DO SCALLOPED NECKS REALLY MAKE A DIFFERENCE?


satriani_is_great
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01/05/2002 10:59 pm
I just scalloped my neck from the 12th fret to the 24th, about 1.5mm, and I can't seem to hear any difference, the strings bend the same, the clarity of the notes seem the same, why do people scallop necks? when u press down a string, it's not touching the fretboard, so how is it easier to bend if it's not in the "scoop"??? when u supress it all the way it moves a half step up.
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lalimacefolle
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01/06/2002 12:33 am
Well, why did you scallop it in the first place?
I have heard that it gave you more control over your tone...
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trendkillah
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01/06/2002 9:34 am
Btw, the string should never touch the fretboard, even with unscallopped fretboards.

The difference is that they are harder to play, if you apply to much pressure, you go out of tune very easy. This means you have to use a light touch, wich means in the end you'll be playing faster. And bends are supposed to be easier cause your fingers won't touch the fretboard.


Greetz, TK
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