mstreck Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 I've been looking around for a Les Paul... man, that's hard for a die-hard Fender guy to admit... and I have found a few that have interested me. But what is the difference between a set neck and a bolt-on as far as tone is concerned? Or is the difference mainly in the craftmanship and/or longevity of the guitar? Thanks, Mike Petting Hendrix Do you know what it's like to fall in the mud and get kicked in the head by an iron boot? Of course you don't--no one does--that never happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darklava Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 Originally posted by mstreck: I've been looking around for a Les Paul... man, that's hard for a die-hard Fender guy to admit... and I have found a few that have interested me. But what is the difference between a set neck and a bolt-on as far as tone is concerned? Or is the difference mainly in the craftmanship and/or longevity of the guitar? Thanks, MikeNot sure sustain maybe.I just bought a standard best investment I've ever made.Slim 60's neck butter neck,this guitar screams. The story of life is quicker then the blink of an eye, the story of love is hello, goodbye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstreck Posted July 21, 2004 Author Share Posted July 21, 2004 And speaking of necks... nice avatar! Petting Hendrix Do you know what it's like to fall in the mud and get kicked in the head by an iron boot? Of course you don't--no one does--that never happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitar Geezer Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 [drooling on keyboard] halle Halle halle Lynn G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billster Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 Back to the necks originally questioned. Originally posted by mstreck: But what is the difference between a set neck and a bolt-on as far as tone is concerned? Or is the difference mainly in the craftmanship and/or longevity of the guitar? Thanks, MikeDon't know about tone, per se, but most people feel a set neck offers superior sustain. Same with neck-through construction. Shouldn't affect longevity as long as its properly cared for. I've heard bolt ons are supposedly easier to make, therefore less expensive. Buy my CD on CD Baby! Bill Hartzell - the website MySpace?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmo115 Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 The other parts aren't bad either. http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/10/10_3_2.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmo115 Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 Originally posted by billster: Back to the necks originally questioned. Originally posted by mstreck: But what is the difference between a set neck and a bolt-on as far as tone is concerned? Or is the difference mainly in the craftmanship and/or longevity of the guitar? Thanks, MikeDon't know about tone, per se, but most people feel a set neck offers superior sustain. Same with neck-through construction. Shouldn't affect longevity as long as its properly cared for. I've heard bolt ons are supposedly easier to make, therefore less expensive.You're all business, Mr. Fartzell http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_1_200.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitar Geezer Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 Yes...The set neck is supposed to generate more sustain than a bolt on.........and who is the blonde? she looks familiar Lynn G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstreck Posted July 22, 2004 Author Share Posted July 22, 2004 Originally posted by guitar geezer: Yes...The set neck is supposed to generate more sustain than a bolt on.........and who is the blonde? she looks familiar That's Sharon Stone. Petting Hendrix Do you know what it's like to fall in the mud and get kicked in the head by an iron boot? Of course you don't--no one does--that never happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bbach1 Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 Originally posted by mstreck: And speaking of necks... nice avatar!Woe, woe!! don't get everybody started on the offensive necks err avatar thing again. bbach Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabriel E. Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 A set neck generally yeilds more sustain and a smoother sound. Also seems to bump the mids. A bolt on is usually brighter with a more percussive attack. Of course the way the rest of the guitar is constructed can effect this. "You never can vouch for your own consciousness." - Norman Mailer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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