Replacing fretboard

[Andruno]

Hi, got two questions about a bass I love. I have a ´06 black Fender Jazz Bass MIM (it´s a keeper), but I found that with 24 frets it would be just perfect.
Is there a way to replace the fretboard on it? Kind of a Warmoth extension, I guess.

If the answer is yes, do you prefer maple or rosewood, or...?

On the other hand, I just love the tone, but I want to get more output. Any ideas?

Any input would be great. Thanks in advance!

[Zooberwerx]

Not worth the money. Replacing the fretboard is a costly proposition.

Riis

[Andruno]

I guess so, but getting a new neck is not possible, and in minding the cost you have to get into equation where I am from, here in South America, a Fender like mine is costing a whopping thousand dollars, so getting a new one, like de 24 fret Korean Fender I saw is about 1300 US.

Thanks for your quick answer Zooberwerx!

[greenboy]

Once I built an extension that screwed to the body. Put frets in it. Do fine work or have a luthier do it, so that board and fret heights/radiuses match well.

[Andruno]

I see. So it can be done. Wouldn´t be any issues with the new fretboard raising at a different rate than the rest of the neck? Thank you! Any others?

[Zooberwerx]

Originally Posted by Andruno

I guess so, but getting a new neck is not possible, and in minding the cost you have to get into equation where I am from, here in South America, a Fender like mine is costing a whopping thousand dollars, so getting a new one, like de 24 fret Korean Fender I saw is about 1300 US.

Thanks for your quick answer Zooberwerx!

Oh, man....you really don't have that many cost-effective alternatives, do you? Two words: move north. We'd love to have you.

Happy Easter!

Riis

[Andruno]

Ha, ha! Thanks, man! You think I could get there on my bike? No, seriously, I love my place in the world.

See, my neighborhood:



Not moving anywhere!

Happy Easter to you and all fellow TBers!


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