Neck angle on 1987 Model 6

[Þor]

Anyone know what the neck angle is on the Model 5 & 6 neck thru with the non recessed Floyds?

[toejam]

Not sure of the degree, but it's tilted back to keep the trem higher off the body and not straight like it would be on a recessed Floyd.

[Number Of The Priest]

Did the Kahler-equipped Model 5 and 6 have angled necks too?

[toejam]

Hmmm, good question. I don't know much about the models with Kahlers, as I've never really liked playing them. I had a friend with two Washburns in the '80s... liked the guitars but not the feel of the Kahlers.

[Axewielder]

In general I believe the neck angle to be similar between Kahler and NR Floyd-equipped guitars.

[EntrailsOfU]

Because the Kahler sits so high on the body and the saddles usually sit fairly high to add pressure, the neck has to be angled for correct action. I can't tell you the degree either, but I can definitely tell you the neck is angled. I have a guitar from another company that has no neck angle and a Kahler, the action is terrible without a shim in the neck pocket to add angle. Makes me wonder if it shipped like that but I sure hope not.

[pianoguyy]

Because the Kahler sits so high on the body and the saddles usually sit fairly high to add pressure, the neck has to be angled for correct action. I can't tell you the degree either, but I can definitely tell you the neck is angled. I have a guitar from another company that has no neck angle and a Kahler, the action is terrible without a shim in the neck pocket to add angle. Makes me wonder if it shipped like that but I sure hope not.

I am sure someone measured over the years to show this, but...
The Model 6 had a non-recessed tremolo. It didn't sit lower than a Kahler.