Robitaille59 Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 I think I know the answer to this but I thought I'd throw it out to this wonderful forum. Can I put a neck from a Fender P into the body of a Fender J? Can I put a neck from a Fender J into the body of a Fender P? Can I put one of these necks into the body of a Fender P? http://www.warmoth.com/bass/necks/necks.cfm?fuseaction=include_13angled Thank you in advance Bass Gurus! Rob Robitaille Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenfxj Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 1. Yes 2. Yes 3. "Warmoth has held to the Fender dimensions in all our offerings (exceptions noted)." & "Standard 2-1/2" wide vintage Fender heel specs" so I would think yes. Push the button Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky McDougall Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Usually all of the necks are interchangable. However: in my opinion, the best sound transfer comes from instruments where the neck really fits tightly into the body pocket. Shifting necks are also a problem when you have a sloppy fit. All of these necks vary slightly, even at the factory, they try to match up components that fit snugly.Rocky "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb, voting on what to eat for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb, contesting the vote." Benjamin Franklin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Bloe Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 I have put a fretless J neck on my P bass. The only issue I had was that it appears the J neck I put on is slightly longer than the P neck. I have had to set the bridge on the G & A strings at about the maximum length of the adjustment screws. Bass, the final frontier... http://www.myspace.com/johnnyandtheboomers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul K Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Usually all of the necks are interchangable. However: in my opinion, the best sound transfer comes from instruments where the neck really fits tightly into the body pocket. Shifting necks are also a problem when you have a sloppy fit. All of these necks vary slightly, even at the factory, they try to match up components that fit snugly. Rocky FWIW, on my Bass Collection bass (it's my #1, but I also experiment on it regularly....) I glued in the bolt-on neck with some wood glue; sort of like a set-neck. It ain't goin' anywhere. Of course, if something important breaks it'll be kindling after I remove the hardware, but i figured I'd be hard pressed to find a replacement neck anyway if the truss rod goes to the "truss rod land in the sky". Fretless, so a fret job isn't relevant. It works like a charm. Things are just the way they are, and they're only going to get worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky McDougall Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Upon restoring my 1960 Japanese bass, I epoxy'd the neck into the pocket. Great tone, I would do it again.Rocky "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb, voting on what to eat for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb, contesting the vote." Benjamin Franklin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davo-London Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 1960 Japanese bass?! Curious of Holborn here. Got any photos? Davo "We will make you bob your head whether you want to or not". - David Sisk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Thorne Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 FWIW, on my Bass Collection bass (it's my #1, but I also experiment on it regularly....) I glued in the bolt-on neck with some wood glue; sort of like a set-neck. It ain't goin' anywhere. Of course, if something important breaks it'll be kindling after I remove the hardware... Also FWIW, if you ever do want to remove that neck without destroying the bass you can drizzle a little white vinegar into the joint; white vinegar will soften up that wood glue very easily. So your bass smells like a salad for a while... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky McDougall Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 1960 Japanese bass?! Curious of Holborn here. Got any photos? Davo Davo, it does not look anything like it did originally, I have reshaped the body, reshaped the headstock and painted it several times. It is solid mahogony, body and neck. 30" scale and dual pups that are very unique. I think I originally bought it in 62 or 63, I can't remember. It has a better tone, than any other bass I have owned. I don't have any photos but may take some and post them. Rocky "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb, voting on what to eat for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb, contesting the vote." Benjamin Franklin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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