J, I am not sure if I even remember what he recommends. Modulus suggests WD40 on their phenolic boards, which are similar but use a cellulose paper base (iirc, that may be incorrect), and some people use bore oil. WD40 would work fine though.
Addison, phenolic resin isn't a specific thing- there are many different kinds, which slight to large variations in chemical structure. As a result, the physical properties can vary a fair bit, especially if used on in different substrates (ie, wood, glasses, etc). A fiberglass substrate is going to act differently in water than something wood or starch-based, even with the same exact resin.
I like my neck DEAD straight, too- the neck on my 6 string just settled into no relief. That was the neck I was referencing. My 5 string set-neck has some tension in the rod, though, and moves substantially more- that I have to adjust it every six months or so.
I have a friend who has a Zon with a neck that moves much more frequently. It happens. My new Modulus moves waaaaay more than my old one did. Luck of the draw?
Regular adjustment is unusual, but it can happen. If you are wildly particular (like I am), then I can imagine adjusting more often. I just have instruments that do not require it. If they did, I would get a new one. I agree with your initial comments that it should not move much/often, but just wanted to clarify that it CAN happen.
Generally they settle into something after a few years and don't move much for a while after that unless there are big climate changes.
Addison, phenolic resin isn't a specific thing- there are many different kinds, which slight to large variations in chemical structure. As a result, the physical properties can vary a fair bit, especially if used on in different substrates (ie, wood, glasses, etc). A fiberglass substrate is going to act differently in water than something wood or starch-based, even with the same exact resin.
I like my neck DEAD straight, too- the neck on my 6 string just settled into no relief. That was the neck I was referencing. My 5 string set-neck has some tension in the rod, though, and moves substantially more- that I have to adjust it every six months or so.
I have a friend who has a Zon with a neck that moves much more frequently. It happens. My new Modulus moves waaaaay more than my old one did. Luck of the draw?
Regular adjustment is unusual, but it can happen. If you are wildly particular (like I am), then I can imagine adjusting more often. I just have instruments that do not require it. If they did, I would get a new one. I agree with your initial comments that it should not move much/often, but just wanted to clarify that it CAN happen.
Generally they settle into something after a few years and don't move much for a while after that unless there are big climate changes.
