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Always_Ben

Joined: Mar 12, 2017
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Posted on Mar 15 2017 11:11 PM

I really like the Mosrite type guitars, especially their vibrato units, but I can't seem to find any variations out there that doesn't have a super skinny neck (I prefer medium-sized necks minimum). Are there any thick necked Mosrite types out there?

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FritzCat

Joined: Sep 11, 2007
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Sonoma, CA
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Posted on Mar 16 2017 12:45 AM

I think Hallmarks have a thicker neck than the original Mosrites.

Last edited: Mar 16, 2017 00:47:23

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Always_Ben

Joined: Mar 12, 2017
Posts: 30

Posted on Mar 16 2017 01:44 AM

FritzCat wrote:

I think Hallmarks have a thicker neck than the original Mosrites.

I've heard, but it always feels like people are saying that the neck is thick only compared to the originals, which isn't saying much since they were broomstick-size.

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SanchoPansen

Joined: Jan 04, 2011
Posts: 1588
Berlin L-Berg
Germany

Posted on Mar 16 2017 05:40 AM

I have original Mosrites and Hallmarks. Yes, the neck IS thicker on a Hallmark than on a Mosrite, but Mosrite necks are really thin...like REALLY thin.
I am terrible when it comes to radius and neckshape specs, so all I can say is that the 'feel' of the Hallmark necks is pretty close to a Gibson ES-335.
Not Fenderish at all, more bulky and flat, while still very pleasing to the hands. Hope that helps.

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Rondo1

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Posted on Mar 16 2017 02:07 PM

~~You might look at some of the Esstwoods. I have a Sidejack Deluxe for a backup and it has a nice Gibson like neck.Cool whammy too!~~

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Always_Ben

Joined: Mar 12, 2017
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Posted on Mar 16 2017 02:11 PM

Rondo1 wrote:

~~You might look at some of the Esstwoods. I have a Sidejack Deluxe for a backup and it has a nice Gibson like neck.Cool whammy too!~~

Why'd it get crossed out?

Let me put it this way. I'm a guy with a bigger palm and I need some heft on the back of the neck, mostly the shoulders, to play comfortably. Does the Hallmark have that?

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Rondo1

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Posted on Mar 16 2017 03:37 PM

~~I don't know why it crossed out. Second time that has happened!~~

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Brian

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Posted on Mar 16 2017 04:31 PM

Because you keep putting --- at the beginning and ending of your messages.

That is the site's markup for crossed out text.

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tahitijack

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Posted on Mar 16 2017 04:36 PM

Brian, some of us understand your avatar.

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Rondo1

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Posted on Mar 16 2017 05:28 PM

Silly me!_

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Brian

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Posted on Mar 16 2017 06:42 PM

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taijiguy

Joined: Mar 27, 2006
Posts: 213
Newington, CT USA
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Posted on Mar 17 2017 07:00 AM

Always_Ben wrote:

Rondo1 wrote:

~~You might look at some of the Esstwoods. I have a Sidejack Deluxe for a backup and it has a nice Gibson like neck.Cool whammy too!~~

Let me put it this way. I'm a guy with a bigger palm and I need some heft on the back of the neck, mostly the shoulders, to play comfortably. Does the Hallmark have that?

That's kind or a relative question. I measured my Hallmark 65 Custom neck at the nut to be 7/8" thick and 1 5/8" wide and that of my Gibson Les Paul Traditional Pro III to be 15/16" thick and 1 15/16" wide.

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da-ron

Joined: Jan 02, 2009
Posts: 1307
The original Plymouth, UK.
United Kingdom

Posted on Mar 17 2017 07:12 AM

Always_Ben wrote:

Rondo1 wrote:

~~You might look at some of the Esstwoods. I have a Sidejack Deluxe for a backup and it has a nice Gibson like neck.Cool whammy too!~~

Why'd it get crossed out?

Let me put it this way. I'm a guy with a bigger palm and I need some heft on the back of the neck, mostly the shoulders, to play comfortably. Does the Hallmark have that?

The Eastwood I owned had the skinniest neck I've ever played. Can't comment on Hallmark.

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Badger

Joined: Nov 16, 2013
Posts: 4537
Wisconsin
United States

Posted on Mar 17 2017 07:20 AM

Always_Ben wrote:

Let me put it this way. I'm a guy with a bigger palm and I need some heft on the back of the neck, mostly the shoulders, to play comfortably.

Same situation here, with large hands & finger length that would make any piano player envious. Having been down this road before I would encourage you to find a place where you can sit down & try a bunch of guitars, even if just acoustically to see what you like - and when you find a nice neck, get it. Otherwise you may find that you simply are a) easily tired due to lack of purchase on the back of the neck, b) jammed up & fingers tripping all over each other in first position chords (or arpeggiating same), or c) both. Having recently been through this with a guitar it's unbelievable what a skinny neck depth and lack of that extra 1/16th of a inch in width at the nut can do as an enjoyment killer. After you've found what you like then you can quantify it with numbers.

Go play them first; you'll know.

