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    Odd turn of events searching for a through-body neck

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    On 7/23/2025 at 5:40 PM, mettelus said:

    Have you tried backing that nut out all the way

    No, I think this is "modern" 2-way (or not, see below), it uses a hex key and these don't come apart (I think). Its just "stiff".
    I was able to get some relief in the neck (and then of course, I tightened it back up; I like my neck pretty "flat")
    So the Double Cut sets up and "plays". The intonation is good up and down the neck.
    The IPF-300 TSB arrived yesterday:
    IPF-300-TSB.jpg.0dcb718d30480ffea6fab3cbdf07905a.jpg

    This one the truss rod was "loose", so maybe they aren't "2-way".
    Tightened it up, and it plays just fine. 6 pounds; amazing.
    If I was "playing out", this is the guitar I would take.
    Anything happens to it, who cares; $206.72, lunch money!

    t

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    Odd turn of events searching for a through-body neck

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    The double cut junior has arrived. Weighs in at 5lb 12 7/8oz. I guess that's the basswood.
    Quite a bit of back bow in the neck. I've let the truss rod off well over a quarter turn.
    That's put a "tiny' bit of relief in the neck; capo at the first fret and string held down at the 22nd.
    I tuned her up a half step, hoping to help her relax a bit; can't tell if this is a "vintage" truss rod or a
    "modern" two way. When loosening a vintage truss rod, it should get easier to move. This one remained
    "tight"; hence tuning up. 9's on these? I play 10's so that should help a little.
    As to the nut, the high E and the B are maybe a little too low, but I got to get the neck "straight"!

    Boy is it an ugly yellow!

    stay tuned...

    t

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    Odd turn of events searching for a through-body neck

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    5 hours ago, mettelus said:

    "If it is a POS, I can always return it for free!"

    There’s always that! As I said above “what could possibly go wrong?”

     I picked up a PRS DGT SE recently. On sale from John Mann, $653. Fit and finish on a par with the PRS “core” (as they refer to USA built now), thought that was a “DEAL”. 
    (btw, been a PRS player since ‘94, I might own one or two more than I need)

    Anyway, I’ll post pics and review as soon as the IYV’s arrive…

    t

    If the nut is a bit high on the neck thru, no worries as long as the spacing is correct, and the E’s are where you want them. Nut files are a bit pricey, but if go slow and careful, it’s not as intimidating as you might think. 

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    All hardware studio jam - Deep & calm techno

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    1 minute ago, Nick Blanc said:

    barely getting 30.

    How many of those are forum members? 
    It would be nice if the community was a little more supportive. I’ve tried to lead by example, I’ve tried cajoling and tried shaming. The limited time I’ve had of late, I don’t review those who post a song and never reciprocate by reviewing others. Seems somewhat “selfish” to me (and folks you can read this as “totally self possessed”, y’all know who you are…). 
    Nick I totally respect that you come back week after week, even though the community is pretty much unresponsive. 
    Rock on!

    t

    Cakewalk by BandLab "Not Activated"

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    35 minutes ago, Brayden Hunt said:

    Right now I am wondering if there is anyway to activate my account and keep using the same version.

    NO!

    You can try updating CbB to 2024.12, IF that is still an option. BUT on August first CbB is evidently DONE!

    While the “look” of Sonar is different, it is still the same core program; with enhancements and improvements. Sonar is the future, CbB is for all intents and purposes Morte!

    hth,

    t

     

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