1 vs 3 piece maple bolt on neck

[nilorius]

Hello. What do You prefer on 4 or 5 string bolt on maple neck 1 piece or 3? And why?

Edited May 19, 2022 by nilorius

[Joe Nation]

If it's good quality quarter-sawn timber, especially if it's well-figured, then one piece works great. Three piece necks are a good way to reduce the risk of warping as the timber ages, as you can oppose the grains so any warping will be cancelled out by the other piece - handy to make use of otherwise-nice wood that isn't quarter-sawn. Also you can add a contrast veneer between the pieces for a distinctive look.

 

If I were building a custom bass, I'd aim for a single piece of flamed maple, but if it was a through-neck I'd probably opt for a three piece for looks.

[nilorius]

I hoped that it means something for You !!!

[Jean-Luc Pickguard]

I don't have a preference.

[neepheid]

As long as it works, I'm not bothered.  I spend very little time looking at the back of the neck, and I'm working on not looking at the front much either