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Old 04-13-2009, 05:27 AM
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30mm overstand? Is that what you have there? Quite low in my book. Most builders today use from 35-40mm. Decreases the angle of the Neck to the player and helps with the Top tension as well. Keeps the hands closer to the body when playing with less angle pitch I would think.

Thanks Ken, I raised it to 40mm. And now this bass has KS stamped on the back in tribute to your many suggestions (kidding).
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