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I, too, like the contoured fret board ends but like other cosmetic things, I put them last in upgrades. If I was going to throw caution to the wind and 'do it all' I'd do another one, an X10 woody with custom length, exposed CF weave symmetric custom color-matched bridge, slotted headstock and curved fret board end. It really starts to be a rabbit hole though and the customization up-charges add up really fast.
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Methos;
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I wanted to have a curve in the end of the fretboard that matched the signature curve in the bridge. My new X30 which is will probably be finished in a few weeks also has something special, well 2 things actually, that should make it fairly unique., but I ain't spillin the beans yet! Todd |
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The fretboard on my X10 was easy: keep it straight so it looks right with the humbucker pickup...
Humbucker on an acoustic? Well, there's another interesting option for you. |
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I spent weeks fretting over the fretboard contour. Guitarists all said slant it so you can use the high frets. Non-guitarist artist buddies said slant it the other way so it follows the contour of the body, from the cutaway to the waist that goes against your ribs. I've never played a fret above 12 so I went with the visual flow, but I'm sure it makes many a purist's skin crawl.
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I kept it straight for my 10s as well. I don’t think they make fancy curved humbuckers.
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I agree - it definitely is expensive and the additions add up quick! Given that it's a thread asking for suggestions, it seemed a shame to not throw up a few examples!
I'm a bit torn about it. It looks really cool to have a swoopy end. When I had an X20 I did find it fun to tap harmonics on the 24th fret, which you can't do if you chop it off. Plus it's $200 that could be spent on a custom scale length or profile, which make a much bigger difference.
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I ordered with a veneer. I am going with the stock neck and play the larger scale length typically, but went pinless (again aesthetic), and K&K with a fretboard mod. |
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Can't get this app to add a photo (says I don't have permission in the forum) so check out the June 17 shipping video. It is the royal ebony guitar number 4. Thanks for all of the inputs while going through the decision process early this year. -B |
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With Tapatalk now. Thanks
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Beautiful! Glad you got Tapatalk to work. Love those Woodies.
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Wow...that is beautiful ! Great choice
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Pick-up Question
I noticed the individual saddles on the black guitar. Are those the RMC pick-ups that are typically used on Godin's?
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