8 strings and 1 piece necks(dc800's)

Shredward · 04-19-2012, 07:37 PM

Hey guys quick question, would an 8 string such as a dc800 suffer a lot of neck movement compared to a 3 piece neck? I ordered my dc800 a while ago and didn't pay too much attention to the neck as the one i played at the shop was great with a 1 piece. Anyways, any feedback you guys have would be greatly appreciated!

Indigenous · 04-19-2012, 07:53 PM

I don't own one of the DC800, but from what I understand about Carvin, your neck will be sexy and very good regardless of the specs you choose. I'm sure you'll be fine with a 1-piece neck. I've seen a few guys on here that had a 1-piece neck on their DC800 and they had nothing but good things to say.

Galius · 04-19-2012, 08:28 PM

I have no issues at all with my 1 piece neck on mine. I would never tell the difference between a 1pc or 3-5pc unless i looked.

AVH · 04-20-2012, 02:58 AM

The only possible 'problem' with some 1pc necks is that, if it isn't perfectly quartersawn from a well kiln-dryed, AAAA-quality piece to start with, one cannot accurately predict the eventual outcome of how that particular piece of wood will react some years down the road after the wood has 'settled'. One piece necks that aren't made from such materials are therefore possibly prone to twists (the worst) and humps. Multi-ply laminates help greatly to minimize this from happening. In my experience, 1 pc wenge necks are the most twist-prone - as I've seen on numerous Warwick basses, for example. I will always go with at least 3, better 5, piece necks for any 8 string - and in a perfect world with two dual-action truss rods as well.

Stealthdjentstic · 04-20-2012, 03:01 AM

Like Alan said, multi-piece necks are more stable. I initially went with a 5 piece neck for my Vik because of this even though I wanted a 1 piece but Vik suggested we do a birdseye maple neck with ebony fillets. It's supposed to be very stable still but maintains the awesome sexy 1 piece look

ziggystarpuff · 04-25-2012, 08:34 PM

I went with 1 pc maple on my dc800 build, my card said 6/4 so I am counting down the days til NGD!!!!!

DoomJazz · 04-26-2012, 12:17 AM

I love my one piece neck... :3

Fiction · 04-26-2012, 04:46 AM

It will be just as stable, I think the theory behind multi-ply necks is that when/if the neck warps, only 1 stringer will, being forced upon another one that isn't warped, therefore keeping shape or that the chance of all stringers warping the same direction at the same time are fairly low... But the wood will be just as strong.

Don't quote me on this though.

makeitreign · 04-26-2012, 05:01 AM

I have my own personal hypothesis on the subject, and I think it depends on the difference in climate (temperature and humidity) between the builder and the -owner. I have seen the difference do a wonder on certain 1-piece necks, and I think having the neck split up and anchored by other pieces of wood would greatly benefit it's durability in many different situations.

Disclaimer: I have only seen what climate does to 1-piece necks, so I can't say for certain how it would affect multy-ply necks, but it makes complete and physical sense to me that the outcome of a multy-ply neck would be a more durable, more dependable way to go.

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04-19-2012, 07:37 PM	#1
Shredward ss.org Regular Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Santa Monica, California Posts: 10 Thanked: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	8 strings and 1 piece necks(dc800's) Hey guys quick question, would an 8 string such as a dc800 suffer a lot of neck movement compared to a 3 piece neck? I ordered my dc800 a while ago and didn't pay too much attention to the neck as the one i played at the shop was great with a 1 piece. Anyways, any feedback you guys have would be greatly appreciated!

04-20-2012, 02:58 AM	#4
AVH avhguitarrepair.com Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Oslo Posts: 1,588 Thanked: 35 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	The only possible 'problem' with some 1pc necks is that, if it isn't perfectly quartersawn from a well kiln-dryed, AAAA-quality piece to start with, one cannot accurately predict the eventual outcome of how that particular piece of wood will react some years down the road after the wood has 'settled'. One piece necks that aren't made from such materials are therefore possibly prone to twists (the worst) and humps. Multi-ply laminates help greatly to minimize this from happening. In my experience, 1 pc wenge necks are the most twist-prone - as I've seen on numerous Warwick basses, for example. I will always go with at least 3, better 5, piece necks for any 8 string - and in a perfect world with two dual-action truss rods as well. vampiregenocide likes this.

04-26-2012, 04:46 AM	#8
Fiction For Mod Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Newcastle, Australia Posts: 2,985 Thanked: 23 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	It will be just as stable, I think the theory behind multi-ply necks is that when/if the neck warps, only 1 stringer will, being forced upon another one that isn't warped, therefore keeping shape or that the chance of all stringers warping the same direction at the same time are fairly low... But the wood will be just as strong. Don't quote me on this though. [Fiction] 1:47 pm: she could probably toss a salad with that thing

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04-19-2012, 07:53 PM	#2
Indigenous Indigenous Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Columbia/Charleston SC Posts: 241 Thanked: 6 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I don't own one of the DC800, but from what I understand about Carvin, your neck will be sexy and very good regardless of the specs you choose. I'm sure you'll be fine with a 1-piece neck. I've seen a few guys on here that had a 1-piece neck on their DC800 and they had nothing but good things to say.

04-19-2012, 08:28 PM	#3
Galius Mentally Guitarded Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bay City, MI Posts: 1,496 Thanked: 37 Feedback Score: 12 reviews	I have no issues at all with my 1 piece neck on mine. I would never tell the difference between a 1pc or 3-5pc unless i looked.

04-20-2012, 03:01 AM	#5
Stealthdjentstic Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canadia Posts: 19,978 Thanked: 338 Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Like Alan said, multi-piece necks are more stable. I initially went with a 5 piece neck for my Vik because of this even though I wanted a 1 piece but Vik suggested we do a birdseye maple neck with ebony fillets. It's supposed to be very stable still but maintains the awesome sexy 1 piece look

04-25-2012, 08:34 PM	#6
ziggystarpuff ss.org Regular Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Gadsden, AL Posts: 73 Thanked: 23 / 1 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I went with 1 pc maple on my dc800 build, my card said 6/4 so I am counting down the days til NGD!!!!!

04-26-2012, 12:17 AM	#7
DoomJazz Classic Lojack Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 526 Thanked: 9 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I love my one piece neck... :3

04-26-2012, 05:01 AM	#9
makeitreign on dem hoes Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 233 Thanked: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have my own personal hypothesis on the subject, and I think it depends on the difference in climate (temperature and humidity) between the builder and the -owner. I have seen the difference do a wonder on certain 1-piece necks, and I think having the neck split up and anchored by other pieces of wood would greatly benefit it's durability in many different situations. Disclaimer: I have only seen what climate does to 1-piece necks, so I can't say for certain how it would affect multy-ply necks, but it makes complete and physical sense to me that the outcome of a multy-ply neck would be a more durable, more dependable way to go.