has the musicman assembly changed since 1976?

[kevins]

do they still make the instruments the same way they did back in the late 70s today? or is it done differently? thanks for your help


the kevin

 

[word]

i think they did away with the oompa loompas in favor of keebler elves.

 

[jongitarz]

True. And we have newer tools now. I heard Leo used live beavers to chew the bodies into shape.(much like how my wife whups me into shape ) We now have CNC machines that can do the work of 1,000 beavers.(please don't tell Lisa)

 

[bassmonkeee]

In the 70s, there was a much higher polyester:bass ratio. Also, more hair and gold chains.

 

[jongitarz]

I bleeb it was 3:1

 

[element]

 

[bovinehost]

Also, the wood is older than it was in 1976, so you know it's going to sound better.

 

[Fuzzy Dustmite]

Along with that, the strings are also older, so if you prefer a bright crisp sound, you'll probably have to change them as soon as it arrives.

However, if you like 'em dead & thumpy, then they're great right out o' the box.

 

[Aussie Mark]

I heard that these days they use a cordless screwdriver when fitting the pickguard, whereas in the old days it was a plain old rachet screwdriver.

 

[bassmonkeee]

I heard that these days they use a cordless screwdriver when fitting the pickguard, whereas in the old days it was a plain old rachet screwdriver.

Lazy bastards...you'd think they all had to take care of the lawn, too...