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bass necks from ebay- trust issues

Discussion in 'Luthier's Corner' started by Gord_oh, Jul 24, 2009.

  1. Jul 24, 2009 #1
    Gord_oh

    Gord_oh Midtown Guitars: Ulyate Pickups & StringJoy Commercial User

    Oct 4, 2008
    Michigan
    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=360152171105

    I did this once before. The short version: The neck is sitting in the corner of my room collecting dust because I was mislead.

    This item looks promising for my jazz build, and the price is beyond reasonable.

    Should I trust it?

    The plan: I want to get a neck with block inlays. Warmoth and Allparts are the only two I can find and they are $300+. I figure I could buy this neck for $100, and take it to my luither to get pearloid block inlays in it for far cheaper than what I would pay.

    I know the risks of ebay, been around enough to figure it out, so I dont need any "buyer beware" speeches.

    Just advice as if this is a good idea or not.
     
  2. Jul 24, 2009 #2
    7XL

    7XL

    Jul 23, 2009
    St Paul. MN
    I would look at Stewart McDonald first. And if that doesn't work for you look for an Allparts or Warmouth neck. Mighty Might has been around for quite some time, but the shipped to Korea aspect of these products makes me wonder.
     
  3. Jul 25, 2009 #3
    Gord_oh

    Gord_oh Midtown Guitars: Ulyate Pickups & StringJoy Commercial User

    Oct 4, 2008
    Michigan
    good call, his are a little more but i would feel better about it.

    about the block inlays, maybe ill do an inlay sticker until i can get the real thing.
    im testing them with my sx first to see.
     
  4. Jul 25, 2009 #4
    JohnnyNacho

    JohnnyNacho

    Mar 29, 2009
    Nelson, B.C., Canada
    For that price I got a genuine fender MIM P neck, put in on my own build, and it is perfect, never had a problem. Wish I remembered the seller..
     
  5. Jul 25, 2009 #5
    Gord_oh

    Gord_oh Midtown Guitars: Ulyate Pickups & StringJoy Commercial User

    Oct 4, 2008
    Michigan
    i would prefer a jazz neck,
    i have thought of putting a p neck on it
    just because they are so common on ebay
    compared to trying to find a jazz.

    im broke right now, so we will wait and see.
     
  6. Jul 25, 2009 #6
    TheBasicBassist

    TheBasicBassist

    Jan 8, 2009
    Newark, DE
    Endorsing Artist: Rosado Guitars
    well..i've never bought on ebay..
    but this is an ebay store, so it has more credibility. no?
    or am i ********..
     
  7. Jul 25, 2009 #7
    Gord_oh

    Gord_oh Midtown Guitars: Ulyate Pickups & StringJoy Commercial User

    Oct 4, 2008
    Michigan
    kinda, ebay stores are normally more trustworthy
    but ive learned not to bet on it.

    or you could be ********...i dont know.
    ;)
     
  8. Jul 25, 2009 #8
    Ric5

    Ric5 Supporting Member

    Jan 29, 2008
    Colorado
    I like 5, 8, 10, and 12 string basses
    I have 7 basses with mighty mite necks ... I think they are all good necks ... not perfect but good quality.
     
  9. Jul 25, 2009 #9
    Gord_oh

    Gord_oh Midtown Guitars: Ulyate Pickups & StringJoy Commercial User

    Oct 4, 2008
    Michigan
    who makes stew mac necks?
     
  10. Jul 25, 2009 #10
    Musiclogic

    Musiclogic Commercial User

    Aug 6, 2005
    Southwest Michigan
    Owner/Builder: HJC Customs USA, The Cool Lute, C G O
    Lasido out of Canada last time I knew, was the maker of the Stew Mac necks, this could have changed.
     
  11. Jul 27, 2009 #11
    Gord_oh

    Gord_oh Midtown Guitars: Ulyate Pickups & StringJoy Commercial User

    Oct 4, 2008
    Michigan
  12. Jul 27, 2009 #12
    renniw

    renniw

    Nov 30, 2004
    Lévis (Québec)
    And for the record, Lasido is Godin guitars.... and they're still making stewmac necks (as of may 2009 when I had a shop tour...)
     
  13. Jul 27, 2009 #13
    Gord_oh

    Gord_oh Midtown Guitars: Ulyate Pickups & StringJoy Commercial User

    Oct 4, 2008
    Michigan
  14. Jul 27, 2009 #14
    bongomania

    bongomania Supporting Member Commercial User

    Oct 17, 2005
    PDX, OR
    owner, OVNIFX and OVNILabs
    Depends on the Precision. Jazz = 1.5" (A) nut, while Precision is either 1.63" (B) or 1.75" (C) width.