DangerousR6
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It's a V man, it's supposed to be unbalanced... :doh:
Weight of Padouk vs. Maple
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Kostas
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Unique choice finger board/binding//sharkfin inlays/quilt veneer on headstock: All these equal to a lot of money so you would lose if you were going to sell it or just order a similar one. The PRO necks are heavier than single truss rods, I have one and I don't want another. Thankfully mine is in a mid weight body and balances well but in general it's not a good idea to pair light weight bodies with PRO necks.
It would be a good idea if you could pair it with a single rod neck from lighter woods but Warmoth does not manufacture angled VM necks. I agree about keeping the neck, a good belt will help when you play.
It would be a good idea if you could pair it with a single rod neck from lighter woods but Warmoth does not manufacture angled VM necks. I agree about keeping the neck, a good belt will help when you play.
FWIW, I found the fix. Cagey hit on it with the forward strap mount location. I had it on the back of the body, just below the neck plate. I drilled out a strap button to accommodate a neck screw, then mounted the strap button using the upper left neck screw (longer screw also, of course). Now it is perfectly balanced.
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I'm glad that worked out for you.
Personally, I couldn't tolerate a guitar I couldn't sit with, but that's just me. I'm half-assed crippled, so I don't wanna fight with my instruments. Most of those old acid-trip induced designs Gibson came up with won't work for me. Leo wasn't much of a mechanical engineer, but he had the right idea when it came to body comfort.
Personally, I couldn't tolerate a guitar I couldn't sit with, but that's just me. I'm half-assed crippled, so I don't wanna fight with my instruments. Most of those old acid-trip induced designs Gibson came up with won't work for me. Leo wasn't much of a mechanical engineer, but he had the right idea when it came to body comfort.
