Retrofitting a Bass Neck

[funkysurfer]

OK. I have some bass parts I would like to marry and not sure of the possibilities.

The body is an older black Samick PJ configuration. The neck is a new SX Maple Jazz (Geddy-like one w/ blk blocks).

The problem is that the Samick has a significantly deeper/longer neck pocket because of its neck length/scale. So when I butt the Jazz neck all the way into the pocket, it won't accomodate a standard size string.

Can I still mount it this way and find shorter scale strings to eliminate my problem?

If so, will the bass just not feel right, like to short/uncomfortable, if I do so?

Thanks,
Shawn

[62bass]

No. The scale length will be all out of whack. You'd have to reposition the bridge.

What's the scale length of the Samick?

[funkysurfer]

Originally Posted by 62bass

No. The scale length will be all out of whack. You'd have to reposition the bridge.

What's the scale length of the Samick?

I kinda figured that. And also thought likewise about the bridge. Unfortunately, I don't have the specs here with me at work. I will have to post them tonight.

[62bass]

Originally Posted by funkysurfer

I kinda figured that. And also thought likewise about the bridge. Unfortunately, I don't have the specs here with me at work. I will have to post them tonight.

I would have thought the Samick would stick to standard 34" scale length.

[funkysurfer]

Originally Posted by 62bass

I would have thought the Samick would stick to standard 34" scale length.

I'm sure that's all it is. It's nothing fancy, it was my first bass and is pretty standard by all means.

[JustOpenYourMind]

Don't forget that 34'' scale lenght does not mean that all necks for all 34'' will fit.

34 inches is the lenght from nut to bridge, if the samick body is smaller than an Sx body, the samick neck will be longer than the Sx one to compensate.

The only thing you can do is to move the bridge back, if it's impossible, you are screwed.

[funkysurfer]

Originally Posted by JustOpenYourMind

Don't forget that 34'' scale lenght does not mean that all necks for all 34'' will fit.

34 inches is the lenght from nut to bridge, if the samick body is smaller than an Sx body, the samick neck will be longer than the Sx one to compensate.

The only thing you can do is to move the bridge back, if it's impossible, you are screwed.

I think the only option is moving the bridge. And, judging by what I saw in difference when mocked up, the bridge would have to go way, way back and still may not cut it.

I would guess this would change the tone, correct? Would hope not because I am extremely content with the tone. The J pup growls like a cat which I think has a lot to do with its positioning.

[Mushroo]

Originally Posted by funkysurfer

I would guess this would change the tone, correct? Would hope not because I am extremely content with the tone. The J pup growls like a cat which I think has a lot to do with its positioning.

Why do you want to change things around if you are so happy with the tone? Is it just a cosmetic thing, or is there something wrong with the Samick neck?

[funkysurfer]

Originally Posted by Mushroo

Why do you want to change things around if you are so happy with the tone? Is it just a cosmetic thing, or is there something wrong with the Samick neck?

It's the original neck. There are many dead spots and I tend to play all over the neck. It's one of the reasons I don't play it as much.

The SX neck I bought as a backup neck that I never put to use. And, asthetically it will look nice IMO on that black body with the black hardware & tuners. Mmm, maple & black...

[202dy]

There is a lot of talk in this thread. But there is no data.

• When the SX neck is fully seated, what is the distance from the twelfth fret to the center of the bridge adjustment?
• How much saddle travel is available at the bridge?
• What is the distance from the end of the bridge to the end of the body?

With this information posted you will get usable advice.

[62bass]

[quote=funkysurfer;5614798]It's the original neck. There are many dead spots and I tend to play all over the neck. It's one of the reasons I don't play it as much.

Play faster and skip the dead notes.