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    Even if it is, why would you do that in the age of carbon fiber rods? Some of the very best builders in the genre use only CF rods (without adjustable truss rod) to stiffen the neck.

    Every note wants to go somewhere-Kurt Rosenwinkel
  • crookedpinkycrookedpinky Glasgow✭✭✭✭ Alex Bishop D Hole, Altamira M & JWC D hole
    edited April 2021 Posts: 921

    Selmers did not have box section reinforcements. They had strengthening strips of flat duralinium bars along the length but not that box section shown in that post. Fake news I'm afraid.

    Buco
    always learning
  • ChrisMartinChrisMartin Shellharbour NSW Australia✭✭ Di Mauro x2, Petrarca, Genovesi, Burns, Kremona Zornitsa & Paul Beuscher resonator.
    Posts: 959

    Taking that theory literally then yes, any slight change in materials or construction would possibly affect the sound, but in reality, the differences would not be discernible to the listener. If we go to that extreme every piece of wood is unique so even sticking with walnut for example for the neck, the grain and density would never be identical. The legendary luthiers we refer to on this forum all had their own variation on the theme, pliage or not, bracing, bent back, laminate against solid etc, etc, and we have all seen the old photos of Favino or Di Mauro at work surrounded by necks, bodies parts and tools so it is logical to understand that compared to today's modern CNC factory technology that every instrument would have its own quirks, good or bad, all of which would in theory influence the sound.

    None of which would affect the tone, or sound, as much as the player's fingers, the attack, the vibrato and even the acoustic properties of whatever space the player happens to be in.

    We have had discussions on here in the past about the minutiae of tonal properties of bridges, tailpieces, probably even nuts, and then again debates about whether a shellac finish or nitro sounds better (I don't think anyone ever claimed modern sprayed acrylics had a superior tone!).

    No, what type of reinforcement (if any) is used inside the neck is going to be even less of a factor.

    Meanwhile, I have found Schaller Deluxe tuners with black buttons are far superior to those with white ones, much more sustain although the gold-plated ones with ivory buttons have some pleasing overtones.........discuss.

  • billyshakesbillyshakes NoVA✭✭✭ Park Avance - Dupont Nomade - Dupont DM-50E
    Posts: 1,302

    Meanwhile, I have found Schaller Deluxe tuners with black buttons are far superior to those with white ones, much more sustain although the gold-plated ones with ivory buttons have some pleasing overtones.........discuss.

    I've always found the ivoroid ones produce the warmest tones, especially when the RH is between 45-65% and the beer is IPA & above 6.0%ABV. I haven't found any direct connection with varying IBUs. ;-)~

    BucovanmalmsteenChrisMartinBillDaCostaWilliamswimAndyW
  • BonesBones Moderator
    Posts: 3,319

    I think the main issue is to pick a neck wood that is relatively light if possible but most importantly that it is STIFF. You don't want to build a 'rubber neck'. You can feel the neck stiffness by hand on any finished guitar. If it feels like a noodle it will probably adversely affect the sound.

    ChrisMartin
  • ChrisMartinChrisMartin Shellharbour NSW Australia✭✭ Di Mauro x2, Petrarca, Genovesi, Burns, Kremona Zornitsa & Paul Beuscher resonator.
    Posts: 959

    Of course it would be different with a good IPA but I was trying to avoid referring to any stimulants; that goes way back to my days as a 'Deadhead'.

  • ChrisMartinChrisMartin Shellharbour NSW Australia✭✭ Di Mauro x2, Petrarca, Genovesi, Burns, Kremona Zornitsa & Paul Beuscher resonator.
    Posts: 959

    If it feels like a noodle........well even the best black button Schallers will never keep that in tune.

    littlemarkscot
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