How does the skunk stripe get on there?

[Flatpicker]

Uhhmm...if so...then how would they install a truss-rod in a one pice maple neck??

I think in that one they would insert the rod and then add the fretboard.

[toejam]

Uhhmm...if so...then how would they install a truss-rod in a one pice maple neck??

I think in that one they would insert the rod and then add the fretboard.

How would you add a fretboard to another fretboard? A one-piece neck means that fretboard and neck are already one piece; therefore, you'd need to put the rod in through the back.

[MetalDaze]

A one-piece neck means that fretboard and neck are already one piece.

I never considered the fretboard one of the pieces of the neck, but I know what you mean. I consider standard Jackson necks one piece (even though there's the scarf joint) in comparison to something like a 5 piece Ibanez neck where there's 3 pieces of maple, 2 pieces of walnut AND a fretboard.

[toejam]

True, a lot of people don't consider the fretboard as part of the neck, especially if it's ebony or rosewood on maple. If the board is maple on maple, it can be separate or one piece. I knew what Chuck was getting at when he asked how would they install a truss rod in a one-piece maple neck.

[vader13]

Some companies like esp ltd use decals and clear over them my st203 had one I peeled it right off