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03-03-2013, 11:24 AM

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5 string neck graft or not?

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Posted By Ken Smith

Mike, I have what I need here to see it. The Back...

Mike, I have what I need here to see it. The Back is not purfled around like the top. Some basses are same front and back and some not. Still, this looks like typical German work from Saxony...

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03-02-2013, 10:38 PM

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5 string neck graft or not?

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Posted By Ken Smith

ok..

Now that I see a better pic of the top with the purfling going around, combined with that round back, I think this is possibly a Saxon Bass more so than Czech. Similar basses were made on both sides...

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04-02-2012, 07:01 PM

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5 string neck graft or not?

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Posted By Ken Smith

well

This is more then the basics but, it is a 3/4 and sound is an issue for 5s. I have a 3/4 (maybe) that is a 5er from birth and it is quite a boomer but, born as such. Compare the numbers to your...

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04-02-2012, 04:49 PM

Replies: 16

5 string neck graft or not?

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Posted By Ken Smith

Metric?

Please, inches, Very few people use metric in USA. Of those that do, divide by 2.54 to have a handle on it. 41.5", that is one we all understand. The rest require a calculator for me.

Forum: Luthier's Corner

04-01-2012, 12:17 AM

Replies: 16

5 string neck graft or not?

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Posted By Ken Smith

well..

5-string?

From looking at the few pictures you are showing me and without any actual measurements of the bass other than the 3/4 size, I can't see why you would pursue this as a 5-string when the...

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03-31-2012, 12:24 AM

Replies: 16

5 string neck graft or not?

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Posted By Ken Smith

4 to 5?

When was this converted? Can we see some pics of the bass? Is the bassbar beefed up for 5-strings?

You can put a wide fingerboard on that neck and fan it outwards to be wider than a 4. Also, you...

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