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Old 09-16-2009, 10:37 PM
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Cool 7vs5, 3vs5

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Originally Posted by Greg Lorisco View Post
Thanks Ken.

Are the 7-piece necks brighter than the 5-piece?

Same for the 3 vs 5 piece body?

Do they all have that distinctive growl? (That tone is just awesome)
If all the wood species are the same, we can compare but sound vs # of pieces. If the species of wood is different, then it's apples to oranges. Right?

7pc with Bubinga sounds brighter than 5pc with Morado. I never made a 7pc with Morado, never. The 7pc model has 7pc wings as well vs 5n5. So that's another variable.

3pc maple only neck is a different model than those with 5pc necks as well as the body wings being laminated for the most part.. apples vs oranges, again..

Basic rule; if you laminate more, the sound gets brighter. How bright is too bright. How deep is too deep? Apples vs potatoes.. Same size and texture, way way different taste..
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