Warrior neck question

[ezbprimerib]

I'm a devoted Soloist player. Love the necks. But I'd love to have a wild Warrior in my arsenal. Are the necks on the WR1 similar to the SL1 and SL2H necks? Anyone know?

[jk2171]

They are similar in that I believe that they both have the same profile and are painted necks. Some people don't dig the painted necks but if you're used to them on the soloist you won't be disappointed with a Warrior. On another note it is an excellently balanced guitar and very comfortable to play.

[Axewielder]

I've got a select series WR1 with an oiled neck, but good luck finding another one of those.

[ezbprimerib]

I've got a select series WR1 with an oiled neck, but good luck finding another one of those.

Funny you mention it. A USA Warrior just sold on EvilBAY with what appeared to be a tung oiled neck. I asked the seller if it was oiled or just a clear satin finish (which wouldn't make much sense) and he couldn't answer me clearly so I passed. What a dork that guy was.

[Axewielder]

Funny you mention it. A USA Warrior just sold on EvilBAY with what appeared to be a tung oiled neck. I asked the seller if it was oiled or just a clear satin finish (which wouldn't make much sense) and he couldn't answer me clearly so I passed. What a dork that guy was.

They seemed to appear on some but not all USA selects around when I bought it (2004). It's a great feature, and I'd like an oiled neck on all my neck-thrus given the choice.

[jk2171]

They seemed to appear on some but not all USA selects around when I bought it (2004). It's a great feature, and I'd like an oiled neck on all my neck-thrus given the choice.

Agreed it is a great feature and one of the reasons why I like DK1s so much. Hard to find on a Warrior though. If you can grab one I would!

[Axewielder]

Oiled porn time!

[ezbprimerib]

ah, the warrior neck is a wee bit slimmer than the SL's.

WR1 neck dimensions: 3rd Fret: .775”, 12th Fret: .835”
SL1 neck dimensions: 3rd Fret: .790”, 12th Fret: .850”

even better

[wilkinsi]

I have a WR1 too, with painted neck. Not a problem, I've got used to it. It actually feels thinner than the oiled neck on my WRMG. You just have to clean your prints off far more often on a painted neck.