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06-23-2010, 06:05 AM

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Thinning a thick ?

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Posted By Thomas Erickson

Well...

I can see where the graphite might keep the neck from bowing, and prevent the FB from needing dressing because of it.

I don't think the graphite is going to keep the neck from twisting though; it...

Forum: Luthier's Corner

06-23-2010, 04:34 AM

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Thinning a thick ?

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Posted By Thomas Erickson

The proper fix for a broken neck is a neck graft;...

The proper fix for a broken neck is a neck graft; a new bass, properly made with a good maple neck and thick ebony fingerboard doesn't need any reinforcement to be structurally sound - your post...

Forum: Luthier's Corner

06-23-2010, 02:19 AM

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Thinning a thick ?

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Posted By Thomas Erickson

Got it! :D I don't think there's anything...

Got it! :D

I don't think there's anything wrong with shaping a neck to suit one's preference, since it's not such an integral part of the instrument; same for adding graphite or whatever. My only...

Forum: Luthier's Corner

06-22-2010, 11:58 PM

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Thinning a thick ?

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Posted By Thomas Erickson

I'll take your word that the graphite make a...

I'll take your word that the graphite make a tonal improvement, since as you say, I haven't had the chance to compare a bass before/after the modification.

So you're of the opinion that in order...

Forum: Luthier's Corner

06-22-2010, 09:45 PM

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Thinning a thick ?

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Posted By Thomas Erickson

Seems to me like in the case of a good strong...

Seems to me like in the case of a good strong neck joint then that the brunt of an impact is going to be focused on the point of the neck where it's already weakest. Does anybody think that maybe a...

Forum: Luthier's Corner

06-22-2010, 06:19 AM

Replies: 17

Thinning a thick ?

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Posted By Thomas Erickson

I've wondered from time to time - with graphite...

I've wondered from time to time - with graphite in the neck, what happens when the bass takes a hit that otherwise would have broken the neck? What's the next-in-line for destruction?

As for...

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