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Allparts neck?
- Thread starter waynobass
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I don't believe they fit (unless they just started making them in the G&L size). Measure the G&L neck and then contact AllParts.
I just checked the dimensions and shape on my L-1000. The heel width and shape are different. You would need to widen the neck pocket on your G&L body and also adjust for the arc at the body end of the Fender style neck.
Why rip up a god G&L body?? Reshape the neck, it is an aftermarket neck anyway. This way, if and when you find a G&L neck, it will work with your body. What is wrong with your existing neck?
Chef
In Memoriam
Altering the body is just the easiest alternative. The neck can be altered on a router table, I suppose.
Why don't you just find a competent luthier to make you a replacement neck? It shouldn't cost much more than the Allparts neck.
Chef
In Memoriam
The truss rod is maxed out and the lower frets are so worn it's almost fretless.
(Don't worry, I won't alter the G&L body!)
Allparts necks are undrilled, so 3-bolt is not a problem.
Regarding the number of frets, that shouldn't matter since G&Ls and Fenders are both 34" scale, right?
The bottom of the Allparts heel is more curved than the rectangular G&L neck pocket. But would that really matter if the fit on the sides is tight, and the neck is screwed on securely?
Chef
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one can add a washer or two under the trussrod bullett to gain more adjustment.
frets can be replaced.
if those are your only issues, i'd recommend taking it to a luthier familiar with, and qualified to make some repairs for you.
frets can be replaced.
if those are your only issues, i'd recommend taking it to a luthier familiar with, and qualified to make some repairs for you.
I had to add a washer on my G&L Legacy guitar neck. Did it about 6 years ago, and it's been fine ever since. If the neck only needs a turn or two on the truss rod, this should work fine.
For scale length, you want to make sure the nut is 34" from the bridge. Let's just say that a 19-fret Fender spec neck is 1/2" shorter than a 20-fret G&L neck (the extra 1/2" being where the 20th fret would be)... If you mount the heel snug against the body in the neck pocket, your scale just got reduced to 33.5" instead of 34". So, either you'd have to have a gap of 1/2" between the heel and the body (could be covered by a custom pickguard) or you'd have to move the bridge back to compensate. If you don't do one or the other, your intonation will never be right.
I'm with Chef on this one. Replace the frets and find a washer or two that will fit.
For scale length, you want to make sure the nut is 34" from the bridge. Let's just say that a 19-fret Fender spec neck is 1/2" shorter than a 20-fret G&L neck (the extra 1/2" being where the 20th fret would be)... If you mount the heel snug against the body in the neck pocket, your scale just got reduced to 33.5" instead of 34". So, either you'd have to have a gap of 1/2" between the heel and the body (could be covered by a custom pickguard) or you'd have to move the bridge back to compensate. If you don't do one or the other, your intonation will never be right.
I'm with Chef on this one. Replace the frets and find a washer or two that will fit.
Chef
In Memoriam
the washer thing ain't "bogus," it was a fender approved service bulletin many years ago.
there should be scads of guys qualified to do this sort of work in austin.
there should be scads of guys qualified to do this sort of work in austin.
$600 seriously?Is that for a 3 bolt replacement or 6?
Either one. G&L requires that you provide them the entire bass so they can accurately construct a neck , mount it, set up the instrument then send it back to you. I had forgotten to ask their sales rep if the new neck is covered by their 10yr warranty, doh!
