p body + j neck

nun lover · #1 03-29-2007, 11:52 PM

i know it's been done before but can you usually bolt on a fender jazz neck to a precision body with little or no fuss? also if there are any good threads on this, point me in the right direction.

Mudfuzz · #2 03-29-2007, 11:53 PM

62bass · #3 03-30-2007, 04:01 AM

Yes. I've done it a few times and it's a direct drop in replacement unless there is some weirdness in your bass or the replacement neck. Some of the Fenders were poorly made with oversize neck pockets and a slight wood shim was needed on these, but no big deal.

You should try to buy a neck that's not yet drilled for the neck screws and do this yourself to ensure the best fit. Most new necks come undrilled so if you're getting a new and unused neck that should not be a problem.

202dy · #4 03-30-2007, 05:29 AM

+1 on undrilled neck. It is the only way to ensure correct alignment. Pre-drilled, or used necks are a crap shoot. Sometimes they line up. Sometimes they must be plugged and drilled. It happens often enough to make a virgin neck the only way to go if one has the choice.

nun lover · #5 03-30-2007, 06:07 AM

thanks

Jim Carr · #6 03-30-2007, 12:07 PM

There are some exceptions. Rather than list them, why not tell us what your are planning to do?

nun lover · #7 03-30-2007, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Carr

There are some exceptions. Rather than list them, why not tell us what your are planning to do?

i would like to bolt a fender jazz neck onto a fender precision body. i don't own either of these yet though. i like p-bass tone, hate the necks.

Timmayx · #8 03-31-2007, 03:16 AM

Is there any particular neck and body you have your eye on?

I've heard talk of problems with some J neck models on certain P body models, but I don't have any experience with this myself.

roger winkler · #9 03-31-2007, 08:50 PM

Why not get a P-Bass Special? They have the jazz neck and the P-bass body. I have 2 of them and they are very good basses. Here's a pic of my MIM P-bass Special. I changed out both pups to SD Quarter Pounders and this baby can now run with the big dogs and hold it's own.

nun lover · #10 04-01-2007, 05:19 AM

i considered it, but i don't want the j pickup

Arlaman · #11 04-14-2007, 04:51 AM

I am about to do kind of the same. I've bought (not yet received) a P-bass reissue '57 body and will need to find a neck that fits. Well, it is actually a Squier JV from 82. I guess I could always get a '57 reissue P-bass neck, but I am not really comfortable with the width of those. I'd prefer to go for a "modern" US P-bass neck, or perhaps a '62 reissue Jazz neck. Anyone knows if this is doable?

62bass · #12 04-14-2007, 06:57 AM

You should be able to do it. Just beware of the exceptions noted above and the fact that it's possible a little fiddling may be required.

There are many replacement necks available these days in a J width. If you buy from a respected company it should fit.

Myself, I wouldn't buy a used neck unless I could check it over in person first.