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My latest and greatest crackpot idea...

I remember hearing in science class that every physical thing is a mass of buzzing/shaking/moving (however you want to describe it) atoms. Which leads to the theory of "freezing" atoms and creating an immovable, unbreakable object (or perhaps something like a forcefield). If I was a scientist I would try to make this a reality with.... basses. Think about it, you could get the neck/action/set up right where you want it and freeze it forever. One could make their bass unbreakable, and totally resistant to any type of aging (now we're really done changing strings lol).

I, of course, have absolutely no idea how this would be done. I'm curious if anyone here has any actual knowledge of physics or any other sciences that would be a part of something like this. All are free to weigh in on this craziness though, so let me know what you think... unless it involves counseling ;)
 
Oh thats easy .... OBVIOUSLY the strings and the bass will have to be all one piece in order to have the same thermal expansion rate (just to keep it in tune). VIbration isn't the means used on the strings any longer. Its all electronic signals running thru the piece. The fretted position simply changes the resistance across the fretboard to produce the desired sound. Happy 420 ... now go practice
 
Well yeah, I meant if the instrument could function as intended but be completely resilient to any external changes, then that'd be pretty cool. I used freezing as a layman term.
I see.

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I remember hearing in science class that every physical thing is a mass of buzzing/shaking/moving (however you want to describe it) atoms. Which leads to the theory of "freezing" atoms and creating an immovable, unbreakable object (or perhaps something like a forcefield). If I was a scientist I would try to make this a reality with.... basses. Think about it, you could get the neck/action/set up right where you want it and freeze it forever. One could make their bass unbreakable, and totally resistant to any type of aging (now we're really done changing strings lol).

I, of course, have absolutely no idea how this would be done. I'm curious if anyone here has any actual knowledge of physics or any other sciences that would be a part of something like this. All are free to weigh in on this craziness though, so let me know what you think... unless it involves counseling ;)
Just buy a steinberger!