Past 12th (A) fret access

GrahamG

I'm thinking of buying a guitar that gives me better access,when playing in A key up the top of the neck than my Gordy Les paul shaped Guitar,i want to keep to 21/22 frets(I've never played a 24),I suppose a very obvious option is an SG,but in over 60 yrs. of playing I've never owned one they don't gel with me?,so i'm thinking Strat or Tele shape,but with better access than my Squire CVC, all suggestions welcome.
I'm trying to find a Guitar that will help my improve my upper neck playing it's the weakest area of my playing by a good bit,so that makes it pretty weak.
In terms of budget my Gordy is my only relatively expensive Guitar & i'd prefer to go with a Budget offering,such as squire & work with it to make it decent.
I'm too old to pay for a really pucker Gibson etc,i'd hate to buy an expensive Guitar & then die before I get my moneys worth .

ICBM

PRS. SE series if you don't want to spend a fortune.

GrahamG

ICBM said:

PRS. SE series if you don't want to spend a fortune.

Thanks,ICBM.I'll start my list with these & see what else comes up,then I suppose i'll have to go the dreaded Guitar shop & try a few 

ThePrettyDamned

Esp Ltd have some great options, both the ec range and the h range (which has 24 frets).

Ec1000 has great access and hardware and is frankly cheap used... 

Maynehead

Any Ibanez super strat will give you that, even the cheap ones. Should be decent quality too.

GrahamG

Thanks,i've been checking these out(wow how many Models do Ibanez make ?).
I've also read that the Jim Root Fenders & Squires have a reprofiled heel/body/ neck plate where the neck bolts to, any knowledge on how much difference this makes compared to the standard heel ?.

FelineGuitars

I always liked the Aria PE series - although there does seem to be a jump in the price ranges of the different ranges they do now

https://www.ariauk.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=59_89

MrBump

FelineGuitars said:

I always liked the Aria PE series - although there does seem to be a jump in the price ranges of the different ranges they do now

https://www.ariauk.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=59_89

Wow!  There are some expensive Arias out there!  I seem to remember them being staples of the cheapo end of the catalogue market!

Iamnobody

GrahamG said:

I'm too old to pay for a really pucker Gibson etc,i'd hate to buy an expensive Guitar & then die before I get my moneys worth .

Buy the best you can afford - you can’t take it with you. Better die with a grin on your face.

An ES-335 has good upper fret access - I can easily play across the last frets on one compared to a Les Paul - it just sounds wank cause it’s me doing the noodling 

Good luck whatever you decide.

GrahamG

Iamnobody said:

GrahamG said:

I'm too old to pay for a really pucker Gibson etc,i'd hate to buy an expensive Guitar & then die before I get my moneys worth .

Buy the best you can afford - you can’t take it with you. Better die with a grin on your face.

An ES-335 has good upper fret access - I can easily play across the last frets on one compared to a Les Paul - it just sounds wank cause it’s me doing the noodling 

Good luck whatever you decide.

Sadly Iamnobody, it has crossed my mind that Clapton & Gilmour don't seem to have much trouble sounding great way up the neck of a Strat, so the problem is probably my lack of technique & not ease of access   & yes a Gibson 335 would do the trick, but I have to stick to my self imposed budget.
I've been googleing for more info on the Jim Root heel mod I mentioned earlier & I've found out that Fender also did this mod(or one similar) with the 2016 Elite Strat,so with me being cheap,i'm considering having the Heel on my CVC Telly modded to see if helps & at the same time I can Google upper neck playing on Y/T to see if my crappy technique can be improved & this is even cheaper  .
You never know Clapton etc,may have this mod done on their Strats,which is way they sound great,but somehow I don't think so.;) 



 

darthed1981

https://www.prsguitars.com/index.php/electrics/model/se_standard_24_2019

I've played one, they are superb, less than £500, and even look smexy.

GrahamG

darthed1981 said:

https://www.prsguitars.com/index.php/electrics/model/se_standard_24_2019

I've played one, they are superb, less than £500, and even look smexy.

Thanks,just checked this out,the dealers are also offering a Standard "Limited" any idea if this is the same Guitar,but just in a Solid Colour ?there doesn't look any difference in the specs.