Fattest necked Junior on a budget?

zepp76 · September 2019

stimpsonslostson said:

PRS SE One? I believe it's got their "Wide Fat" neck on it.
It's like a modern LP Jr with impeccable build quality. You may wish to add a tone control, but that's simple enough to do.

https://theguitarnook.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_20180410_125258.jpg

Yes I’ve been keeping an eye out for a PRS One korina or TV Yellow but they are like rocking horse poo! Also a bit above my present budget. Thank you for the idea though.

Teyeplayer · September 2019

Creed_Clicks said:

@Teyeplayer this sounds like an interesting project to do. Any tips on where I could start regarding kits or bodies etc?

@GSPBASSES is your man for a body and neck. I’m sure I also recently read a post by @Danielsguitars suggesting he’d be making kits to soon.

Either way, get a kit from one of the reputable guys off here and then spec as you desire.

I finished mine in tru oil, did the whole walnut stain, tru oil and satin sheen finish. It’s come up real well. Pickguard is genuine celluloid from @IvisonGuitars who’s an absolute gent to deal with, @Alegree pickup, cts vintage taper pots from @gavin_axecaster, kluson tuners and faber bridge to finish -oh, and a gator hardcase. Needs a better set up than I can do, but I know when it’s done it’ll be a blinder.

Here’s a link to the finished guitar:
https://www.flickr.com/gp/157224850@N02/8Jq88H

Apologies op for hijacking your thread, I’ll get back in my box now.

zepp76 · September 2019

Teyeplayer said:

Creed_Clicks said:

@Teyeplayer this sounds like an interesting project to do. Any tips on where I could start regarding kits or bodies etc?

@GSPBASSES is your man for a body and neck. I’m sure I also recently read a post by @Danielsguitars suggesting he’d be making kits to soon.

Either way, get a kit from one of the reputable guys off here and then spec as you desire.

I finished mine in tru oil, did the whole walnut stain, tru oil and satin sheen finish. It’s come up real well. Pickguard is genuine celluloid from @IvisonGuitars who’s an absolute gent to deal with, @Alegree pickup, cts vintage taper pots from @gavin_axecaster, kluson tuners and faber bridge to finish -oh, and a gator hardcase. Needs a better set up than I can do, but I know when it’s done it’ll be a blinder.

Here’s a link to the finished guitar:
https://www.flickr.com/gp/157224850@N02/8Jq88H

Apologies op for hijacking your thread, I’ll get back in my box now.

Not hijacking at all as I’m very interested in possibly building a junior from scratch, then at least I’m getting the very best parts I can afford instead of buying a whole guitar and having to swap out all the parts and having them laying around languishing! You’ve planted a seed in my head and I’ve even seen the correct TV yellow I want in a rattle can hmm what to do?!

zepp76 · September 2019

@Teyeplayer does @GSPBASSES have his own website or do I contact him on here for availability and prices? Any help would be greatly appreciated, thank you.

Teyeplayer · September 2019

zepp76 said:

@Teyeplayer does @GSPBASSES have his own website or do I contact him on here for availability and prices? Any help would be greatly appreciated, thank you.

Message through here or do a wtb thread and see if anyone already has a kit that they haven’t started that they would be happy to let go of. Think there may be a few about.

zepp76 · September 2019

Teyeplayer said:

zepp76 said:

@Teyeplayer does @GSPBASSES have his own website or do I contact him on here for availability and prices? Any help would be greatly appreciated, thank you.

Message through here or do a wtb thread and see if anyone already has a kit that they haven’t started that they would be happy to let go of. Think there may be a few about.

Ok, cool. Thank you for the quick reply.

Teyeplayer · September 2019

zepp76 said:

Teyeplayer said:

zepp76 said:

@Teyeplayer does @GSPBASSES have his own website or do I contact him on here for availability and prices? Any help would be greatly appreciated, thank you.

Message through here or do a wtb thread and see if anyone already has a kit that they haven’t started that they would be happy to let go of. Think there may be a few about.

Ok, cool. Thank you for the quick reply.

I believe @Fifty9 had one that hadn’t yet been assembled earlier in the year -might still have it.

Fifty9 · September 2019

Hey chaps, I do still have it & not got round to doing anything with it as yet. Happy to let it go to someone who is keen to do he project. These really are a fantastic base for a top quality jnr dc

zepp76 · September 2019

Fifty9 said:

Hey chaps, I do still have it & not got round to doing anything with it as yet. Happy to let it go to someone who is keen to do he project. These really are a fantastic base for a top quality jnr dc

Thank you for taking the time to reply but I’m afraid I’m only after an SC Junior not DC.

Creed_Clicks · September 2019

@Teyeplayer how much would all of that set you back? Might be something to tip
away on over time ...

Teyeplayer · September 2019

Creed_Clicks said:

@Teyeplayer how much would all of that set you back? Might be something to tip
away on over time ...

