Replacement neck for 3-bolt G&L

dgce · #1 03-13-2006, 08:20 AM

Thinking of turning an old G&L SB-1 bass to fretless. Figured ordering a lined fretless neck from Warmoth would be the most simple and reliable route to take. However this is the old 3-bolt G&L neck. Does Warmoth make replacement necks for 3-bolt designs? I'm sure they can do a custom job for me, but I don't want to break the bank here.

2nd question, this bass has a Precision style neck. If I were to replace it, I'd prefer a Jazz styled neck. Will a J neck fit correctly into a P instrument?

r

dgce · #2 03-13-2006, 08:25 AM

Follow up question: does G&L make replacement necks in old 3-bolt format? Think I could score a lined fretless? How much do you think it'd run me?

r

dgce · #3 03-13-2006, 04:31 PM

Wow, no suggestions from anyone?--sniff sniff...

r

fenderjazz68 · #4 03-13-2006, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by dgce

Follow up question: does G&L make replacement necks in old 3-bolt format? Think I could score a lined fretless? How much do you think it'd run me?

r

I think they use the 3 bolt on the ASAT mdl, so they should be able to make it for you.

dgce · #5 03-13-2006, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by fenderjazz68

I think they use the 3 bolt on the ASAT mdl, so they should be able to make it for you.

I've emailed G&L and Warmouth; no word back yet. Now I'm sure Warmouth can make me anything I want but a custom job could cost me a bankload of cash! If either or some other company has these necks for conventional order, I'm interested. Otherwise I just assume have my G&L neck converted to fretless which a local tech guy says could run me about $240 give or take. I can do that, but I wouldn't mind having the option of returning the bass to its original state, hence this quest for a replacement. And heck, I could always just buy a used MIM Jazz fretless off eBay on the cheap too. But I already own a good back up bass that gets little to no play; why not do something with it?

If anyone else has any suggestions, I'm all ears.

Thanks!

r

fenderjazz68 · #6 03-13-2006, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dgce

I've emailed G&L and Warmouth; no word back yet. Now I'm sure Warmouth can make me anything I want but a custom job could cost me a bankload of cash! If either or some other company has these necks for conventional order, I'm interested. Otherwise I just assume have my G&L neck converted to fretless which a local tech guy says could run me about $240 give or take. I can do that, but I wouldn't mind having the option of returning the bass to its original state, hence this quest for a replacement. And heck, I could always just buy a used MIM Jazz fretless off eBay on the cheap too. But I already own a good back up bass that gets little to no play; why not do something with it?

If anyone else has any suggestions, I'm all ears.

Thanks!

r

I would call G&L, they always seem slow with email responses IMO.

spideyjg · #7 03-19-2006, 02:26 AM

To the best anyone knows there is no replacement neck ala Warmoth for Fenders.

Status or Moses make a graphite neck for the Stingray that may work.

Jim

dgce · #8 03-19-2006, 04:40 AM

I never received a word back from G&L or a near by G&L dealership regarding the 3-bolt replacement neck. A local bass tech guy I know said he could order a custom job from a guy he uses in New Jersey (didn't catch the name). However given the price I might as well have the current neck defretted by this tech guy whose work is excellent and I totally trust. I never thought this 3-bolt thing would be such a big deal but apparently it is.

Thanks for yr suggestions.

r

John Webb · #9 11-16-2006, 11:50 AM

JB1 or JB2.

I see Moses make them. Anyone else??

Youngspanion · #10 11-25-2006, 03:02 PM

I would get in touch with a dealer. I went through www.Gutarmannyc.com. I ordered an L-2000 with a p neck. I forget which number exactly. The neck is really fat. I asked him what i could do if it became too much of a burden to play and he suggested that I send it back to the factory for a new neck, jazz sized, for $300. This way I wouldn't void the warrenty.

coastal-tony · #11 01-15-2007, 01:41 PM

Look at evilbay # 320070066801. I am heading to Ft Laud. this afternoon to snag one for my older SB-2

sunbeast · #12 01-15-2007, 06:41 PM

you could also ask USACG (USA Custom Guitars)- they claim to be able to make custom necks to your specs, but they would probably cost just as much as a new neck straight from G&L...
Karl

coastal-tony · #13 01-15-2007, 06:49 PM

I couldn't get of work early enough, but these fretless necks are sell for around $105.00 shipped.

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Originally Posted by coastal-tony

Look at evilbay # 320070066801. I am heading to Ft Laud. this afternoon to snag one for my older SB-2

BIGBEE · #14 01-15-2007, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by coastal-tony

I couldn't get of work early enough, but these fretless necks are sell for around $105.00 shipped.

those necks will not fit your g&l with out some routing(ouch)
and i would not alter an old g&l(IMO) if you want to try a
fretless snag a SX bass for not much more than youre paying for the mm neck, just food for thought. good luck whatever you decide. cheers steve

spideyjg · #15 01-15-2007, 09:29 PM

Fender necks are one fret shorter anyhow. That alone makes them not fit.

Jim