Laminated Necks: Necessary?

Codyyy · 06-25-2007, 05:06 PM

As some of you know, I'm looking for my first seven string. I've actually decided to save my money for a Carvin DC727. Here's how the specs look so far:

Standard Alder body
Birdseye maple fretboard
Color: Yellow on flamed maple with blackburst edges (think bumble bee

)
Active electronics (because of many bad things I've heard here about Carvin's PU's)
Graphite saddles

If there's anything here that you think I'm making a mistake on, please inform me, but my real question is about the neck material.

Is it necessary to have a laminated neck for strength purposes? Would you prefer it? If so, what would be the best option?

Maple with koa stripes
Maple with walnut stripes
other?

I'm pretty sure I want a neck that's primarily maple for stability and tone (as opposed to mahogany). Also, necks that are primarily made of exotic woods like koa cost much more, and I'm not sure they're worth that.

What would you suggest?

soldierkahn · 06-25-2007, 05:18 PM

i would recommend a 3 pc Rock Maple/walnut strip/Rock maple neck, with a satin clear finish on it. sonically its wonderful, and the stability is unsurpassed. And you dont neccessarily have to go active electronics, if you think Carvins PuPs are tits up, try out a couple DiMarzios before you have to route the body for EMGs or the such.

but thats just my two cents...

Wiz · 06-25-2007, 05:19 PM

Not necessary, from what I heard the non-laminated necks carvin makes are reinforced with carbon fiber just in case, so they shouldn't warp too much. I'd still get one just cause they look awesome and you can never reinforce a neck too much

Aaron · 06-25-2007, 05:22 PM

i love the skunk stripes

Codyyy · 06-25-2007, 05:30 PM

Mmm, maybe this should also be a place to settle this one.

Are Carvin stock PU's really that bad?

Wiz · 06-25-2007, 05:35 PM

I don't think so, but again it's subjective.

soldierkahn · 06-25-2007, 05:38 PM

i never trust stock pups, I usually trust one of two names, DiMarzio (minus the New 7 disasterpiece theyve created) and EMG...

again...only my two cents

starsnuffer · 06-25-2007, 06:01 PM

Get SS frets, and you might as well get a graphite nut if you're getting the saddles.

I have a 5 piece maple/walnut neck on my 747, but I don't think it's necessary. I just ordered a stop-tail 747 with a 1 piece mahogany neck.

-W

Edroz · 06-25-2007, 06:17 PM

i don't think laminated necks are necessary for stability on carvins... i have two 727s, one with a 2 piece mahogany neck, the other with a 5 peice koa neck w/ 2 maple strips. i find both to be equally stable... it just comes down to what kind of tone and look you want when deciding between the two.
also, make sure you get stainless steel frets, you will not regret it.

Eric · 06-25-2007, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soldierkahn

i never trust stock pups, I usually trust one of two names, DiMarzio (minus the New 7 disasterpiece theyve created) and EMG...

again...only my two cents

The New 7s in the CTs sound bitchin'

06-25-2007, 05:06 PM	#1
Codyyy The Flip-Flopper Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,733 Real Name: Cody Main Seven: Loomis TOM Rig: Carvin V3 - Avatar Thanked: 61 $Codyyy is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Codyyy is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Codyyy is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Codyyy is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Codyyy is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Codyyy is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Codyyy is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$	Laminated Necks: Necessary? As some of you know, I'm looking for my first seven string. I've actually decided to save my money for a Carvin DC727. Here's how the specs look so far: Standard Alder body Birdseye maple fretboard Color: Yellow on flamed maple with blackburst edges (think bumble bee ) Active electronics (because of many bad things I've heard here about Carvin's PU's) Graphite saddles If there's anything here that you think I'm making a mistake on, please inform me, but my real question is about the neck material. Is it necessary to have a laminated neck for strength purposes? Would you prefer it? If so, what would be the best option? Maple with koa stripes Maple with walnut stripes other? I'm pretty sure I want a neck that's primarily maple for stability and tone (as opposed to mahogany). Also, necks that are primarily made of exotic woods like koa cost much more, and I'm not sure they're worth that. What would you suggest?

