Les Paul Custom Neck

[Fole 666]

Hi, I'm from Italy so forgive any grammar error. I'm a proud owner of a 2008 Les Paul Custom.

I always assumed that my LP has a Slim Taper neck, because is noticeably slimmer that all the different LP that I tried in my life such as other Customs, Standard and Historic...Sure is slimmer that the 2008 STD that I had (and sold).

Yesterday I was talking with my friend at the guitar center in my town, and he won't believe that I have a Custom with a Slim Taper, as he says that all the Custom have a medium or 50's neck.



So I'm asking any expert if you can shed light on this discussion! Thanks!

 

[azzapeel]

Photos???? And welcome to mlp.

 

[Fole 666]

Photos???? And welcome to mlp.

Of the guitar or of the neck in particular?


Thanks

 

[dangerdog]

measure the depth at the first fret

 

[Fole 666]

measure the depth at the first fret

From the back to the top of the fret or to the wood?

 

[The Wedge]

I would use a tape measure from edge to edge of the binding, too.

 

[Fole 666]

ok, i've measured from the back to the wood of the first fret and it's more or less 19.5 mm, so even less of the 0.800'' that i read is the official slim taper measure!

 

[chef]

I have a 2006 Custom, I'm pretty sure it is a 50's rounded type neck. I've played 60's slim taper necks, and I'm fairly sure it's not that.

 

[HOT-BRIT]

They are hand shaped so they do vary a little