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Can you do a slim jazz bass neck with a P width nut?

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by BusyFingers, Nov 7, 2017.


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  1. Nov 7, 2017 #1
    BusyFingers

    BusyFingers

    Nov 26, 2016
    Is this even possible? Is there anyone who builds their necks like this? I like a slimmer neck, but perhaps the string spacing of the Precision nut suits me better than the Jazz spacing?
     
  5. Nov 7, 2017 #2
    SJan3

    SJan3 Supporting Member

    Dec 8, 2010
    Ct.
    You can have anything you're willing to pay for. I'm sure any custom builder will accommodate you.
     
  9. Nov 7, 2017 #3
    Korladis

    Korladis Inactive

    Apr 9, 2009
    San Francisco Bay Area, CA
    You mean like a Rickenbacker?
     
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  13. Nov 7, 2017 #4
    nonohmic

    nonohmic Supporting Member

    Dec 13, 2005
    ABQ, NM.
    The 58 necks are quite thin, depth wise.
     
  18. Nov 7, 2017 #5
    NoiseNinja

    NoiseNinja Experimental-psychedelic-ambient-noise-drone Inactive

    Feb 23, 2011
    Denmark
    I for one can't, but I am certain it is possible, and even quite sure it has been done before.
     
  22. Nov 8, 2017 #6
    BusyFingers

    BusyFingers

    Nov 26, 2016
    I appreciate the input.

    On second thought, one of the finest necks I've every played was a Fender FSR Jazz bass. I don't think going with a precision width would make it better.
     
  26. Nov 8, 2017 #7
    Yahboy

    Yahboy

    May 21, 2008
    Squier CV 60p neck is very close to your request.

    Hopehelp
     
  30. Nov 8, 2017 #8
    Vinnie Boombatz

    Vinnie Boombatz Inactive

    May 26, 2010
    Classic 50's Precisions have wide nut widths (mine is actually a hair over 1 3/4") but isn't super deep front to back.
     
  34. Nov 8, 2017 #9
    quickfix

    quickfix

    Nov 25, 2014
    Adrift in the frozen north
    Fender American Special Precision. Too bad they're out of production.
     
  38. Nov 8, 2017 #10
    Nedmundo

    Nedmundo Supporting Member

    Jan 7, 2005
    Philadelphia
    The American Pro has the 1 5/8" nut width and a '63 P rear profile, which I believe is shallower than the previous American Standards, but I'm not positive. Regardless, you might dig it.
     
  42. Nov 8, 2017 #11
    bdplaid

    bdplaid Suspended Supporting Member

    Aug 31, 2007
    It just so happens Warmoth just sent me one. Interested in buying it? Otherwise I'm going to replace the nut. Maple/Maple, slim taper, steel rods. PM me.

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  47. Nov 8, 2017 #12
    pbassnut

    pbassnut Supporting Member

    Sep 27, 2004
    Falls Church, VA
    A Warmoth slim profile Precision neck might be just the ticket for you.
     
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  51. Nov 8, 2017 #13
    Frampton

    Frampton Supporting Member

    Oct 9, 2010
    NY
    Any half decent luthier can do this for you. I was an apprentice once, and made a ton of nuts.
     
  55. Nov 8, 2017 #14
    Standalone

    Standalone

    Jan 17, 2005
    New Haven
    ibanez' BTB basses seem to have this profile -- wide and thin front to back and rather flat.
    How much fingerboard radius do you want?
     
  59. Nov 8, 2017 #15
    Hillsidebass

    Hillsidebass Gold Supporting Member Supporting Member

    Apr 15, 2005
    San Angelo, Texas
    Fender '62 AVRI necks are exactly what you're talking about. 1 3/4" nut but very thin, like a jazz front to back.
     
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