Mel, it was really great to have you stop by. I really enjoyed it, but we just didn't have enough time to cover everything. I still had guitars and amps to drag out of the closet, plus I didn't get a chance try out your Showman and Twin.
One clarification on my custom clones. The necks measure the same thickness in profile as a Mosrite. Where my guitars differ is the extra 1/8" width at the nut. The wider nut and bigger frets gives the illusion and feel of a chunkier neck. They are the same width at the 22nd fret. Plus as mentioned they have a 25" scale. The blue burst in the photo has the 24 1/2" scale.
Now regarding Mel's, guitars. His '66 SB is one nice guitar both sound and finish. It's all original and I don't recall a blemish on it. The tri pickup Mo-Par(ts) is a cool guitar. I LOVE the variety of different tones that come from the multiple options of three pickups, in phase, out of phase, all together or one at a time. Problem is, I'd have a hard time finding a certain setting I like. Too many options.
I was really surprised at the feel of the neck. It is extra wide from the 22nd to the first fret, however the string guide is for a standard width neck, as is the bridge spacing. So that leaves about 3/16" extra on each side of the fretboard extending beyond the strings, but yet it has a great and unique feel that I fell in love with. I may have to try this on a furture project.
