Anyone have any thoughts around through neck vs. Set necks for guitars? It's about time for a new one and this obviously plays into the decision. Currently playing an American fat strat (HSS), which is a bolt on. I guess bolts aren't too bad as that's what Fender does but time to add something new.
Looking at Carvins - DC series, which are neck-through, and look very nice with the 5-piece neck visible, but the CT-6 california carved tops are also looking pretty good - they are set necks.
I was pretty convinced neck-through is the way to go for bettter sustain, maybe bettter intonation and all around more solid, but am curious of the pros-cons of each since the CT-6s look so fine.
The CT-6 has a 20mm carved top - would go w quilted maple. What is the trade off on neck-through vs. Set neck, especially considering the one piece thicker carved top? Impact on sound, intonation, all around stability and longevity?
Thanks -
Pat
Looking at Carvins - DC series, which are neck-through, and look very nice with the 5-piece neck visible, but the CT-6 california carved tops are also looking pretty good - they are set necks.
I was pretty convinced neck-through is the way to go for bettter sustain, maybe bettter intonation and all around more solid, but am curious of the pros-cons of each since the CT-6s look so fine.
The CT-6 has a 20mm carved top - would go w quilted maple. What is the trade off on neck-through vs. Set neck, especially considering the one piece thicker carved top? Impact on sound, intonation, all around stability and longevity?
Thanks -
Pat