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  • Ive figured out what I really like and now need some suggestions!

    I played for 12 years when younger then took almost a 20 year hiatus and got into other things, but after 16 different guitars in the last 7 years of getting into playing again, Ive figured out what I really like. My favourite for my X-large glove size hands are my RR5 neck with 44mm nut width. My favourite body shape is my Ibanez RG920. So what would I be looking for to accommodate that? Dinky, Soloist? or are there more.

    I really want that 44mm nut and neck profile of the RR5, that is the most important thing. The body can vary some. I dont mind the RR5 body, but it sucks sitting down and standing pokes in you the leg, Im use to it though. I think I would like a King V better than RR5 body.. Just gottsta have that big nut and profile!

    Thanks in advance to all who reply!
    Last edited by Erection Jackson; 11-22-2017, 06:51 PM.

  • #2
    There’s a brand you mentioned as your favourite for the body shape which had a model with a 44mm nut and a pretty big neck, but I don’t know if suggesting it here would be a good idea…


    It was a top of the line neckthru, with a high quality craftmanship, no more in production.
    A variation of their best selling model.
    It could be worthy for a test if you find one.

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    • #3
      44mm nut? That's 1 & 3/4". Jackson's standard nut width is 1 & 11/16" even on the RR5 (which would be 43mm). I'm not aware they make anything larger.
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      • #4
        Thanks Luca1973, Well I like my Jackson RR5 neck more than my Ibanez with 43mm nut. I also think the slightly thicker neck of the RR5 I know I like too. Then of course the rest of the neck on my RR5 is divine for me. I just love it to death! and I get squeaky clean D chords too..lol So I dont care really what body as long as it has that neck profile. Even a Kelly shape, just anything but but the Rhoads RR shape. Just Strat style body. You can PM about that other guitar if you like, am always interested! TY

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        • #5
          Just measured again and the RR5 stock nut is 43.89mm and right below the nut on the neck is 43.68mm. This is a 2005 RR5 all OEM.

          My 96' RR3 has a 43.18mm locking nut and right below the nut, the neck is 42.51mm.
          Last edited by Erection Jackson; 11-22-2017, 07:10 PM.

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          • #6
            The DKMG has an "RG" body and a thicker neck than other Dinky models.

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            • #7
              Originally posted by pianoguyy View Post
              The DKMG has an "RG" body and a thicker neck than other Dinky models.
              If an RG had an archtop, maybe.
              I feel my soul go cold... only the dead are smiling.

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              • #8
                For what it's worth, and this may be tangential to the discussion at hand, but there are archtopped RGs; however, they receive the RGA designation. :dunno:
                Last edited by Number Of The Priest; 11-23-2017, 08:52 AM.

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                • #9
                  Oh, yeah, forgot about the RGA, but it's still got more pointy horns and harder edges.
                  I feel my soul go cold... only the dead are smiling.

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                  • #10
                    What is the neck profile on the Mark Morton Jackson? I've never played one but I thought I remember guys here saying they have fatter necks. Wondering if those have 1 3/4" nut width.

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                    • #11
                      I have a Morton but it's not with me to measure. I think it has a standard soloist string spacing, 1 11/16 if not mistaken. The neck is one of Jackson's fattest, possibly rivaling the PC1. It's not too thick though.
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                      • #12
                        Some ESP Lynch models come with a 1 3/4" nut I believe.

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                        • #13
                          According to the Jackson website, Dominion page (https://www.jacksonguitars.com/gear/shape/dominion), here are the nut widths for the various currently-offered Mark Morton Dominion models.

                          USA: 1.6875" (42.86 mm)
                          https://www.jacksonguitars.com/gear/...d-violin-brown

                          Pro Series: 1.75" (44.45 mm)
                          https://www.jacksonguitars.com/gear/...gerboard-ivory

                          X Series: 1.6875" (42.86 mm)
                          https://www.jacksonguitars.com/gear/...rd-satin-black

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                          • #14
                            http://www.biglouguitar.com/Magnumorange.htm
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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by MetalMedal II View Post
                              I have a Morton but it's not with me to measure. I think it has a standard soloist string spacing, 1 11/16 if not mistaken. The neck is one of Jackson's fattest, possibly rivaling the PC1. It's not too thick though.
                              Yep, 1 11/16". Nice fat back shape, not really round, though.
                              I feel my soul go cold... only the dead are smiling.

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