Neck ache Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Hello I was just after a bit of advice and probably a new neck for a 1992 fender jazz bass? I bought this bass a good few years ago now but it was lent to a mate for the last 6 years and just got it back. I thought it could probably just do with getting set up as the neck looked pretty bent but after a tech seeing to it he couldn’t get the neck straight but on hindsight it’s always been a bit of a dog to play. Can any neck be straightened out or are they sometimes just too gone? I got in touch with warmoth and they say they don’t do 22 fret necks to fit/intonate a 4 string platform. Does anyone know where I could find a 22 fret neck for a 4 stringed fender jazz bass USA? Or could it still be fixed by a neck doctor? Added a few pics, the back of the neck looks a bit split? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manton Customs Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Yes, it can likely be saved, but a picture looking down the neck would be helpful to illustrate the bow. If the truss rod is maxed out, a washer can be fitted under the truss rod nut to buy back some more turns. If it's twisted it'll need straightening by a luthier who has experience doing this, but avoid anyone who mentions using steam. The crack at the back is also reasonably common and can also be glued up/filled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neck ache Posted February 13, 2019 Author Share Posted February 13, 2019 Thanks for the reply Manton Customs, I’ve added a few pics down the neck so you can see, the truss rod was fully wound up, I’ll have to check and see where it’s at at the moment once I find some tools. its good to hear it can be fixed. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manton Customs Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 Doesn’t look too severe, a washer or two under the truss rod nut would likely buy you back enough adjustment to get it straight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonBassAlpha Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Or drop a gauge of strings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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