Modified low oval vs low profile neck?
Hi all. I have my eye on the DC-AURA, which has a modified low oval neck. I have played several low profile necks, but never a modified low oval. I have seen the diagrams on the Martin website, but...
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Both of my Smartwood models (M and OM) feature low-oval necks, as does my custom 0000-16FGEB (Full-gloss, ebony fingerboard/bridge). They are less V-ed than a modified-V, and have a nice amount of...
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Thanx, Roger.Think I'd better try out a few mod low ovals just to make sure. Don
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As stated above, the Martin site has diagrams of all the shapes. But it sounds like there may be some confusion between low oval & mod low oval. I have both & the mod low oval has a slight V...
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So the consensus is that the Mod Low Oval is meatier than the Low Profile? It really is hard to tell from those cross-section pictures. Scott
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Yes, The modified low oval is a little meatier than the low profile & also has a hint of V to it.Cass
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Thanks very much to everyone for your replies.CheersMichael
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I am a fan of Martin's low profile necks. The modified V causes me lots of problems, but I can get along with the modified low oval. I'd really suggest trying some of the various profiles out before...
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Thanks for elaborating, Cass. The low oval being round and somewhat full but without a V, could be good news for Don, but that's still guessing. BTW, I think your C-shape is what I would call D, but...
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Thanx, Henk.The hands may be a problem but money ain't. I'll willingly pay whatever it costs to get the right neck on the new Custom.Take care/Don
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You are right, Henk - the Martin low oval (which I have on my custom 0000-28H) is really a C shape, more rounded like the shape of a C. I'm not sure Martin builds a D shape which, as you say, is...
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Those pictures of the neck profiles never helped me much.It would help if they had the outlines of the shapes overlayed.Sounds like a CAD project. I just need some folks to send me guitars with the...
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Cass, how much meatier is the low oval than the low profile? I always have difficulty understanding the pics on the martin site showing the necks as they are not all take at the exact angle or from...
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The problem with the pictures is that they're not identical in size, i.e. the distance varies. But if some handy photoshopper e.g. took the truss rod as a reference for size, perhaps he/she could come...
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Joel, to me, the low profile feels more like a modern "fast" neck, almost like an electric guitar, although not as slim as that. It is very similar to the typical Taylor neck. But the low oval feels...
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Cass, thanks.All things retro, Martin guitars, Rivendell bicycles, Converse Chuck Taylors.
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Could it be the neck width of the 12-strings (1-7/8") that dictates which shape they get? I think most of (if not all of) Martin's 12-string models actually came into existence before the introduction...
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Quote:Could it be the neck width of the 12-strings (1-7/8" that dictates which shape they get? Yes, I thought about that, too. But if I read the custom catalog right (not the cross section pic...
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My 000-15S has the MLO neck, and I wish I had that neck on ALL my guitars.It fits my hand perfectly, and I can still use the thumb on the low E without discomfort.Best,Bob
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I'm very small , 5.5" with hands comes with... With some chords with E thumb, my palm touch the high E string on my Art & Lutherie AMI. What do you think is the best neck profile and width for me?...
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