Joe Pass Emperor II

**ClassyTouch** · 03-20-2025, 01:25 AM

Originally Posted by Mick-7

But do the Emperor and Emperor II models have the same body and neck dimensions? If so, it would support my theory that they substituted the neck of the former for the latter nearing end of production in Korea - no time to make new E2 necks so use the E1 necks on hand.

One thing I noticed about the neck on mines vs the neck on the one I played at the guitar shop was how different they are. The one at the guitar shop felt slimmer while mines is a bit wider and fits my hand better. The build was totally different. The bottom of the neck of the on the one at the shop went flush into the body while mines has a gap between it and the body on the last few frets.

**Mick-7** · 03-20-2025, 02:54 PM

Originally Posted by ClassyTouch

One thing I noticed about the neck on mines vs the neck on the one I played at the guitar shop was how different they are. The one at the guitar shop felt slimmer while mines is a bit wider and fits my hand better. The build was totally different. The bottom of the neck of the on the one at the shop went flush into the body while mines has a gap between it and the body on the last few frets.

Sounds like you bought your guitar online? - and got a pleasant surprise.

**ClassyTouch** · 03-21-2025, 02:08 AM

Originally Posted by Mick-7

Sounds like you bought your guitar online? - and got a pleasant surprise.

A surprise and a mystery! haha! I actually bought it in person from a fellow guitarist through craigslist. I'm glad I got some clarity on it! I'm keeping it seeing as to how it seems to be a rarer odd one. I also can stop looking at GB10's!