What do you guys think about the G&L 3 bolt neck?

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2011/07/27 16:07:39 (permalink)

What do you guys think about the G&L 3 bolt neck?


I've noticed a nice old G&L guitar for sale and it's got the wood grain just like I like it.

The thing is it has the 3 bolt neck plate.

If you are looking at an old Fender the 3 bolts are warning sign that scares you off. It seems hard to get the neck to sit as solid as the 4 bolt versions.

Was is any better with the G&Ls?


Thanks.

best regards,
mike




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    drewfx1
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    Re:What do you guys think about the G&L 3 bolt neck? 2011/07/27 16:34:59 (permalink)
    Don't know, but you might want to check here:

    http://www.guitarsbyleo.com/

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    Re:What do you guys think about the G&L 3 bolt neck? 2011/07/27 16:35:52 (permalink)
    Some prefer just a two bolt neck.



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    Re:What do you guys think about the G&L 3 bolt neck? 2011/07/27 16:38:59 (permalink)
    But didn't that guy have connection troubles?


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    Re:What do you guys think about the G&L 3 bolt neck? 2011/07/27 16:44:42 (permalink)
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    But didn't that guy have connection troubles?

    No he had friends in high places.

    Electrical storms was his problem.  He should have had anti-surge protection fitted.

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    Re:What do you guys think about the G&L 3 bolt neck? 2011/07/27 16:56:02 (permalink)
    We probably all should.

    :-)


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    Re:What do you guys think about the G&L 3 bolt neck? 2011/07/27 19:26:33 (permalink)
    Yeah, I have one of those old 3 bolt strats... bought it new at the time.
    It has stayed together fine, with the "micro adjust" and all.... but I probably wouldn't go for it now if I had the choice.

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    Re:What do you guys think about the G&L 3 bolt neck? 2011/07/27 20:08:44 (permalink)
    Jonbouy


    Some prefer just a two bolt neck.



    Hehe...  First thing I thought of as well!
     
    Personally, since I prefer guitars (and basses) that are neck-thru, I would be VERY sceptical about using one with only a three-bolt neck.  But that's just me.
     
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    Re:What do you guys think about the G&L 3 bolt neck? 2011/07/28 08:13:10 (permalink)
    I've got a 3-bolt Telecaster from 1974, and there's a bit of play.  Apparently a decent repair shop can insert a shim that will reinforce it, and i keep meaning to have that added.

    The lack of a 4th bolt wouldn't scare me away from a guitar that otherwise i liked, but given the choice i'd take 4 over 3.

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    Re:What do you guys think about the G&L 3 bolt neck? 2011/07/28 08:21:20 (permalink)
    Thanks everyone.

    best regards,
    mike


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    Re:What do you guys think about the G&L 3 bolt neck? 2011/07/28 09:03:19 (permalink)
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    Thanks everyone.

    best regards,
    mike


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