Graphiteneckchat - calling all graphite neck enthusiasts!

[Beedster]

3 hours ago, LeftyJ said:

 

The Bunker tension-free neck comes to mind. Ibanez had them make the USRG and USATK series with this neck tech, and Bunker has been building guitars and basses with this neck since the 1970's.

They use a construction method where a steel rod holds all the string tension, while a wooden "shell" around it makes for a traditional feeling and playing instrument:

 

 

 

 

That's exactly what I was thinking, albeit I hadn't quite got to the point at which the attachment and truss rod were essentially one and the same. Headless graphite necks could be bought in a limited number of sizes - specifically heel dimensions and nut width - with the headstock shape being an option at point of sale? 

[itu]

Tuners to both sides of the headstock, like 3+1, 2+2, 3+2. I also like the idea, that the strings are inline from bridge to saddle to tuner. Zero fret and string retainer if needed, phosphorescent side dots are a must. I hate front dots/blocks. 

 

I am very bad in designing, that's why links: 

 

https://gb.pinterest.com/b25976y/guitar-headstock/ 

 

https://www.shutterstock.com/gb/search/guitar-headstock 

 

https://www.guitarpedalx.com/news/gpx-blog/the-shape-of-a-guitars-headstock-has-a-significant-impact-on-tuning-stability 

[itu]

Headless may be doable, too. Although not all bodies work well with headless design. 

[Woodinblack]

Could go for an SR5 neck, on the basis that I could just find a body to attach it to easily. 

[Wolverinebass]

@Kiwi, I didn't really have a brand in mind. You've covered the main ones. My view was totally bespoke neck to my own specs. I'd imagine that the Fender and MM necks will be the main thing for most people ordering.

 

I remember playing your graphite necked series 1 Alembic when you gave me a lift to one of the bass Bashes and really liked it.

 

Maybe we're past replacement necks here, but how about full basses a la Stienberger? Status Stealth or Buzzard? Full on one piece instruments? I've probably pushed the boat out too far there.

[Bagman]

6 minutes ago, Wolverinebass said:

@Kiwi, I didn't really have a brand in mind. You've covered the main ones. My view was totally bespoke neck to my own specs. I'd imagine that the Fender and MM necks will be the main thing for most people ordering.

 

I remember playing your graphite necked series 1 Alembic when you gave me a lift to one of the bass Bashes and really liked it.

 

Maybe we're past replacement necks here, but how about full basses a la Stienberger? Status Stealth or Buzzard? Full on one piece instruments? I've probably pushed the boat out too far there.

there was some talk 24 months ago of Gibson relaunching graphite Steinberger with Ned involved 

 

the reason always given for why no more graphite Steinberger's was cost cost cost 

the second hand , or used, market reflects this - everything I see for L2 or XL-2 is serious coin. 

 

It might not be possible for Steve to "price" into this market