V and T bass

[king casey]

I'm only speculating but reckon 'neck dive' was the reason the original P Bass
was shaped like this...


and not like the Telecaster.

cheers, Mark.

[impala59]

I'm only speculating but reckon 'neck dive' was the reason the original P Bass
was shaped like this...


and not like the Telecaster.

cheers, Mark.

You are probably right, The longer upper horn pushes the strap button towards the headstock to change the centre of balance. in your picture the button is at about the 12th fret, mine, mounted on the neck flat (harder wood than the body) is behind the 14th fret, which because of the body shape is much further from the body

[blinddrew]

You are probably right, The longer upper horn pushes the strap button towards the headstock to change the centre of balance. in your picture the button is at about the 12th fret, mine, mounted on the neck flat (harder wood than the body) is behind the 14th fret, which because of the body shape is much further from the body

Bonza, makes sense!