Jazz Parts Bass

RockBobby · #1 11-30-2007, 04:33 PM

I am putting a jazz together. I bought a cream white mexi body and need to know if a standard pickguard will fit. I want a brown/red tort guard. Also, Which neck is recommended? The only ones I found with pearloid blocks and binding are Warmoth and Allparts.

Any suggestions? Thanks, Bob

UncleBalsamic · #2 11-30-2007, 04:44 PM

Warmoth necks are great, I've never tried an Allparts neck though. A standard pickguard should fit as well, I'm sure others would be able to verify this.

()smoke() · #3 11-30-2007, 08:32 PM

my understanding is that allparts necks are constructed more like the 'traditional' fender neck than warmoth, which uses dual rods for stability and a flatter fingerboard radius (i believe)

both mfgs produce great quality products, i think it's a matter of personal preference regarding wood selection, price, sound, etc.

i'm currently building up a jazz using a warmoth neck, which i chose based on my selection of wood and fingerboard

RockBobby · #4 12-01-2007, 01:32 AM

Well, I have a Dingwall AB1-5 that has a wenge board, a Spector USA bolt on that's all maple body and neck with a rosewood board, a Musicman SRay 5 with a rosewood board and de fretted, and a Dean 12string with maple/rosewood. I have had Lakland & FBass, so I am prolly looking for a traditional bass sound. The only concern is a flatsawn neck with no rods. Do you think it can stand up to tight strings? I might use Fender flats. I had a squire PBS that the neck could not take it, and I had to put on light strings.

Thanks, Bob