Hey guys! I'm shopping around, trying to figure out my next purchase to save up for.
I'm looking for something that naturally has above average string tension; for what I play, stiff strings makes it easier to be precise. In conjunction with this, I really prefer slimmer necks, especially in the depth dimension.
I've been playing a Carvin IC5 for about 10 years now, and the neck is decent. The width is plenty comfortable, the depth could maybe be a little slimmer (though it's really not too bad). The real issue is the tension - it's always been a bit too loose.
I'm guessing that 35" in the way to go. I'm pretty much exclusively looking for a custom shop instrument (unless I find something stock that blows me away). Something with 17-18mm string spacing and a very slim profile.
Some examples of "steps in the right direction" that I've come across have been Ken Smiths and Marleaux's (really shallow profile), though neither has been 100% spot on to what I want.
Any suggestions?
I'm looking for something that naturally has above average string tension; for what I play, stiff strings makes it easier to be precise. In conjunction with this, I really prefer slimmer necks, especially in the depth dimension.
I've been playing a Carvin IC5 for about 10 years now, and the neck is decent. The width is plenty comfortable, the depth could maybe be a little slimmer (though it's really not too bad). The real issue is the tension - it's always been a bit too loose.
I'm guessing that 35" in the way to go. I'm pretty much exclusively looking for a custom shop instrument (unless I find something stock that blows me away). Something with 17-18mm string spacing and a very slim profile.
Some examples of "steps in the right direction" that I've come across have been Ken Smiths and Marleaux's (really shallow profile), though neither has been 100% spot on to what I want.
Any suggestions?