Griphite neck?

[btb&dr=tone]

Anyone ever put a Moses neck on a bass?

 

 

How did it work out?

[sunburstbasser]

I'm going to, hopefully I'll have the cash by next summer.

 

I'll let you know then!

[LanEvo]

 

Originally posted by btb&dr=tone Anyone ever put a Moses neck on a bass?

No, but I have a graphite neck on my Steinberger XQ-5 (wide 5-string). And I've played lots and lots of Modulus and Status basses with graphite necks.

 

I'm a HUGE fan of the sound and feel. I prefer my necks with little to no relief and a very low action. I play with a light touch and this works best for me. With a graphite neck, you can have it laser straight and never have to adjust it again. Plus, there are no dead spots or anything. The sustain, clarity, and punch are hard to beat. Only the best custom basses are in the same league.

 

The only downside is the feel is certainly different from a wood neck. You don't get that nice, satiny grain. Instead, there's a shiny, plasticy feel. Personally, this doesn't bother me...but it seems to drive some people nuts.

 

Emre

[willsellout]

 

Originally posted by LanEvo No, but I have a graphite neck on my Steinberger XQ-5 (wide 5-string). And I've played lots and lots of Modulus and Status basses with graphite necks. I'm a HUGE fan of the sound and feel. I prefer my necks with little to no relief and a very low action. I play with a light touch and this works best for me. With a graphite neck, you can have it laser straight and never have to adjust it again. Plus, there are no dead spots or anything. The sustain, clarity, and punch are hard to beat. Only the best custom basses are in the same league. The only downside is the feel is certainly different from a wood neck. You don't get that nice, satiny grain. Instead, there's a shiny, plasticy feel. Personally, this doesn't bother me...but it seems to drive some people nuts. Emre

 

 

I too absolutely love the sound of them, but the feel does get to me. It just feels sticky. But there are trade offs with anything. For the sound, and convenience, I would take a graphite neck. They sustain forever, it's a piano-like tone, and there is no maintenence.

 

Dan

[sunburstbasser]

I liked the feel of the Moduli I've played. It was a Zon that blew me away. It was seriously the first bass I've played that was, overall, better than my Reverend.

[Billy-B]

Originally posted by btb&dr=tone Griphite neck? How did it work out?

 

 

 

I dunno, but it sounds kinda sticky to me...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(graphite might work OK, though)

 

Billy-B

[willsellout]

 

Originally posted by sunburstbasser I liked the feel of the Moduli I've played. It was a Zon that blew me away. It was seriously the first bass I've played that was, overall, better than my Reverend.

 

 

Never had the pleasure of a Zon. Had a Modulus that was allright. I actually liked the Moses neck better.

 

 

Dan

[sunburstbasser]

 

Originally posted by willsellout Never had the pleasure of a Zon. Had a Modulus that was allright. I actually liked the Moses neck better. Dan

 

 

I've played the Flea and a Vintage Jazz, and a Zon Sonus. All 4-stringers. The Zon neck just felt better to me. I know some prefer Modulus.

 

If you ever get the chance try out a Zon. My first boutique bass is gonna be a Zon.