Vintage Neck-thru's vs. Newer

[Tim Bishop]

Originally Posted by Ken Smith

Are you referring to the laminated Heel Cap?

Thanks Ken,

I'm sorry I wasn't more clear, however.....

I have attached a photo of one of my basses with the prior Neck-thru design that I am referring to. Does this help? While I'm not certain, I don't think this is what you are talking about in your response to me, is it? If not, could you apply my questions using the attached photo? Thanks in advance, I hope the attached photo helps.

I'm not sure when you began designing the Necks this way (like the attached photo), but the ones I attempted to refer to, I think, are from the early to mid 90's?

Also, please let me know how you would ID this type of Neck-thru (as shown in the attached photo) vs. the New and I will correct my Thread accordingly. Since I didn't explain it well, I'm sure usnig "heel-less" and "Pre '97" will be confusing.