DThomasC
Senior Member
So I've been thinking of doing evil experiments on innocent guitars. In particular, I want to set the neck of a flattop at a steeper-than-normal angle, add an appropriately taller-than-normal saddle, and string 'er up with lighter than normal strings. The idea, of course, is to have something with very low action and light strings that plays easily. I don't want to say "plays like an electric" because I have electric guitars for that, but maybe an acoustic that plays as easily as an electric. Projection and volume is really not an issue for me; playing is for my own personal satisfaction only. The audience can go in the other room if they don't like it.
It's just an experiment. Eventually, if I get an idea of what might work, I might have something special made up by a local luthier.
Anyway, I know that a lot of flattops have "bolt on" necks, both cheap and expensive, but I don't really know which ones. I'm not looking to buy a Taylor (nor would I want to experiment with one even I got it for free) but there must be something playable and plentiful. Which ones have easily removable/shimmable necks? Epiphone, Yamaha, ???
It's just an experiment. Eventually, if I get an idea of what might work, I might have something special made up by a local luthier.
Anyway, I know that a lot of flattops have "bolt on" necks, both cheap and expensive, but I don't really know which ones. I'm not looking to buy a Taylor (nor would I want to experiment with one even I got it for free) but there must be something playable and plentiful. Which ones have easily removable/shimmable necks? Epiphone, Yamaha, ???