Are you happy with RG/Jem-type neck profiles?

[Davey]

Another thing I've been considering with Ibanez guitars recently, is that as much as I love the RG shape (both looks and cosmetics) the necks for me are just too damn thin.

I thought it could've been just me being picky, but I've spoken to a lot of guys locally who always say things along the lines of "I used to love my RG550 but it gives me hand cramps, so now I play a strat." So I'm just wondering whether or not this could be another reason as to why you may or may not buy an RG/Jem/PGM/etc. shaped Ibanez?

I've recently gotten into JS guitars but I don't particularly like their look (or at least, no where near as much as the RG-style) but the neck is nice on the one I have (JS1000BP.)

So what do you think?

[eviltwin]

Try an older RGT3020 with a thicker (Ultra?) neck. Theyīre massive.

I prefer slightly thinner necks, such as the Jems, UVs, RG2550, 2620. These are great in terms of thickness and flatness, but what matters more to me is finishing: the back, the frets, the board, etc.

I always thought my Jem90 was pretty thin, until I tried an RG20th. I can adapt to most necks Ibanez currently has on offer, so itīs not an issue for me.

The thin necks are what makes Ibanez Ibanez...so I donīt think they should cater too much to people who prefer baseball bats.

When people say "I used to love my RG550 but it gives me hand cramps, so now I play a strat." just let them, if they prefer strats...Ibanez has shown they could do a strat type RG (the RT) but demand was low. They did, however apply the technology used in making the RT to the prestige necks.

[JJEMMER777]

I'm quite happy with the RG/Jem neck profile and I particularly love the feel and overall playability of the "Prestige" necks

Good luck winning the votes on this poll, Davey

[jono]

Overall I'm happy with them as they are. I do prefer the slightly thicker JEM necks to the super thin Super Wizard profile though.

I must admit that one of the reasons I didn't get a DNA JEM was that the neck was a Wizard profile rather than a JEM one. (although the price and not being able to find a swirl I liked at the time didn't help either )

[IbanezFreak777]

For some reason I always find my self back on the Rg550 with the thin ass neck, maybe because its what I grew up using so my playing seems to work best with the Wizard neck. What else should a wizard be playing on

[CosmicDebris]

Originally Posted by JJEMMER777

I'm quite happy with the RG/Jem neck profile and I particularly love the feel and overall playability of the "Prestige" necks

Good luck winning the votes on this poll, Davey

Dittos

[Davey]

Originally Posted by JJEMMER777

Good luck winning the votes on this poll, Davey

Don't worry, I'm not trying to win any votes

[Myst and rain]

I'd like it if Ibanez offered necks with different profiles. I'm not fond of thin necks. But, I guess thin necks is one of Ibanez's trademarks, so the necks will probably remain as they are. I'd like a seven string with a rounder neck profile, though.

Alwin

[JJEMMER777]

Originally Posted by Ibanez249

Don't worry, I'm not trying to win any votes

No worries Davey

Have you tried an older Jem, in particular one of the 777's?? They seem to have a bit more of the "D" shape you are looking for

[Davey]

I've had (practically) them all!

To be honest, I can cope with those thin necks. I just like something with a *little* bit of thickness, but there is a fine line really.

I was just curious as to whether or not more people thought that an option between 2 necks (a' la Gibson's 50's and 60's profile necks) would've earned Ibanez some more sales. I'd certainly be more lenient on finishes, etc. if I liked the neck.

[andy7jem]

Originally Posted by Ibanez249

To be honest, I can cope with those thin necks. I just like something with a *little* bit of thickness, but there is a fine line really.

He likes his women the same way