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jazzyvee
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Username: jazzyvee

Post Number: 4753
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Friday, October 30, 2015 - 11:25 am:   Edit Post

Just giving my bass a look over and noticed this cut/slot either side of the neck core. inside. It's not something I'm worried about it just looks a different construction method not noticed on my other basses.

terryc
Senior Member
Username: terryc

Post Number: 2441
Registered: 11-2004
Posted on Friday, October 30, 2015 - 11:48 am:   Edit Post

Looks like the core wings has been made from two pieces of mahogany although you would see it from the side of the bass!!!
jazzyvee
Senior Member
Username: jazzyvee

Post Number: 4755
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Friday, October 30, 2015 - 12:15 pm:   Edit Post

Yeah Terry that is what I looked for when I noticed. It doesn't look like it's two pieces. I wondered if it was the way in for the jigsaw to make the hollow core.
fc_spoiler
Senior Member
Username: fc_spoiler

Post Number: 1823
Registered: 5-2006
Posted on Friday, October 30, 2015 - 12:28 pm:   Edit Post

I don't think my '79 has those cuts, maybe custom ordered version of obscured F holes? :-)
mica
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Username: mica

Post Number: 8660
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Saturday, October 31, 2015 - 3:05 pm:   Edit Post

It's simply the hollowing access - the bandsaw has to start cutting somewhere. It's completely normal. We tend to aim it between pickups if possible now, and it's also glued up with a shim veneer as well.

Since this bass has obviously been refinished, you should make sure the shielding in the electronics cavity wasn't painted over - it's actually something I wind up seeing too frequently in refinishes.

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