nilorius Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Nation Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilorius Posted May 19, 2022 Author Share Posted May 19, 2022 I hoped that it means something for You !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 I don't have a preference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 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 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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