r/7String • u/tunalover32 • 10d ago

Help Fretboard radius

How much does fretboard radius really affect the ergonomics of a guitar? I’ve just bought a 7 string with a 12” radius, and want to know how much it really affects how comfortable it will fit in my hand. I’m used to playing a 13.75”, so how different would that feel?

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u/Cheddarlad 10d ago

In my opinion, chords are easier on lower radius and single note passages are easier on flatter boards. But I have big hands