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Originally Posted by Fathand  I'm about this close (read: about 4 clicks away) to ordering a Status J-bass replacement neck for my MIM Fender Jazz, and I'd thought I'd check in here first for some experiences about installing them.
I know that some of you have replaced your wooden necks with graphite, and especially with Status graphite. So... let me know what I should expect and take into consideration (in addition to taking the package to a professional, that's still is an option in my book).
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Mt experience is installing Moses graphite necks. It was a perfect fit on my Musicman. Moses urges using threaded inserts and bolts rather than screws to hold on the neck.
That's the only tricky part-installing the inserts accurately. You really should use a drill press to drill the holes and you must mark the holes precisely before drilling. If you haven't done it before or lack the tools and ability to use them easily, then your best bet is to get a pro to do it. I would think you could get it done for $60 or less.
With Moses necks, you can buy the threaded inserts and machine bolts from them. They also will send along a little tool for screwing in the inserts if you ask.
I don't know what Status does, but I'd ask when ordering. It can sometimes be hard to find inserts in small quantities in some places, at least the threaded on the inside and outside type suitable for graphite. You wouldn't want to use the type that are used for rougher woodwork that you pound into place with a hammer.
If you do it yourself, buy some extra inserts and practice on a small scrap of maple or very hard wood. Some types of inserts won't come out again so you want extras. I also used inserts to mount a replacement neck on my P bass.
Installing and setting up a Status graphite neck - experiences? 
