Block Inlay & Binding Replacement

[Paidgigs]

Can someone recommend a Luthier that can replace block inlays and binding for a Squier Vintage Modified Jazz V?

 

[Manton Customs]

You don't say where you're based. Regardless of that, a job like this will cost more than the bass itself. Your best bet would be to fit an existing neck with your preferred blocks and binding to the bass.

 

[Paidgigs]

Thanks Manton, I'm based in the U.S. I checked out Warmoth for a custom neck but unfortunately they don't currently support this model neck profile.

 

[Manton Customs]

If Warmoth definitely can't help, you could try approaching a local luthier. Fender necks are very simple so it shouldn't be extortionately expensive to have a luthier make you a brand new neck, though it will still probably cost more than the bass did. Or maybe there is a mass produced neck out there which will fit and have the right options (Allparts, Mighty Mite etc) already.

 

[Paidgigs]

I'm still working with Warmoth and did find a few completed necks with fair pricing but none with the options I'm looking for. Fender Deluxe Jazz V neck all maple with pearloid inlay blocks and cream binding doesn't seem to be a popular choice. Thanks again for your suggestions.

 

[sissy kathy]

I'm still working with Warmoth and did find a few completed necks with fair pricing but none with the options I'm looking for. Fender Deluxe Jazz V neck all maple with pearloid inlay blocks and cream binding doesn't seem to be a popular choice. Thanks again for your suggestions.

Warmoth will build the neck you want; I'm surprised they didn't tell you that. I'm a lefty so any neck I order from them has to be built. I priced a blocked and bound neck, but alas, it was out of my price range. The custom build doesn't cost any extra, except in time waiting.

 

[andrew]

Warmoth will build the neck you want; I'm surprised they didn't tell you that. I'm a lefty so any neck I order from them has to be built. I priced a blocked and bound neck, but alas, it was out of my price range. The custom build doesn't cost any extra, except in time waiting.

Warmoth occasionally used to put a finished lefty blocked neck up for sale on their site for a lower price than going custom but I havn't seen them do so in years so you're right that they're an expensive custom order these days.

 

[Joedog]

I've done a couple of new instruments w/binding and inlays (one a pretty ornate banjo neck). They all came out great. If I can do it, it's not that hard! HOWEVER, I wouldn't know where to start getting the old stuff off w/o worrying about damaging the wood. I'd be scared to try. Let us know how it turns out. As others have suggested, it MAY be a better option to commission a new neck? Either way. it's likely to not be cheap!