aceuggy Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 I have a Fender Precision neck that I have replaced with a new neck because it is slightly twisted! The serial number suggests it was made in Japan 1990/1991. Overall the neck is in good condition, though the tuners are not original. What to do with it? It would be a shame to just throw it away, would it be worth anything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 The neck is the one thing I look to be correct on a bass, I doubt a twisted neck is going to be worth much. If the twist isn't too bad then someone might want to have a go at repairing it, but I doubt they'll pay much for the privilege. Sell the tuners separately Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-bbb Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 [quote name='neepheid' post='1286132' date='Jun 29 2011, 10:02 AM']The neck is the one thing I look to be correct on a bass, I doubt a twisted neck is going to be worth much. If the twist isn't too bad then someone might want to have a go at repairing it, but I doubt they'll pay much for the privilege. Sell the tuners separately [/quote] you can send it to me if you want i have a jazz body im currenlty building and ill see if i can get it repaired - will happily arrange cost of courier collection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Rich Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 De-fret and level the board? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 How twisted? A luthier can tell you if it is repairable. They have all sorts of tricks for fixing this sort of thing. Get it straightened then you can sell it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aceuggy Posted June 29, 2011 Author Share Posted June 29, 2011 [quote name='chris_b' post='1286179' date='Jun 29 2011, 10:40 AM']How twisted? A luthier can tell you if it is repairable. They have all sorts of tricks for fixing this sort of thing. Get it straightened then you can sell it.[/quote] I've had a quote from two luthiers and they reckon it would cost me between £175/£200 to have it defretted and levelled. I doubt it would be worth it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cycrowave Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 you are in luck, pm incoming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawman Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 in the meantime it can always be used as a comedy penis just a suggestion looks like there's already a fair bit of interest in this, but if these were to fall through a dude has a thread in the 'Items Wanted' section looking for necks to practice on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero9 Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Do you have a woodburner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matski Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 [quote name='chris_b' post='1286179' date='Jun 29 2011, 10:40 AM']A luthier can tell you if it is repairable. They have all sorts of tricks for fixing this sort of thing. Get it straightened then you can sell it.[/quote] How can this be done exactly....? Not being snidey, just curious... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aceuggy Posted June 29, 2011 Author Share Posted June 29, 2011 [quote name='zero9' post='1286396' date='Jun 29 2011, 01:43 PM']Do you have a woodburner?[/quote] Yes, maybe that's the way to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Stu Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 [quote name='matski' post='1286735' date='Jun 29 2011, 05:52 PM']How can this be done exactly....? Not being snidey, just curious...[/quote] IIRC - steam & gentle twisting pressure against the neck's twist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matski Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 [quote name='Big_Stu' post='1286824' date='Jun 29 2011, 07:12 PM']IIRC - steam & gentle twisting pressure against the neck's twist.[/quote] Cunning! So only a job for a luthier with a sauna I s'pose... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Stu Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 [quote name='matski' post='1286832' date='Jun 29 2011, 07:27 PM']Cunning! So only a job for a luthier with a sauna I s'pose...[/quote] That's what I tried to tell them - but they still arrested me.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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KiOgon Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Something I have a mind to do one day is - make a functional walking stick from a neck seriously Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-bbb Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 [quote name='zero9' post='1286396' date='Jun 29 2011, 01:43 PM']Do you have a woodburner?[/quote] i actually just [b]LOL'd[/b] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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