Tbh mate it’s the same as any parts build, but more than you’d expect!

I’d say it was about £650ish and then the case on top. There are probably a few smaller hidden costs (tru oil, sand paper, etc) that take that up to closer to 700, but I’m ignoring those and not telling the wife!!

EricTheWeary · September 2019

Just to pointlessly throw something into the pot Slick guitars do a double cut Jr which is relatively low cost. Only review I could find says it doesn't have a fat neck. Also no UK distribution so get in quick before Brexit...but the Slick guitars do seem to be good VFM.

Creed_Clicks · September 2019

zepp76 said:

Philly_Q said:

Afraid I haven't tried any of these guitars and I don't know the specs.

As a general observation, it seems to me that budget guitar brands tend to use fairly slim necks on most models because that's what most people prefer - or don't care about one way or another. Relatively few people want a very fat (or very thin) neck so it's not very cost-effective to cater to those extreme ends of the market.

Try before you buy, if you can... or take advantage of dealers' return policies!

(For what it's worth, I'm with you, I much prefer guitars with bigger necks.)

@Philly_Q it does seem to be that way, I’ve just done a virtual build on the Gordon Smith site and it comes out at £870! I nearly bought one a couple of months ago but I got hit with a nasty council tax bill so that was the end of that! I do have some top spec air rifles and metal detecting gear I could sell but I’m loathe to do so.

How thick are the GS necks ? There’s one on sale

Philly_Q · September 2019

Creed_Clicks said:

zepp76 said:

Philly_Q said:

Afraid I haven't tried any of these guitars and I don't know the specs.

As a general observation, it seems to me that budget guitar brands tend to use fairly slim necks on most models because that's what most people prefer - or don't care about one way or another. Relatively few people want a very fat (or very thin) neck so it's not very cost-effective to cater to those extreme ends of the market.

Try before you buy, if you can... or take advantage of dealers' return policies!

(For what it's worth, I'm with you, I much prefer guitars with bigger necks.)

@Philly_Q it does seem to be that way, I’ve just done a virtual build on the Gordon Smith site and it comes out at £870! I nearly bought one a couple of months ago but I got hit with a nasty council tax bill so that was the end of that! I do have some top spec air rifles and metal detecting gear I could sell but I’m loathe to do so.

How thick are the GS necks ? There’s one on sale

They offer a "thin" profile (19mm at 1st fret, 21mm at 12th) and a "thick" one (22/24). I'd prefer 23/25 but I could just about live with the thick profile.

Creed_Clicks · September 2019

Philly_Q said:

Creed_Clicks said:

zepp76 said:

Philly_Q said:

Afraid I haven't tried any of these guitars and I don't know the specs.

As a general observation, it seems to me that budget guitar brands tend to use fairly slim necks on most models because that's what most people prefer - or don't care about one way or another. Relatively few people want a very fat (or very thin) neck so it's not very cost-effective to cater to those extreme ends of the market.

Try before you buy, if you can... or take advantage of dealers' return policies!

(For what it's worth, I'm with you, I much prefer guitars with bigger necks.)

@Philly_Q it does seem to be that way, I’ve just done a virtual build on the Gordon Smith site and it comes out at £870! I nearly bought one a couple of months ago but I got hit with a nasty council tax bill so that was the end of that! I do have some top spec air rifles and metal detecting gear I could sell but I’m loathe to do so.

How thick are the GS necks ? There’s one on sale

They offer a "thin" profile (19mm at 1st fret, 21mm at 12th) and a "thick" one (22/24). I'd prefer 23/25 but I could just about live with the thick profile.

Tempted by this but used to Jazzmaster necks so...

https://www.gordonsmithguitars.com/shop/stock-guitars/gs1-60-heritage-vintage-white/

Creed_Clicks · September 2019

Would anyone know of options for bolt on neck on a junior style guitar but with a bridge P90. I suppose similar to the current Epiphone LP Junior, but a bit higher quality. Would a kit achieve this? If so, are there bodies out there where necks can be fitted like fender strats, teles etc.

BeardyAndy · September 2019

I noticed that Gordon Smith offer neck width options so maybe a pre owned GS1 could be a good call.

BeardyAndy · September 2019

Creed_Clicks said:

Would anyone know of options for bolt on neck on a junior style guitar but with a bridge P90. I suppose similar to the current Epiphone LP Junior, but a bit higher quality. Would a kit achieve this? If so, are there bodies out there where necks can be fitted like fender strats, teles etc.

I'd buy the Epi' and mod the crap out of it, pretty sure they'd do a better job of matching a body to a neck than me!

Creed_Clicks · September 2019

@zepp76 Here´s another option which may grab your interest. A Tokai SG Junior - https://www.fanaticguitars.com/en/product/tokai-sg-junior-cherry/

Chinese made, so not sure how good these are. Maybe not much of a muchness between these and the Custom 77 or Vintage brand ones?

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