Author Topic: What's this all about? (Read 243 times)

jazzyvee · « **on:** October 30, 2015, 11:25:05 AM »

Just giving my bass a look over and noticed this cut/slot either side of the neck core. inside. It's not something I'm worried about it just looks a different construction method not noticed on my other basses.

terryc · « **Reply #1 on:** October 30, 2015, 11:48:07 AM »

Looks like the core wings has been made from two pieces of mahogany although you would see it from the side of the bass!!!

jazzyvee · « **Reply #2 on:** October 30, 2015, 12:15:20 PM »

Yeah Terry that is what I looked for when I noticed. It doesn't look like it's two pieces. I wondered if it was the way in for the jigsaw to make the hollow core.

FC Bass · « **Reply #3 on:** October 30, 2015, 12:28:02 PM »

I don't think my '79 has those cuts, maybe custom ordered version of obscured F holes? :-)

mica · « **Reply #4 on:** October 31, 2015, 03:05:48 PM »

It's simply the hollowing access - the bandsaw has to start cutting somewhere. It's completely normal. We tend to aim it between pickups if possible now, and it's also glued up with a shim veneer as well.

Since this bass has obviously been refinished, you should make sure the shielding in the electronics cavity wasn't painted over - it's actually something I wind up seeing too frequently in refinishes.