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Originally Posted by ubado  Thanks guys.
I just got my Fender JP-90 neck and set it up today.
Now the "P" neck is gonna get stored for a while. Before I removed it... it had very little relief... thinking I might back it off a bit (wrap it up and put in some silica gel packets in there too).
Please shoot me any other ideas.
A bit off subject... A funny thing I noticed the P-bass has an 83' serial number, but the neck is stamped February of 84'. 
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A single action rod should be made slack. Double action rods should be taken to the neutral position. No force should be on the neck at all. It does not matter what condition the neck was it when it was subject to any forces. The only thing that matters is setting up the neck for the new condition. It is in fact a set up for no force. Straight edges may be employed.
The wood should be allowed to remain at equilibrium moisture content for your area of the country. However, 40-60% relative humidity is best. Silica gel absorbs moisture. If you should decide to employ it be aware that in extreme arid conditions wood may crack, split, and in general forget that it is supposed to stay glued together. If you feel you must use some type of chemical device to maintain the humidity then use the silica
beads that cigar smokers use in their humidors. But understand this concept will require your attention vis a vis maintenance with distilled water.
Fender has always been a thrifty company. In the past, when they had left over decals they did not throw them away for some silly reason like New Year's Day. They used them up and then printed up new ones with a proper date. Fender considered the serial numbers as a way to authenticate an individual instrument, not as a way to date a valuable antique. Some Fender guitars from the late seventies may sport a '77 serial number and a '79 neck date. Remember, in 1984 a 1968 P bass was merely a used guitar that was considered to be better than what was being manufactured currently. Think "they don't make them like the used to" kind of mentality. The vintage market place was in it's infancy. If there was a premium to be paid it was because the bass was thought to be "better" not because it had collectible value. Your bass is an '84. There is no reason to raise an eyebrow.
