Help with angled bass paddle.

[BILLDOZER]

Hello, everyone.

I'm new here and have finally decided to pull the trigger on buying a blank bass body and a paddle headstock, I think.

I've read about angled vs straight headstocks and I'm wondering, if I get a routed body blank and an angled bass paddle from Warmoth, will I run in to any intonation/playability issues?  I plan to install a wraparound style bridge.

With that style bridge, I can adjust string height so there should be no issues, correct?

I know this is a super noob issue but I am a super noob lol.  Any input on this would be greatly appreciated.  :rock-on:

 

[line6man]

if I get a routed body blank and an angled bass paddle from Warmoth, will I run in to any intonation/playability issues? 

Why would you? The parts are meant for the same scale length.

 

[BILLDOZER]

if I get a routed body blank and an angled bass paddle from Warmoth, will I run in to any intonation/playability issues? 

Why would you? The parts are meant for the same scale length.

I didn't think that I would, I just wanted to get a little clarity on the subject.
Everything I've read online stresses the importance of measuring neck/headstock angles and whatnot.  I figured that was just for building from scrap but I figured I would ask.

 

[line6man]

if I get a routed body blank and an angled bass paddle from Warmoth, will I run in to any intonation/playability issues? 

Why would you? The parts are meant for the same scale length.

I didn't think that I would, I just wanted to get a little clarity on the subject.
Everything I've read online stresses the importance of measuring neck/headstock angles and whatnot.  I figured that was just for building from scrap but I figured I would ask.

Different luthiers have their preferences for break angles, volutes, etc.  It has nothing to do with playability or intonation. However, one might argue the length of the string beyond the nut or saddle affects the tension when bending, as more string length gives more metal to stretch. The amount of pressure over the nut also affects things, but of course, these differences are by no means inherent to the headstock construction. 

What have you read that stressed the importance of measuring headstock tiltback angles? The knowledge of this is only relevant when you are building a jig to cut scarf joints. Most players don't even know what angle their headstock is tilted to, but Warmoth specifies a 13 degree angle.

 

[BILLDOZER]

I meant to say neck angle, not headstock angle.  My mistake.
Basically, I think I've just read too much and I'm just looking for things that will possibly go wrong or things I am not prepared for.

 

[line6man]

I meant to say neck angle, not headstock angle.  My mistake.
Basically, I think I've just read too much and I'm just looking for things that will possibly go wrong or things I am not prepared for.

I don't believe that Warmoth offers angled neck pockets on bass bodies. In any case, there is always the option to recess your bridge.