Neck Profiles - 99’ Custom 22 Artist Package

[Bduuubs311]

I am looking to get my first American built PRS and the seller does not know which neck profile the guitar has. I have only played my SE models over the years and I understand the ones I own have Wide Fat neck profiles. Is this most likely on the custom 22’s from the nineties? I have seen others that have the WF profile listed online but just wanted to confirm since I can’t see it in person.

The link is below, any thoughts?
Can I submit the serial number somewhere to confirm specs?

https://reverb.com/item/66263025-1999-prs-custom-22-transparent-amber
https://reverb.com/item/66263025-1999-prs-custom-22-transparent-amber

 

[garrett]

It could be either Wide Fat or Wide Thin. Can't tell by SN.

If they have the hang tag, it should say. Or they can measure the neck depth with calipers. Or pull the bridge pickup and the neck profile will be noted in the pickup cavity.

 

[Bduuubs311]

Thanks @garrett hopefully they will be willing to open that up and take a look. If I can get some additional pics maybe I can tell.

The only details I got from them were, “I would say the neck is a hybrid of a 50’s and 60’s Gibson neck. Right in the middle. Feels great.”

I’ve never played a Gibson before so I have no idea. Thanks again!

 

[dmatthews]

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[SinSir]

The only details I got from them were, “I would say the neck is a hybrid of a 50’s and 60’s Gibson neck. Right in the middle. Feels great.”

Gotta love guitarists descriptions.. I'd say WideFat by that. Definitely not WideThin

 

[sergiodeblanc]

Gotta love guitarists descriptions.. I'd say WideFat by that. Definitely not WideThin

In Gibsonese 50’s is “fat” and 60’s is “skinny”.

It’s a non-answer.

 

[SinSir]

In Gibsonese 50’s is “fat” and 60’s is “skinny”.

It’s a non-answer.

Like PRS WideFat not really fat but fatter than thin. WideThin not really thin but not fat. And neither is wide but wider than regular.

 

[Simon Says]

Neck Profiles

Neck Profiles Below is an explanation of the shapes of all current and many past PRS neck shapes. US Model Neck Shapes PATTERN NECK SHAPES - CURRENT Neck shapes have always been a high priority for...

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PRS Neck Profiles Explained: Comparing Shapes and Sizes - Pro Sound HQ

There are 6 main PRS neck profiles: All these necks are based on the C-shape and have the following dimensions: Neck Shape Fretboard Width at Nut Fretboard Width at Body

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99 is pre pattern. My Standard 24 from that year is described simply as "regular". I have the catalogue from the 1999 in my house, I can look up after work what Custom 22 was offered with

 

[DISTORT6]

In Gibsonese 50’s is “fat” and 60’s is “skinny”.

It’s a non-answer.

Gotta go with this.
The neck on my Rossington LP matches my WF necks.
My friends LP with a 60s neck feels like the WT on my Mira.

 

[gush]

I'm i the only one that hates the pattern nomenclature???

 

[SinSir]

I'm i the only one that hates the pattern nomenclature???

Nah you're pattern regular in your thinking

 

[sergiodeblanc]

Nah you're pattern regular in your thinking

Wait, which one is that again?

 

[RC Mike]

I'm i the only one that hates the pattern nomenclature???

PRS does find great ways to screw up the simple stuff. Fat, Thin, Narrow, and Vintage would have been good.

 

[Bduuubs311]

All I know is I love the necks on my SE’s so I am looking for that kind of feel. I may just have to take a risk and just get it to find out lol.

 

[Birdsofprey]

^ Now that’s the right answer. I’d bet wide fat.

 

[TFC]

Wait, which one is that again?

That the standard response.

It is always disappointing when a store, especially one like Norman's which should know better, doesn't bother providing the basic specs.

 

[Simon Says]

PRS does find great ways to screw up the simple stuff. Fat, Thin, Narrow, and Vintage would have been good.

Dunno, I think pattern thin is really lit. Not as thin as people would expect. Just overly great C-shaped neck

 

[TFC]

Dunno, I think pattern thin is really lit. Not as thin as people would expect. Just overly great C-shaped neck

Nothing wrong with the shapes themselves. It's how they're named that is annoying.

 

[Simon Says]

Nothing wrong with the shapes themselves. It's how they're named that is annoying.

Yeah, I fully understand people losing their head over it

 

[Simon Says]

99 is pre pattern. My Standard 24 from that year is described simply as "regular". I have the catalogue from the 1999 in my house, I can look up after work what Custom 22 was offered with

1999 Custom 22 had Wide Fat neck according to my catalogue. Wide Thin was available as option, though