megallica Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 I have an old inexpensive bass that I'm planning on resurecting, the old neck is in an unusuable state so I'd like to find a cheap replacement. I have measured the neck pocket and it's 60mm but there is a cheap neck on ebay that I'm considering bidding on but it's 64mm wide. Should I forget about this one and keep looking or buy it and modify the neck/neck pocket to get it to fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 I suppose it depends how handy you and what tools you have. Think I would keep looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megallica Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 [quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1340804583' post='1709842'] I suppose it depends how handy you and what tools you have. Think I would keep looking [/quote] That's what I'll probably do but if it's an easy fix I might give it a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 [quote name='megallica' timestamp='1340805229' post='1709849'] That's what I'll probably do but if it's an easy fix I might give it a go. [/quote] Keep looking. In all respect and friendliness: if I understand you correctly, the fact that you are not already sure about this, indicates that you don't have the experience or tools. It IS an easy fix, but you want a rig that guarantees that you don't get this half a millimeter wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass-Thing Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 I believe that the neck is what defines the quality of a bass. It depends what your budget is and indeed what bass it is but if it is a jazz or precision or a stingray type bass, you would be best off buying a new neck from Status Graphite. In my experience it is one of the most superb upgrades you can give to a bass. The cheap Squier I upgraded now sounds incredible and is gorgeous to play. They can be bought online for about £300. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 60mm seems small, likely to get something between 62-64mm much easier, and you can scrape them down easy enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megallica Posted June 29, 2012 Author Share Posted June 29, 2012 [quote name='Mr. Foxen' timestamp='1340930412' post='1711781'] 60mm seems small, likely to get something between 62-64mm much easier, and you can scrape them down easy enough. [/quote] That's what I've found - most replacement necks seem to be between 62-64mm. Would you recommend sanding down the new neck or extending the neck pocket to fit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megallica Posted June 29, 2012 Author Share Posted June 29, 2012 [quote name='Bass-Thing' timestamp='1340889694' post='1711096'] I believe that the neck is what defines the quality of a bass. It depends what your budget is and indeed what bass it is but if it is a jazz or precision or a stingray type bass, you would be best off buying a new neck from Status Graphite. In my experience it is one of the most superb upgrades you can give to a bass. The cheap Squier I upgraded now sounds incredible and is gorgeous to play. They can be bought online for about £300. [/quote] I'm really only looking at using this bass for a backup and possibly a de-fret job somewhere down the line. That's why I'm looking for cheap second hand necks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 [quote name='megallica' timestamp='1340964716' post='1712055'] Would you recommend sanding down the new neck or extending the neck pocket to fit? [/quote] Depends which is cheaper. But the neck tends to be easier to mark up, and scrape accurately, but is made of harder stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass-Thing Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 [quote name='megallica' timestamp='1340964909' post='1712062'] I'm really only looking at using this bass for a backup and possibly a de-fret job somewhere down the line. That's why I'm looking for cheap second hand necks. [/quote] CH Guitars on Ebay do very cheap very good quality brand new necks for about £50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megallica Posted July 2, 2012 Author Share Posted July 2, 2012 [quote name='Bass-Thing' timestamp='1341146536' post='1714247'] CH Guitars on Ebay do very cheap very good quality brand new necks for about £50 [/quote] I did see these but was a bit wary about them, have you used one of these before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass-Thing Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 [quote name='megallica' timestamp='1341219876' post='1715174'] I did see these but was a bit wary about them, have you used one of these before? [/quote] Not the necks but I've found the other parts they do to be excellent. I would have thought at those sort of prices they were worth a punt. There is also the ebay seller The Stratosfear who do genuine Fender necks varying in price from a few hundred downwards. They too are very good quality and sometimes you can bid for a bargain, though most of the stuff is 'buy it now'. I think they just dismantle used seconds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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