Neck shape modification

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Sr. Martins

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Joined: Apr. 4 2011

Neck shape modification

Just wanted to share something that I did with a purpose in mind that ended up changing the sound of the guitar (for the better :D )

I have a cheap portuguese made "flamenco guitar" (its yellow..), an Antonio Carvalho 5F that also sells in other countries with the brand Iberica at around 300eur I guess.

Ive already done substancial modifications on this guitar but didnt expect that changing the shape of the neck would make the guitar more vibrant and punchier.

It had a "]" shape and I took out wood on both sides to make it a "D". I wasnt worried about taking to much wood because this guitar has a truss rod, but I didnt expect the sound to change either..

Is this common? Does anybody take wood out of the guitar on purpose to change the sound (besides the top)?

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 4 2012 17:29:29