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any thoughts on neck options?

Discussion in 'Luthier's Corner' started by abemo, Apr 15, 2012.

  1. Apr 15, 2012 #1
    abemo

    abemo

    Feb 27, 2012
    Arvada, co
    Hey all, working on a restoration project, and I've been reviewing my neck options. I'm leaning towards a b. Hefner maple/rosewood jazz neck, but I had also looked at the mighty mite jazz neck. Anybody have any experience with either of these? Tips? Warnings?
     
  2. Apr 16, 2012 #2
    Musiclogic

    Musiclogic Commercial User

    Aug 6, 2005
    Southwest Michigan
    Owner/Builder: HJC Customs USA, The Cool Lute, C G O
    Mighty mites are decent necks as are the Hefners, I know the Hefs can get really pricey really quick, so you may also want to look at Warmoth, USACG, Musikraft, and even Carvin, all of which are well made and the licensed F types are just that, so if you seek F type, you'll be pleased
     
  3. Apr 16, 2012 #3
    abemo

    abemo

    Feb 27, 2012
    Arvada, co
    Thanks, i'd looked at warmoth and carvin, I'm actually starting to lean towards the carvin. Any big difference between any of them?
     
  4. Apr 16, 2012 #4
    Lo-E

    Lo-E

    Dec 19, 2009
    Brooklyn, NY
    I've had excellent results with Allparts. Most are MIJ and very well made.
     
  5. Apr 16, 2012 #5
    Hopkins

    Hopkins Supporting Member Commercial User

    Nov 17, 2010
    Houston Tx
    Owner/Builder @Hopkins Guitars
    I have a Warmoth as well as an Allparts neck. I would say their build quality is about equal. Both are a bit fatter than your average Fender neck, which I happen to be a fan of.
     
  6. Apr 16, 2012 #6
    jamestown94west

    jamestown94west

    Jul 16, 2011
    the ozarks
    i have a USACG, and a warmoth neck on a couple basses, and i love them both. i feel like theyre both great quality necks.
     
  7. Apr 16, 2012 #7
    Musiclogic

    Musiclogic Commercial User

    Aug 6, 2005
    Southwest Michigan
    Owner/Builder: HJC Customs USA, The Cool Lute, C G O
    The Carvins are great also, usually very high quality, but probably the most limited as far as options, but the extra frets always are a plus for $160
     
  8. Apr 17, 2012 #8
    abemo

    abemo

    Feb 27, 2012
    Arvada, co
    So it sounds to me like these are all fairly good options, just depends on who can best accommodate whatever options I choose?
     
  9. Apr 17, 2012 #9
    Lo-E

    Lo-E

    Dec 19, 2009
    Brooklyn, NY
    Essentially, yes.