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The shorter the amount of unsupported neck, the more rigid it can be.
More rigid necks lose less energy when notes are played. Most noticeable with thick low tuned strings eg a low B
Personally I’ve found a preference for rigid bass necks, it’s also possible to achieve a more rigid neck with reinforcement rods or multi laminate construction.
I haven’t played one of these designs but I’d guess it also balances differently on a strap.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
Once you see it, you can’t unsee it...
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
They do hint at 'earnest musician'. Oh for the good old days when a serious expression would do the job.
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(Originally designed to be tuned E-C I know - but I don't see any reason you can't do B-G.)
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
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The original intention of the high C string was to make it easier for bass players to play shapes across the neck instead of runs up higher, as you probably guessed.
It is certainly the only 5-string I would want to play, anyway...
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein