So whats so bad about a bolt-on neck anyway?

[rspst14]

Re: So whats so bad about a bolt-on neck anyway?

It is all about how the guitar feels and how easily it plays. bolt on necks like fenders, ibanez, they are a bit bulky, but have more tone than a setneck because it is more of a wood to wood connection. A les paul will sound warmer, muddier and not as bright because there is a layer of glue between the neck and body, and glue doesnt transmit tone well at all.

I'd have to disagree. Glue does change the tone over a bolt-on, but I think it's a myth that glue doesn't "transmit" sound very well. We're not talking about a two inch thick layer of glue, we're talking about a very thin layer of glue.

Ryan

[Hellion]

Re: So whats so bad about a bolt-on neck anyway?

I was a firm advocate of set neck/neck thru guitars until about 1994, at which time I bought my first Strat. The neck joint required some getting used to, but aside from that, I now play guitars with both types of necks. It's all about what you're hearing and what you're comfortable playing.

[texasguitarslinger]

Re: So whats so bad about a bolt-on neck anyway?

Dr. Frankenstein's creature had an affinity for bolt-on necks!

[Scott_F]

Re: So whats so bad about a bolt-on neck anyway?

I've been slightly gassing for a Godin SP90 Goldtop. It's a bolt on, but the way they string through the body, I'm guessing the sustain is still there. I've never heard one person that didn't like a Godin they bought and owned for a while.

[Scott_F]

Re: So whats so bad about a bolt-on neck anyway?

My biggest gripe with bolt on fenders is that you never really know if you're getting an all-original if you buy used.

[Tyler]

Re: So whats so bad about a bolt-on neck anyway?

There is not a thing in the world wrong with a bolt on neck IMO besides it is harder to access the frets at the bottom of the neck and I am never there anyway LOL. If you ever needed to replace a set neck, you are screwed!!

Tyler