That is compensated for with the addition of a truss rod and the Carousel TM truss rod adjuster. The many benefits far outweigh the one sacrifice. 1, The Sonic Resonance is measurably different, Even to a nontrained ear the difference stands right out. 3, The neck is satinized to get away from the stock bowling ball feel. The LSR Blend Graphite with laminated wood fingerboards.
Phenol is the prime ingredient in Epoxy .
Phenolic fingerboards are smooth and slick and feel great on your fingers. Phenolic fingerboards will give you about as much tone as a phenolic circuit card . If for example you are recording, Stock Steinbergers have always been a favorite of recording studio engineers. I am offering a multitude of different fingerboard woods, Brazilian Rosewood, Birdseye Maple, Morado, Ebony, Pau Ferro, Kingwood, Koa, Snakewood and many other exotics. Custom Inlays Available .