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Always_Ben Joined: Mar 12, 2017 Posts: 30	Posted on Mar 15 2017 11:11 PM I really like the Mosrite type guitars, especially their vibrato units, but I can't seem to find any variations out there that doesn't have a super skinny neck (I prefer medium-sized necks minimum). Are there any thick necked Mosrite types out there? Top
FritzCat Joined: Sep 11, 2007 Posts: 685 Sonoma, CA	Posted on Mar 16 2017 12:45 AM I think Hallmarks have a thicker neck than the original Mosrites. Last edited: Mar 16, 2017 00:47:23 Top
Always_Ben Joined: Mar 12, 2017 Posts: 30	Posted on Mar 16 2017 01:44 AM FritzCat wrote: I think Hallmarks have a thicker neck than the original Mosrites. I've heard, but it always feels like people are saying that the neck is thick only compared to the originals, which isn't saying much since they were broomstick-size. Top
SanchoPansen Joined: Jan 04, 2011 Posts: 1588 Berlin L-Berg	Posted on Mar 16 2017 05:40 AM I have original Mosrites and Hallmarks. Yes, the neck IS thicker on a Hallmark than on a Mosrite, but Mosrite necks are really thin...like REALLY thin. I am terrible when it comes to radius and neckshape specs, so all I can say is that the 'feel' of the Hallmark necks is pretty close to a Gibson ES-335. Not Fenderish at all, more bulky and flat, while still very pleasing to the hands. Hope that helps. — The Hicadoolas Top
Rondo1 Joined: Apr 01, 2016 Posts: 89	Posted on Mar 16 2017 02:07 PM ~~You might look at some of the Esstwoods. I have a Sidejack Deluxe for a backup and it has a nice Gibson like neck.Cool whammy too!~~ Top
Always_Ben Joined: Mar 12, 2017 Posts: 30	Posted on Mar 16 2017 02:11 PM Rondo1 wrote: ~~You might look at some of the Esstwoods. I have a Sidejack Deluxe for a backup and it has a nice Gibson like neck.Cool whammy too!~~ Why'd it get crossed out? Let me put it this way. I'm a guy with a bigger palm and I need some heft on the back of the neck, mostly the shoulders, to play comfortably. Does the Hallmark have that? Top
Rondo1 Joined: Apr 01, 2016 Posts: 89	Posted on Mar 16 2017 03:37 PM ~~I don't know why it crossed out. Second time that has happened!~~ Top
Brian Joined: Feb 25, 2006 Posts: 19337 Des Moines, Iowa, USA	Posted on Mar 16 2017 04:31 PM Because you keep putting --- at the beginning and ending of your messages. That is the site's markup for crossed out text. — Site dude - S3 Agent #202 Need help with the site? SG101 FAQ - Send me a private message - Email me "It starts... when it begins" -- Ralf Kilauea Top
tahitijack Joined: Nov 03, 2006 Posts: 693 San Clemente, CA	Posted on Mar 16 2017 04:36 PM Brian, some of us understand your avatar. — Happy Sunsets! Top
Rondo1 Joined: Apr 01, 2016 Posts: 89	Posted on Mar 16 2017 05:28 PM Silly me!_ Top
Brian Joined: Feb 25, 2006 Posts: 19337 Des Moines, Iowa, USA	Posted on Mar 16 2017 06:42 PM — Site dude - S3 Agent #202 Need help with the site? SG101 FAQ - Send me a private message - Email me "It starts... when it begins" -- Ralf Kilauea Top
taijiguy Joined: Mar 27, 2006 Posts: 213 Newington, CT USA	Posted on Mar 17 2017 07:00 AM Always_Ben wrote: Rondo1 wrote: ~~You might look at some of the Esstwoods. I have a Sidejack Deluxe for a backup and it has a nice Gibson like neck.Cool whammy too!~~ Let me put it this way. I'm a guy with a bigger palm and I need some heft on the back of the neck, mostly the shoulders, to play comfortably. Does the Hallmark have that? That's kind or a relative question. I measured my Hallmark 65 Custom neck at the nut to be 7/8" thick and 1 5/8" wide and that of my Gibson Les Paul Traditional Pro III to be 15/16" thick and 1 15/16" wide. Top
da-ron Joined: Jan 02, 2009 Posts: 1307 The original Plymouth, UK.	Posted on Mar 17 2017 07:12 AM Always_Ben wrote: Rondo1 wrote: ~~You might look at some of the Esstwoods. I have a Sidejack Deluxe for a backup and it has a nice Gibson like neck.Cool whammy too!~~ Why'd it get crossed out? Let me put it this way. I'm a guy with a bigger palm and I need some heft on the back of the neck, mostly the shoulders, to play comfortably. Does the Hallmark have that? The Eastwood I owned had the skinniest neck I've ever played. Can't comment on Hallmark. — http://thewaterboarders.bandcamp.com/ Top
Badger Joined: Nov 16, 2013 Posts: 4537 Wisconsin	Posted on Mar 17 2017 07:20 AM Always_Ben wrote: Let me put it this way. I'm a guy with a bigger palm and I need some heft on the back of the neck, mostly the shoulders, to play comfortably. Same situation here, with large hands & finger length that would make any piano player envious. Having been down this road before I would encourage you to find a place where you can sit down & try a bunch of guitars, even if just acoustically to see what you like - and when you find a nice neck, get it. Otherwise you may find that you simply are a) easily tired due to lack of purchase on the back of the neck, b) jammed up & fingers tripping all over each other in first position chords (or arpeggiating same), or c) both. Having recently been through this with a guitar it's unbelievable what a skinny neck depth and lack of that extra 1/16th of a inch in width at the nut can do as an enjoyment killer. After you've found what you like then you can quantify it with numbers. Go play them first; you'll know. — Wes SoCal ex-pat with a snow shovel DISCLAIMER: The above is opinion/suggestion only & should not be used for mission planning/navigation, tweaking of instruments, beverage selection, or wardrobe choices. Top

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