Bass neck??

gu_10 · #1 03-28-2009, 07:02 PM

Hey guys, totally new poster here, my brother has a mexican jazz deluxe with a maple neck/rosewood fretboard. he wants to change it to a maple neck/fretboard. I've been looking online and I see that I could buy one online and replace it. Is it safe to do it myself? I already took off the old neck, and it was easy...i mean is screwing the four screws the only thing to do? or do i also need to adjust the truss rod or something? So my main question is, is it ok to do it myself or should i take it to someone. Thanks guys.

ErebusBass · #2 03-28-2009, 07:03 PM

If you possess a little bit of common sense, you can save a lot of money doing it yourself.

rollcall · #3 03-28-2009, 07:07 PM

if you dont it can cost you a fortune...

gu_10 · #4 03-28-2009, 07:18 PM

well that i believe i do have...(i think and hope) but when installing a new neck, generally, do i just screw it on and string it up and its good to go?? thanks guys

Showdown · #5 03-28-2009, 08:00 PM

You would most likely have to adjust the truss rod. It isn't that hard though. Just be careful and don't ever force it.

slyjoe · #6 03-29-2009, 09:47 AM

Also, make sure you are looking at a DELUXE neck, not any Fender neck. It is harder to find deluxe necks; they aren't interchangeable with standard necks.

JazzBassDrooler · #7 03-29-2009, 10:00 AM

It really isn't as complicated as you might think...

You have the right idea about screwing it on, but be sure it's a deluxe neck.

Adjusting the truss rod isn't hard at all.

I say go for it,and maybe read over the internet on how to adjust a truss rod.

gu_10 · #8 03-29-2009, 11:35 AM

well do you guys think this neck would fit?
http://cgi.ebay.com/genuine-FENDER-J...742.m153.l1262

slyjoe · #9 03-29-2009, 01:40 PM

No - that is a standard Jazz neck.