Bolt-On Neck Question

Yeah, nothing's wrong with a bolt on neck.

So, it's the cheap construction of the guitar that makes it feel lifeless?

Sorry, I've never played anything nice with a bolt on neck :P

Thanks Ricochet

Yep. A well done bolt on neck works as well as any other kind.

Yep. A well done bolt on neck works as well as any other kind.

Here's another fan of bolt on necks.

You don't practice as Dr. Frank. N. Stein offline do you? :P

Maybe I'll get a second opinion..... Just doesn't look like it would have quite the sustain I'd be looking for... :wink:

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I'm not a fan of bolt on neck guitars, but it doesn't really have anything to do with the neck...Just the sound from the strat, isn't really my thing, more to do with the pups I think.

See, old Frankie did OK with his bolt on neck. :lol:

On a slightly different note, is anyone aware of a Strat-style guitar with a set neck?

I love the Strat shape but I can't get over the neck :oops:

Thanks and Rock On

Ethan

I have a Fender Telecaster FMT HH, made in Korea with a set neck. I am not sure if Fender ever put out a set neck Strat.

There are some makers who put out Strat copy with a set neck. From what I hear, Carvin makes very nice guitars. They are direct order, so I haven't had a chance to check one out in a store. Check out their website:

http://www.carvin.com/products/gisList.php?CID=SB&Hand=R

There are surely other makers: I think Schecter must make set neck Strat style guitars.

Thanks man. Rock On

Ethan

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What is it about the bolt on neck that you don't like????
Playing up high on the neck, the fat heel getting in your way????

If that's the issue, it's easily fixed.
As any acoustic player knows that hiting the high end of the fretboard is a bit difficult.
It is overcome by taking your thumb from around the back of the neck and
placing it on the bottom of the neck - in a natural position, sorta sticking out pointing
to the front.
This rids you of the problem of the bulkiness of the neck up there and makes it easier
for the knuckles of your fretting fingers to work more naturally and comfortably.
It does require you to push back more with your arm - as you wont have your thumb to
anchor your hand any longer.

As far as set neck Fender Strat's go -
For a more traditional strat look - check into the Eric Johnson signature Strat.
Not a set neck - though some mods have been made to the neck profile.

Also - you as an SG guy might like Fender's American Special series Strat-O-Sonic guitars.
Mahogany body with tone chambers, choice of Humbuckers or P-90 style single coils.
And they might just have set necks.
I'm not certain.

Ken

Thanks. I'll look into it, and I'll check my hand positioning next time I pick up a "Frankenstein" guitar :lol:

Like I said, I love the Strat style and sound, I just dont like the neck heel.

Thanks again and Rock On

Ethan

I have a variety of bolt on and glued neck guitars. I kind of like the set neck guitars but am happy playing the bolt ons. I think I'm just happy to play any guitar.

I used to prefer set-neck and neck-thru-body guitars, thinking they somehow must be superior to the 'lowly' bolt-on. But I've owned more fun-play/sounding, good-vibe guitars that had bolt-on necks. And so somewhere along the way, I lost that preference.