Neck binding but no body binding

[Laker2611]

Hey gang,
This is my first post so I hope I'm putting this topic in the right place. I've noticed I've never seen a guitar with a neck binding but no binding on the guitar body itself. Is that due to issues with a build or because it would look really weird (understanding that looks are personal). I'm asking because the Velocity build I'm looking to do would prevent me from adding binding. Thanks in advance!! :rock-on:

 

[Timmsie95]

Well actually, if you look at the Gibson SG Standard, and the Fender American Deluxe Jazz bass, and quite a few other guitars, they have neck binding, but no body binding, and it looks pretty good, imo. It's all personal though.

 

[Laker2611]

Awesome. I'll go check those out. Thanks  :yourock:

 

[pabloman]

I've had a few guitars that way. My SG Standard, Jackson Dinky, and the RG 350 all are like that. They look fine to me. I say go for it.  :headbang:

 

[Cagey]

I think historically, binding was used on acoustics to hide and/or strengthen body edge joints rather than for aesthetic purposes, so you saw it on bodies but usually not necks. Then they started doing necks to match the bodies and hide the fret ends, as well as to look fancy. Then as construction techniques improved it became a purely cosmetic thing, and finally we're back to hiding edges as more manufacturers are using laminates on the tops and want to hide the fact. On electrics, I'm sure it's always been a cosmetic thing so you can do what you want.

 

[Laker2611]

Nice one. Thx gang.

 

[Logrinn]

You actually often see binding on Jazzmaster necks and as you might know, the Jazzmaster body doesn't have any binding.

Same thing with the similarly shaped Jaguar:

So I'm with the others here: Do what you want. A unique guitar is sometimes the best looking one!  :icon_thumright:

 

[ByteFrenzy]

I have a black bound (and black block inlays) neck on my 51P bass. It's not supposed to be historically accurate, just thought it combined well to form the complete picture.

 

[Verne Bunsen]

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