GuitArtMan
09-29-2010, 04:38 PM
My Bora Bora Blue Hollow Drop Top Classic is back home after having a new neck put on it:
http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww268/GuitArtMan/BoraBora1.jpg
I went with a 1 11/16" at the nut TA +0.05 over even taper neck with the shoulders down slightly. I was lucky enough to be able to drive up and visit the shop before I ordered the neck. Tom was kind enough to let me play a few different neck shapes/sizes. I liked the depth of the +0.05, but the shoulder started to feel a little chunky in my small hands. I then asked Tom if I could have a +0.05 over neck, but with the shoulders of the +0.03 over neck. He looked at me funny, but then said they could do it.
All I can say is they nailed it! This is exactly what I was looking for. The neck fits my hands like a glove. I love the added depth as I like to feel the neck in the back of my palm, but the softened shoulders keeps it from feeling too big. Perfect! Gotta get back to playing it!
Bob
PS Sorry for the crappy photo. I just wanna go play the thing!
http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww268/GuitArtMan/BoraBora1.jpg
I went with a 1 11/16" at the nut TA +0.05 over even taper neck with the shoulders down slightly. I was lucky enough to be able to drive up and visit the shop before I ordered the neck. Tom was kind enough to let me play a few different neck shapes/sizes. I liked the depth of the +0.05, but the shoulder started to feel a little chunky in my small hands. I then asked Tom if I could have a +0.05 over neck, but with the shoulders of the +0.03 over neck. He looked at me funny, but then said they could do it.
All I can say is they nailed it! This is exactly what I was looking for. The neck fits my hands like a glove. I love the added depth as I like to feel the neck in the back of my palm, but the softened shoulders keeps it from feeling too big. Perfect! Gotta get back to playing it!
Bob
PS Sorry for the crappy photo. I just wanna go play the thing!