Channel bound fingerboard

Noah · Post by **Noah** » Tue Jan 29, 2013 10:04 pm

I was checking out the 2013 Fender Select Stratocaster online and am finding myself intrigued by the "channel bound" fingerboard. I guess the idea is to leave more neck wood along the edges so the fingerboard can be sunk into it, and the whole thing feels rounder and smoother. I guess I need to check it out in person.

Has anyone seen this before?

DNW · Post by **DNW** » Tue Jan 29, 2013 11:02 pm

I have definitely seen it before, but I can't recall where.

Gunslinger · Post by **Gunslinger** » Thu Jan 31, 2013 2:01 am

It's o.k. I guess, but I'd rather see ebony inlaid instead. Also, I don't care for the bigger 70's head stocks on these models either. I much prefer the '12 Selects over these.

Marc G · Post by **Marc G** » Thu Jan 31, 2013 7:38 am

looks pretty cool IMO

Bluesymetal · Post by **Bluesymetal** » Thu Jan 31, 2013 1:08 pm

I think McNaught guitars have been doing that for some time...

Devin · Post by **Devin** » Thu Jan 31, 2013 1:15 pm

It's a neat idea; I'd love to wrap my hands around such a shaft :rofl:

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