would work better when using a slide, but I have talked to people that like the more curved 9.5" one, when using a slide.

I am interested in what people think the advantages and disadvantages of the 9.5" vs 12.0" :cool:
Dennis Logan
Keep the Blues Alive
Fender Stratocaster EC spec
Gibson Les Paul Std 50s neck:cool: