Neckplate Dilemma :(

moopants · #1 03-18-2011, 10:55 PM

So I ordered a used bass and the neckplate was lost during shipping. It's gonna be upwards of 40 dollars to buy a new one. Would it be a good idea to just put washers under the screws in place of a neckplate?

Steveaux · #2 03-18-2011, 11:02 PM

Why the hell would a neck plate cost $40.00????

$5.00 is about normal, and that includes shipping.

moopants · #3 03-18-2011, 11:03 PM

It's for an MM jazz bass. The neckplates apparently are rare or something because the cheapest I found was $40

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Which is exactly why I don't wanna buy it.

loinmute · #4 03-18-2011, 11:15 PM

Sorry to ask another question...but how did the neck-plate get lost in shipping? Was it a parts bass?

michael_atw · #5 03-18-2011, 11:18 PM

uhhh...who was selling a neck plate for $40??

I routinely post dozens of Fender neckplates on ebay for $1 each and $3 shipping (I collect them when I part Fenders out).

Bobster · #6 03-18-2011, 11:21 PM

Heres a few choices...

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loinmute · #7 03-18-2011, 11:21 PM

Is this the one?

Prolly why such a high price.

michael_atw · #8 03-18-2011, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by loinmute

Is this the one?

Prolly why such a high price.

I've sold some of those for $6.

moopants · #9 03-18-2011, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by loinmute

Is this the one?

Prolly why such a high price.

Yes, that's it. I found one that was apparently for bass, ordered it, and discovered why it was cheap: it was for guitar.

michael_atw · #10 03-19-2011, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by moopants

Yes, that's it. I found one that was apparently for bass, ordered it, and discovered why it was cheap: it was for guitar.

If I had one I'd give it to you. I don't get too many of the 70's RI style.

moopants · #11 03-19-2011, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by michael_atw

If I had one I'd give it to you. I don't get too many of the 70's RI style.

Well thank you.

My question still stands. Would washers and probably some neck work be a suitable replacement for a neckplate? Mind you all a luthier would be doing the work, not me.

testing1two · #12 03-19-2011, 12:29 AM

These routinely sell for about $15 plus shipping:

Bass Guitar Neck Mounting Plates at Buzzard's Bass Guitar Shop

Bass Parts Resource*::*Genuine Fender Bass Neck Plates for Fender

Fender '75 Jazz Bass Reissue 3 Bolt Neck Plate