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Old 05-06-2010, 07:02 AM
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Good morning TB Fam, I have a Q??? is the Jazz bass body the same.....in the 4, 5, 6 string models..???


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Old 05-06-2010, 07:28 AM
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the factories usually do the same body for wider necks, me: I don't
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I keep my wings the same so a wider neck means a wider overall width.
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I keep my wings the same so a wider neck means a wider overall width.
...ok coool.(*smilin*).well I'm speakin more about a bolt on..(jazz)would I be able to use my same 4 string body template.. and just make a wider neck../???
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Yes. It would be easier to use a larger neck pocket, but you could also tenon the neck.
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Wouldn't it look weird with a wide neck on 4 string body?
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