Lynch's fretboard radius

[Soap]

I'm gonna do a Warmoth orange quilt top Lynch strat copy, of the guitar he plays in the opening the reh video.

With that said, anyone know for certain his fretboard radius?
I know he prefers them straighter the most, but, I'd like to know the spec so I can have it when ordering the neck. 12-16 or 16 all the way? Myself, I dunno.
Thanks a bunch and I appreciate the help.

[Rupe]

If you are going to play it, why not go with the radius that you prefer? I can see copping the look, but it makes no sense to use dimensions that may not be as comfortable to you if this axe is actually going to be played...kinda like wearing size 23 shoes when you play basketball because you like Shaquille O'neal.

[JohnnyMac]

Personally I'd do the 12-16 that way You have the best of both worlds

[toejam]

If you are going to play it, why not go with the radius that you prefer? I can see copping the look, but it makes no sense to use dimensions that may not be as comfortable to you if this axe is actually going to be played...kinda like wearing size 23 shoes when you play basketball because you like Shaquille O'neal.

+1. I love the look and sound of a Fender Strat, but I'd never care to own one with the 7.25" vintage radius! I can barely deal with my Double Fat Strat and its modern 9.5" radius. 12", 14" or 16" or compound is the way to go.

[Seventh Avenged]

this may be a completely ridiculous question, and i probably know the answer anyway, but just so i'm clear...

what exactly is a radius?

the fretboard straightness, i guess? the curved-ness of old strats and such?

[Rupe]

It's the curve of the fretboard. Imagine taking that curve and contining it until you formed a circle. The radius of that circle is where the term comes from. The smaller the radius, the more curve to the fretboard. Smaller radii are good for chording but bad for soloing and bending notes (they fret out easily).

[rjohnstone]

It's how round or flat the fret board is.
Look down the neck of your guitar and you'll see what I mean.
Compound radius necks are real popular as they start out pretty round towards the nut, but flatten out as you get closer to the heel.

Edit: Rupe types faster than I do. :-)

[Rupe]

It's how round or flat the fret board is.
Look down the neck of your guitar and you'll see what I mean.
Compound radius necks are real popular as they start out pretty round towards the nut, but flatten out as you get closer to the heel.

Edit: Rupe types faster than I do. :-)

There was some value added with your explanation of compound radius so its all good!

[MikeE]

Visuals help...

http://www.warmoth.com/guitar/necks/anatomy_content.cfm?fuseaction=radius

[Soap]

Personally I'd do the 12-16 that way You have the best of both worlds

+1
Had some time to think it over abit while at work.
I'm gonna do the head to heel 12-16 radius.
Thanks gang for the responses.

[Davey]

lynch has a straight 14" radius.. at least on the Jfrog

[Seventh Avenged]

soap, sorry for jacking the thread, brother!

guys, thanks for the help, its now very clear to me!!!