This is why a fretboard with a flatter radius makes it easier to enjoy a low action with buzz-free bends. Setting up guitars is a complex topic that’s way beyond the scope of this article ...

All guitar fretboard have a radius – this is the curvature of the fretboard. The most common sizes for electric guitars are 12” (most Gibsons), 9.5” (many Fenders) and 7.5” (vintage Fenders) with ...

Whatever your preferences, or those you'll discover when you try different actions on your guitars, you can set them relatively easily by following a simple process and measuring your action and ...

I purchased this guitar for its body style, color, neck, fretboard radius, and for 24 frets. I am a massive fan of 24 frets and I wanted a Telecaster style guitar with 24 frets, this fit the bill.

By using the correct fretpad, you are essentially customizing the capo to your guitar's fretboard radius. My Seagull, for example, has a fretboard radius of 16 inches, so I needed to snap the ...

I also have a Canadian Riversong wooden guitar with a detachable neck. No complaints with it at all but it’s a standard 25.5″ scale and I’m considering getting a 24.5″ made to replace it ...

Built in Japan, the guitar itself has an offset body design with a slim profile, 24-fret neck with a compound radius fretboard. It features Gotoh hardware for "smooth tremolo action and solid ...

Various manufacturers have claimed credit for ‘inventing’ the compound radius fretboard, but it’s possible that some well-used guitars ended up with compound radius ’boards by accident.