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Talk to me about Reverend Basses

Here's the best example of what I'm talking about that I can think of: it's like "tumblehome" on a boat hull, where the fretboard is the ships deck:
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See how the sides get narrower near the top? That's the "tumblehome" or "rolled edge" - your hand never even gets near the edges of the frets, it's a really slick feel. But I can see how it takes more time and money to manufacture, too. Only other bass I've ever seen it on is a JAF custom.

Nice explanation! Aaarrrgh! Now I want to talk like a pirate!
 

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