Neck through vs bolt on . . . which is SUPERIOR?
5/4/2023
In this episode
- Why do most people start out with a bolt-on bass?
- Why neck-through basses are more expensive. - The neck join that was popularised by Leo Fender.
- Where Fodera’s deluxe (dovetail) option came from.
- How Billy Sheehan modded his bolt-on Yamaha.
- And much, much more!
Summary
Bolt-on? Neck-through? All bass guitars are essentially the same, right? Wrong! Many bass players say that bass guitars with bolt-on necks have a punchier attack than neck-through designs. In today’s episode, we’re going to highlight the pros and cons, so that you can decide which you prefer – or maybe you should have one of each!
