Double Secret Probation set-up

[kokorollc]

Not the only builder using compound radius...

This isn’t compound radius. It’s a solution for a problem that has existed since the first fender guitar. Moreso the first fender bass.

 

[kokorollc]

Don’t ask me. Ask Gary Willis and Hadrian ferraud.

 

[Dynacord]

This isn’t compound radius. It’s a solution for a problem that has existed since the first fender guitar. Moreso the first fender bass.

You mentioned NYC models and many of those do have compound radius. Yes, ski ramp/jump repairs are very common on bolt on necks and have been done since at least the 60s. I worked in a repair shop in the 90s and we did many (pull the upper frets, shave the upper board, refret and dress - note that as often as not pre CBS Fenders have missing, replaced or very thin/partly sanded through 19th fret dot due to this). Of course, not all bolt ons develop this so the idea of doing it preemptively is interesting...

 

[kokorollc]

I’m happy to know that this has been a solution for years. When I sight my action down the neck I noticed this fretboard shave. It’s the best playing instrument I’ve ever had.

 

[kokorollc]

I’m happy to know that this has been a solution for years. When I sight my action down the neck I noticed this fretboard shave. It’s the best playing instrument I’ve ever had.

Because of this I can set up dead flat or even a slight back bow and be perfect action on every fret.