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Old 02-26-2013, 01:49 PM
michael s michael s is offline
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Cool Are there Carbon Fibers with 1 11/16 necks?

I have a CA Cargo with electronics that I love. Now, I'd like to get recommendations for a 000 sized CF with a 1 11/16 neck. I don't play dreds. The size and depth bother my shoulder. What do you recommend.
It would be great if folks could also recommend a dealer. I bought my Cargo from Ted at LA Guitars. thanks, michael s.
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Old 02-26-2013, 01:55 PM
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The CA GX and GXi models can be ordered with either 1 3/4" or 1 11/16" nut width. These are Grand Auditorium sized guitars. From the CA website:

"Available with 1.75" nut width or new "Narrow Neck" 1.69" nut width"

I bought my GX from Michael Stone at MacNichol Guitars. Great dealer and customer service. Plus, they're an AGF sponsor.
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Old 02-26-2013, 09:12 PM
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I have a CA Cargo with electronics that I love. Now, I'd like to get recommendations for a 000 sized CF with a 1 11/16 neck. I don't play dreds. The size and depth bother my shoulder. What do you recommend.
It would be great if folks could also recommend a dealer. I bought my Cargo from Ted at LA Guitars. thanks, michael s.
You do realize that the neck on your Cargo is 1 3/4"? Do you find it too wide?
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Old 02-27-2013, 12:44 AM
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If it was me, I'd get in touch with Ted at LA Guitars and Michael at Macnichols and follow their advice. Both are excellent to deal with and are AGF sponsors.
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Old 02-27-2013, 07:32 AM
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you certainly have several options:

You can order any Emerald with any neck width (bigger or thinner). i think that the X20-OS would be the best match for you. it sounds similar to a dread but feels much smaller when you hold it. the right arm bevel and the contoured back and sides make it really easy to hold the standard is 1 3/4 but there is no problem to order any custom neck width.

i've seen a pair of blackbirds with 1 11/16 necks. The super OM would be the best match for you

CA/Peavey offers 1 11/16 necks for some of their models like the OX and the GX (i've even seen a Legacy raw with 1 11/16)
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