So do the Roasted necks get a gloss finish?

[SlappyTappy]

Kinda bums me out, the satin EBMM neck finish is one of my favorite things about them.

 

[Bass Control]

The gloss finish was used because it shows the neck figuring better than the standard wax blend would. I'm excited for the roasted maples regardless of the neck finish. This wait has been brutal!

 

[pete1000]

I would have gone for the rosewood neck if it had been finished. The head stocks looked horn deluxe, and the rest of the neck looked a little flat by comparison.
I know from experience that the less finish applied to the wood, the more 'open' the tone, but asthetics also play a role!
BTW, does any one now why the head stock of regular production examples are laquered and not just finished in the oil / wax of the rest of the neck? Surely because the head isn't subject to the sort of wear a neck is, couldn't it be finished the same, rather then be coated in a finish that adds an extra step to the production process?

 

[PeteDuBaldo]

pete1000
The headstock finish (satin or gloss) protects the silk-screened logo. This has been done for at least the past 10 years.

 

[Big Poppa]

past 30

this thread shows that you cannot please everyone

It also shows that people really should try things and then decide...

 

[ScreaminFloyd]

I know from experience that the less finish applied to the wood, the more 'open' the tone,

You must have really good hearing, Because there is no way I would be able to tell the difference tone wise. The sales will be the proof in the pudding on what makes certain people happier than others

The classic StingRay is on my radar and I dont even play bass yet. I never really considered a Bass until I played a Classic. It's a thing of beauty and the laqured vintage neck was yummy.

 

[SlappyTappy]

Just a matter of preference is all,

I've played the Stingray Classics and although BEAUTIFUL, I just couldn't get past the heavily lacquered neck. Reminds me of a 70s Fender.

To each their own.

 

[straycat113]

I have no issues with finished necks and am really glad the RM necks have them as it makes the figuring really "pop". Lets keep it real here as I would truly believe the #1 reason for anyone buying one is getting one of their favorite guitars and necks looking wickedly hot in a wild finish, and in my book mission has been accomplished.

 

[browndog]

It would be an adjustment for me to lose that feature that sold me on EBMM but most have said finished necks are slick & fast.

Some pics I’ve seen of the roasted necks are nicely figured but some are rather plain. Luck of the draw I guess when you guys start to get yours.

 

[the24thfret]

I haven't played a roasted yet, but based on my experience with many other EBMM models, I have total faith that the roasted necks will play like butter.

That's the best thing about this company... I've never been disappointed. The bar is always set very high.

 

[Basswave]

I don't mind the heavy gloss...Its does not slow me down and I dig the look.

 

[straycat113]

I doubt anyone will have any issues with the finish, as I would believe most players started on guitars with finished necks, and once they started playing Balls just put it into their head it will be an issue. If given the choice yes I would go with an unfinished neck, but then again the EB necks are the most comfortable out their. I think once it is in your hands it will be a none issue. Does anyone think about it when they pick up an acoustic.

 

[beej]

I've got two old Morses- one used to have the lacquer (Tommy did an amazing job stripping it off for me a while back), and one still does. I switch back and forth between them routinely and can't say it ever takes more than a second or two to adjust.

 

[threeminutesboy]

most of us have acoustic guitars that have lacquer and switching from EBMM to acoustic is really not a big deal

I'd love to try a roasted just to hear the sound property of the Roasted neck, as BP said we should try before judging

 

[PeteDuBaldo]

most of us have acoustic guitars that have lacquer and switching from EBMM to acoustic is really not a big deal

I'd love to try a roasted just to hear the sound property of the Roasted neck, as BP said we should try before judging

Sunday night I will try and do a controlled A/B with my Dargie GR and the Black Sugar GR with a mic thru soundboard - both have an ebony fretboard so it will hopefully give an idea of the tonal properties (aside from dodgy playing and the whole no-2-pieces-of-wood-sound-the-same)

 

[Lou]

The laquer is not a problem. I can go between my JPX and my standard JPs with no issues.

 

[threeminutesboy]

Sunday night I will try and do a controlled A/B with my Dargie GR and the Black Sugar GR with a mic thru soundboard - both have an ebony fretboard so it will hopefully give an idea of the tonal properties (aside from dodgy playing and the whole no-2-pieces-of-wood-sound-the-same)

Thanks Pete, I really appreciate that