Hi all,
The topic heading says it all. I've got a 64 Gent and was wondering what the neck radius on these vintage Gents were.
Thanks, Bob
Fretboard Radius of 1964 Country Gent?
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Oct 23, 2008 7:45 p.m. BobK:
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Oct 23, 2008 7:53 p.m. Ed_Rees:
I'm hoping it's 12". Stew Mac sells 12" radius 25" scale boards. I always prefer buying pre-made ones if possible.
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Oct 23, 2008 10:59 p.m. riz:
It could easily be flatter like 16".
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Oct 27, 2008 10:47 a.m. JackDaniels:
Should be 12" radius and 24.6" scale. That is what I now use on my custom guitars too. It is possible for the radius to be different though. I just repaired a vintage Jet with a 10" radius.
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Oct 27, 2008 11:12 a.m. JazzBoxJunky:
When I re-fretted my 57' Streamliner it was an original 16" radius. My 59' 6120 looks more like 12" or 14", I'll have to double check.
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Oct 27, 2008 12:54 p.m. JBGretschguy:
Most of the vintage Gretsches I have owned were 16"
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Oct 27, 2008 12:57 p.m. JackDaniels:
Very interesting responses! I am 99% sure my 59 is a 12" radius fingerboard. I will have to check. I never checked the 57 before I sold it to Deke. If JBJ's was a 16", then I am guessing mine was too.
Right now the 59 is my only vintage Gretsch.
JD
