DrummerDude Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 What do you think about using an all ebony neck on your axe? (not just the fingerboard, the whole neck!) Would it kill the sound and make it too cold and lifeless because of its hardness? Anyone have experience with ebony necks? Do they exist in reality? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goth_fiend Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 I was working on a 8 string ebony neck thru and I can tell you this much, the stuff is massivly heavy! (my blank weighed in at just under 18 pounds) when I get a chance Im going to be restarting that guitar but with a maple/ebony lam, to save weight and because I think it will sound better as ebony is very bright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrummerDude Posted November 7, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 The neck-through blank alone weighted 18 pounds?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassisgreat Posted November 8, 2005 Report Share Posted November 8, 2005 The neck-through blank alone weighted 18 pounds?! ← I have no problem believing that. Ebony is some heavy stuff. I'd also be prepared for some neck dive unless you have a lot of weight in the butt too (just the way I like 'em ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goth_fiend Posted November 8, 2005 Report Share Posted November 8, 2005 The neck-through blank alone weighted 18 pounds?! ← yeah its some heavy stuff like I said, not cheap either I might add Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattia Posted November 8, 2005 Report Share Posted November 8, 2005 Honestly, given rosewoods are already pushing the weight limit a little, all-ebony necks seem like a pretty, but idiotically heavy option. Y'know, unless you're Boaz Elkyam, and make weird, crazy-lookin acoustic classical guitars with partially hollowed ebony necks to bring the weight down. No real details on how he did it, though.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gun Posted November 8, 2005 Report Share Posted November 8, 2005 For me it would be too much heavy and expensive; oh yeah a very bright neck I believe more than maple. And consider it isn't easy to work with ebony... and I'm thinking at truss rod channel, shaping and sanding. It will be hard!!! Gian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitarfrenzy Posted November 8, 2005 Report Share Posted November 8, 2005 Just like everyone has mentioned, I think you'd find the neck way too heavy, expensive, and give you a tone way too bright. I wouldn't make one, but if your heart is set on it, go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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