Why aren't graphite necks more popular?

[M.R. Ogle]

Right. Next you'll be predicting composite materials will replace good old wood and become the norm for tennis rackets and hockey sticks.

Now that's just "crazy talk", LOL!!!

 

[Liam76]

I'd love to try one, but I guess I never became interested in them because I'm a big fan of woods and woodworking.

 

[pbass62]

I absolutely have become a fan of composite necks. My ZON has become a main player live. It does reward good technique and will expose bad IMO.

 

[Thumper]

Been a classic/hard rock player since the 60s. 4 years ago (give or take) played in my first Country band. Wanting to impress I took my Sadowsky VJ 5. I got the gig but they asked if I had another bass I could play. After I picked my jaw up off the floor I said yes, next practice I brought my 55-94. They said better, ok, sounds good etc. I was still crushed. Next practice I also brought my Zon 5/1 and when I played it they said that's the one.

Now in another Country band and they also prefer the Zon over the 55-94. Shockingly they slightly prefer it over my P5! So I would say neither band found it cold nor sterile (both old & classic country). Nor do I find it cold to the touch. BTW no trussrod and the neck has never moved.

 

[Ian_Flash]

Don't worry; Lucifer's Hammer ain't going anywhere! Any bass that can rock my amp over with an open E is a keeper.

Amen to that! "When someone asks you if you are a God... you tell them... YESSSSS!!!!!!!"

 

[Nephilymbass]

My guess is because there are already a ton of cheaper materials used in necks to choose from. The majority of my basses have had Wenge for the bulk of the neck material. My 7 strings neck is solid as can be and its mainly Wenge and purple heart with two truss rods and its pretty stable. If your really the type of person who wants to lay your bass on top of a couple chairs and stand on it you probably should be playing a cowbell instead of a bass anyways.

 

[Slevage]

Im a hardcore Modulus fan...but I must admit, after a while,
its hard not to want to pick up a bass with a wood neck... you forget
how much you miss the feel and tone of wood compared to graphite

I've owned 4 Moduli over the years. The Q6 was my main bass for 13 years, though I always wished it had a truss rod.

I've sold/traded those great instruments and now own 2 Elrick
NJS 5er's. One strung B-G with DR, MM's for rockin and funk,
the other strung E-C flats. I'm diggin' the wood tone of these great instruments.

 

[LanEvo]

I love the look, feel, tone, and stability. Personally, I don't see any downside.