neck to body bolt on

[x182]

ok i am working on a project.

ill cut straight to the problem ive incountered.

on most 4 string basses the tail where the neck bolts on is usually an inch thick.
on my bass it is less than half that.
will this be a problem?
will i have to strength the tail?

[FBB Custom]

Originally Posted by x182

on most 4 string basses the tail where the neck bolts on is usually an inch thick.
on my bass it is less than half that.
will this be a problem?
will i have to strength the tail?

I don't think anyone can say with certainty whether it will fail or not, but it does sound like a liability. If it's finished, I would probably leave it and see what happens. If the project is still in progress, I'd be looking at ways to build up the pocket in a way that would give real support -- like adding a 1/4" back facing to the whole body.