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Old 12-27-2018, 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by GuitarLuva View Post
The following is from the email I got from Les a while ago:

"The difference in sound quality between the rosewood base and the printed ABS base is basically zero. We're getting a fraction more output from the ABS, that's about the only discernible difference. By 3D printing the bases we're able to set the densities, air chambers, and
transmissive properties within the structure. The outer design of the pickup base is the same as it was with the rosewood, perhaps just not as pretty with the ABS.

We're just in the process of re-doing the whole website and updating photo's and information. I apologize for still showing the rosewood.


Les"

Hopefully this will help clear some things up.
C'mon, Les, how about a choice of buying a Rosewood base HFN or an ABS base HFN? Why restrict buyers?
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