Fender MIM Jazz Neck: Settles-in nicely after a few months?

[dbcandle]

I have a new 2007 Fender MIM Jazz, which of course a) has a thin neck and b) has no graphite reinforcement.

When I first got it, it had a lot of relief (measured in mm, not feet...). At first, though I was careful, doing only 1/4 turn per day and letting it settle overnight, the relief kept changing. After going through that for about 6 weeks (gradually less relief change over time), the neck has been quite stable for about a month now, even after temperature and humidity changes.

Has anyone else seen a MIM Jazz neck, purchased new with a "dried-out neck" (fret-sprout), settle-in nicely after a couple of months?

BTW: I filed-down the fret-sprouts.

[fenderhutz]

My 2000 MIM played great off the showroom floor (smaller local dealer), but they also kept the store at a good humidity level, which many megastores and warehouses do not do.

Where did you get it?

[dbcandle]

Originally Posted by fenderhutz

My 2000 MIM played great off the showroom floor (smaller local dealer), but they also kept the store at a good humidity level, which many megastores and warehouses do not do.

Where did you get it?

Guitar Center, Rockville MD. They had a black one that fell on the floor and broke-off a *huge* chunk of the body; I didn't buy that one.


I searched the local stores and checked mail-order (actually ordered a G&L I sent back). I'm pretty happy with my find (just wanted a 4-banger to slap on to compliment my 6), but it didn't seem to be stored under "optimum conditions" at the store.

[Jonyak]

I have had nothing but problems with every MIM neck I have seen. My jazz neck is seriously messed up and is constantly changing. I have a friend with a p bass same thing. every time I look at one in a store I see the same thing.

I would personaly steer very clear of them. I changed the neck on mine and its fine now.

[lowendgenerator]

As a MIM aficionado, I have seen many many very stable necks, and a few bad apples that spoil it for the whole bunch. I have no problem buying cheap MIM necks sight unseen. I'm even aboot to buy one from a TBer.

It will settle down after a while, Once you get it nice and flat it should stabilize. If not, return it for one that doesn't suck.

[bass_fish]

Originally Posted by Jonyak

I have had nothing but problems with every MIM neck I have seen. My jazz neck is seriously messed up and is constantly changing. I have a friend with a p bass same thing. every time I look at one in a store I see the same thing.

I would personaly steer very clear of them. I changed the neck on mine and its fine now.

my neck is damn stable... doesn't need tweaking whatsoever and my old 5er never needed tweaking either...

[Philbiker]

The neck on my old MIM needed fairly regular attention, but was wonderful when setting up. I didn't mind the occasional truss rod tweak.

[capbass]

i've owned a MIM deluxe 5 for a couple years and the neck's been absolutely fine. drifts a *tiny* bit between setups like most necks but no issues here.