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Chamber to Reduce Weight???

Discussion in 'Luthier's Corner' started by LowBSix, Jul 8, 2013.

  1. Jul 8, 2013 #1
    LowBSix

    LowBSix

    Mar 25, 2008
    818 ~ 805 ~ L.A.
    Endorsing Artist: GHS Strings
    I'd like to take some weight off of an American Standard Jazz Alder body with Nordy pickups I've been playing....

    Am I wasting time and money?

    Should I just find a light weight body?

    How deep do I need to go on a drill press under the pickguard without going through the back??

    What size diameter should the chamber holes be?

    Is there a suggested spacing to maintain tone?


    :bag::bag::bag::bag:

    :cool:
     
  2. Jul 8, 2013 #2
    Hopkins

    Hopkins Supporting Member Commercial User

    Nov 17, 2010
    Houston Tx
    Owner/Builder @Hopkins Guitars
    The weight difference will be minimal and you will kill the value of the bass.

    The tone wont really change.
     
  3. Jul 8, 2013 #3
    LowBSix

    LowBSix

    Mar 25, 2008
    818 ~ 805 ~ L.A.
    Endorsing Artist: GHS Strings
    That's what I was concerned about... Thanks!!! :cool: