About this episode
Bolt-on? Neck-through? All bass guitars are essentially the same, right? Wrong! Many bass players say that bass guitars with bolt-on necks have a punchier attack than neck-through designs. In today’s episode, we’re going to highlight the pros and cons, so that you can decide which you prefer – or maybe you should have one of each! In this Episode you're going to learn: Why do most people start out with a bolt-on bass? Why neck-through basses are more expensive. The neck join that was popularised by Leo Fender. Where Fodera’s deluxe (dovetail) option came from. How Billy Sheehan modded his bolt-on Yamaha. And much, much more!