Ibanez Wizard Thin Necks!

Above is the picture that is taken from Jemsite.com and we can see the cross section of an Ibanez Super Wizard and Jem neck. We can see how thin the neck actually is and that thinness isn't actually a placebo effect. Also, note the difference of the back, between a Wizard and a Jem neck. Notice the D and thin U difference respectively? That creates a big difference in terms of "feel", which can also contribute to how thick a neck feels.

Unfortunately, Ibanez no longer produces the Super Wizard necks for their mid range guitar. However, if only they show a cross section of their other current available necks in their catalogues.

The Truth about Thin Necks and Fat Necks

Thin necks and fat necks. What actually makes people go crazy about them? In my opinion, there are 2 things that contribute to a good playing guitar other than a well setup guitar. The neck and the bridge spacing. Some of us likes thinner necks while some of us prefer thick necks.

Does thinner necks equates to faster playing while thicker necks equate to slower playing? My answer to that is no. I have seen players playing slow bluesy tunes on an Ibanez (famous for their thin necks) and I have seen players shred on a Gibson Les Paul (which incidentally is well known for having baseball bat necks).

The truth is however that thinner necks does makes it easier to do fast runs, due to the shape of the neck making you having to curl your fingers at the fretboard, giving you more space to run your scales. Thick necks however gives you more grip, which also means more strength to hold down your strings or when you are performing a very hard bend (Think of opening a door knob).

Either way, do not let what you read affect your decision on your preference on a thin or fat neck. In the end of the day, it is your preference that counts the most.