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A bolt on neck can make a guitar have less sustain, or the notes do not ring as long. This is one major argument between Gibson and fender fans. On the upside bolt on necks are easier to adjust and replace and ALOT of people prefer the Fender tone. The main thing with a bolt on neck is to make sure it is firmly mounted. Most use wood screws but if the screws get stripped you might want to talk to a luthier about putting brass inserts into the neck and use machine screws to secure the neck.
Added 8/2010
There is a lot to argue about neck mass and contact. However, as I have seen many big manufacturers screw up neck pockets for bolt-on necks. A bolt on neck is only as good as the neck to pocket fit. The tighter the fit the better the transfer of tone and sound. The Key here is, perfect wood to wood contact and using real bolts with threaded inserts. The cheaper wood screws are OK but do not offer consistent tension. Furthermore, many builders leave, paint and paint build up in neck pockets, others using glue have a minimal tolerance of glue spaced between the wood to wood contact. Think of an electrical circuit, if a wire is broken there is no connection.
A .0001" separation can cause lose of sustain and tone. The bottom line is, as long as the "Bolt" in is done correctly more tonal quality will be evident then a set (glued in) neck. A neck through with string through is best.
If you were a big corporation and saving .25 on each guitar when you make 10,000 Guitars a month, don't you think you might have a bigger Christmas bonus?
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What are the differences between a Fender guitar with a 3-bolt neck and one with a traditional 4-bolt neck?
The main difference between a Fender guitar with a 3-bolt neck and one with a traditional 4-bolt neck is the number of bolts used to attach the neck to the body of the guitar. A 4-bolt neck provides more stability and potentially better sustain, while a 3-bolt neck allows for easier adjustment and potentially smoother playability.
What does the bolt inside the neck of your guitar do?
it tunes the guitar to make a specific sound
What is the difference in set neck and neck though body guitars?
A set neck guitar is one where the neck is glued in very carefully instead of screwed on as in bolt on necks. A neck through is one where the neck is actually part of the guitar body.
What are the different types of guitar necks available and how do they impact the playability and sound of the instrument?
The main types of guitar necks are bolt-on, set neck, and neck-through. Bolt-on necks are detachable, set necks are glued to the body, and neck-through necks run the length of the guitar. The type of neck can affect the playability and sound of the guitar. Bolt-on necks offer easier repairs and brighter tones, set necks provide better sustain and warmer tones, and neck-through necks offer improved access to higher frets and a balanced tone.
What type of guitar is the Fender Telecaster Deluxe?
The Fender Telecaster Deluxe is an electric guitar with a bolt-on neck joint and a solid body. This guitar is made of alder or ash and maple. The manufacturer is Fender.
What are the pro's and con's of set neck and bolt on guitars?
a set neck guitar has better resonance and longer sustain than a bolt on, but they are more expensive and harder to fix. and bolt ons are the opposite easy to fix and less expensive, with less sustain and less resonance
What word can follow bottle brass and guitar?
Bottle neck, brass neck, guitar neck.
When was Bolt on Neck created?
Bolt on Neck was created on 2008-09-17.
What has a neck and body but no legs?
a Guitar
How much does a guitar neck through cost in production compared to bolt on?
Bolt on necks are a bit cheaper to build so that should show up in the final cost. Personally I wouldn't have any other kind
Where can one purchase a used electric guitar neck?
You can purchase used electric guitar necks from ebay. You would have to search 'used electric guitar neck' and most likely the make of the guitar neck you are looking for.
Is the Mitchell MD 100 guitar neck glued or bolted to the body of the guitar?
The Mitchell MD100 guitar neck is glued to the body.