06-25-2007, 05:18 PM	#2
soldierkahn XL Club VIP Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,266 Real Name: Kahn Main Seven: Ibz RG1077XL / EMGs Main ERG: Ibz RG1077XL / EMGs Rig: L6 Spider 3/ISP Dec Thanked: 17 $soldierkahn is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $soldierkahn is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $soldierkahn is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $soldierkahn is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $soldierkahn is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $soldierkahn is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $soldierkahn is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$	i would recommend a 3 pc Rock Maple/walnut strip/Rock maple neck, with a satin clear finish on it. sonically its wonderful, and the stability is unsurpassed. And you dont neccessarily have to go active electronics, if you think Carvins PuPs are tits up, try out a couple DiMarzios before you have to route the body for EMGs or the such. but thats just my two cents... Looking for an Ibanez RG970XL

06-25-2007, 06:17 PM	#9
Edroz new album soon! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 3,287 Real Name: Ed Drozdowsky Main Seven: Carvin DC727C w/ OFR7 Main ERG: Agile Septor 27" Rig: Brunetti Pirata 141 Thanked: 25	i don't think laminated necks are necessary for stability on carvins... i have two 727s, one with a 2 piece mahogany neck, the other with a 5 peice koa neck w/ 2 maple strips. i find both to be equally stable... it just comes down to what kind of tone and look you want when deciding between the two. also, make sure you get stainless steel frets, you will not regret it. www.myspace.com/eddrozdowsky www.seasonofmourning.com www.insatanity.com www.myspace.com/insatanity http://www.vadercabinets.com/id3.html

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06-25-2007, 05:19 PM	#3
Wiz ss.org Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 606 Main Seven: Carvin DC727C Rig: ENGL E642-Orange212 Thanked: 7	Not necessary, from what I heard the non-laminated necks carvin makes are reinforced with carbon fiber just in case, so they shouldn't warp too much. I'd still get one just cause they look awesome and you can never reinforce a neck too much

06-25-2007, 05:22 PM	#4
Aaron snake Join Date: May 2006 Location: Vail, AZ Posts: 992 Real Name: channel Catfish Main Seven: RG1527RB,RG7421CF,RG7321 Rig: Carolina rig, line 6 Thanked: 32	i love the skunk stripes

06-25-2007, 05:30 PM	#5
Codyyy The Flip-Flopper Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,733 Real Name: Cody Main Seven: Loomis TOM Rig: Carvin V3 - Avatar Thanked: 61 $Codyyy is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Codyyy is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Codyyy is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Codyyy is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Codyyy is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Codyyy is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Codyyy is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$	Mmm, maybe this should also be a place to settle this one. Are Carvin stock PU's really that bad?

06-25-2007, 05:35 PM	#6
Wiz ss.org Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 606 Main Seven: Carvin DC727C Rig: ENGL E642-Orange212 Thanked: 7	I don't think so, but again it's subjective.

06-25-2007, 05:38 PM	#7
soldierkahn XL Club VIP Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,266 Real Name: Kahn Main Seven: Ibz RG1077XL / EMGs Main ERG: Ibz RG1077XL / EMGs Rig: L6 Spider 3/ISP Dec Thanked: 17 $soldierkahn is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $soldierkahn is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $soldierkahn is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $soldierkahn is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $soldierkahn is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $soldierkahn is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $soldierkahn is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$	i never trust stock pups, I usually trust one of two names, DiMarzio (minus the New 7 disasterpiece theyve created) and EMG... again...only my two cents

06-25-2007, 06:01 PM	#8
starsnuffer ss.org Regular Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 480 Main Seven: RG7CST, DC747 Rig: H&K Triamp mkII Thanked: 2	Get SS frets, and you might as well get a graphite nut if you're getting the saddles. I have a 5 piece maple/walnut neck on my 747, but I don't think it's necessary. I just ordered a stop-tail 747 with a 1 piece mahogany neck. -W


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