Neck construction

[smilingpolitely161]

Ive noticed that on the Legacy series the standards have a 2 piece neck while the premiers have a 5 piece neck. Im assuming that as its on a more expensive guitar the 5 piece construction holds some kind of benefit. Could anyone enlighten me?
The reason im asking is that im looking into getting a Legacy of some kind and while im in a position to afford it im wondering if i should spend the extra on a premier. Basically im trying to establish if there are any advantages to the premier models besides cosmetics.
Cheers - Vick.

[JRenn19]

Hello, I'm gonna try to answer this one, and I'll let JB cover anything I leave unsaid.

The 5-piece neck is a bit more tedious to assemble than one- or two- piece necks. Because of the added strength of the woods chosen and the gluing process, however, the energy from the strings is better carried to the top, giving optimum articulation, sustain, and volume.

I own a Legacy Premier model, and it is incredible. I could say that about almost every Avalon there is, I'm sure, but I would be safe to say that whatever you choose to invest in your Avalon will be given back to you, pressed down, shaken together, and overflowing!

If you're a fingerstyle player, especially one who uses alternate tunings and like the tone of a Cedar-ish guitar, I would check out the A325C Redwood on the Available stock page. I had the joy of playing it and I will never forget it. Blessings to you all!

[JB]

Thanks J, I don't need to add a thing