Cheapest Neck Option for Squier Vintage Modified 5?

[Shindig73]

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Already looked at Warmoth’s website and options, but would love something cheaper and still of decent quality.

The bass being a 5 string definitely limits my options. Thanks in advance!

 

[eastcoasteddie]

Honestly, I think Warmoth might be your best bet. The one problem with their MIM necks (which fit Squier 5’s) is the in-line headstock shape. You will need to get a new set of tuning machines.

I have TWO Warmoth necks for my two Squier bodies. One fretted, one Fretless.

Both are Roasted Maple, fretted has roasted maple fretboard, Fretless is ebony.
A Roasted maple/Roasted maple with standard Dot inlays is the cheapest way to go. No finish required (standard steel reinforcement rods). The fretted neck was about $330 shipped.

I absolutely love how the neck feels - best neck I ever played, and it looks amazing

Outside of that, you can perhaps keep an eye out on Stratosphere for either a Squier or MIM Fender neck. They actually have ONE neck for a Fender Player Plus - nice neck. I’d probably get this one if I were you. The VM tuning machines should be a direct swap.
Not exactly “cheaper” than Warmoth, but you can get it a lot faster…

Fender Player Plus Jazz J V 5 String BASS NECK Bass Guitar Pau Ferro | eBay

A Squier neck would probably be $150 cheaper. I bought a VM neck from them (with tuners) in 2016 from them for $160. But they don’t have any at the moment.

 

[Shindig73]

Eastcoasteddie! Thanks so much for the info!

Coincidentally, my first Warmoth order for a MIM-style Jazz bass is currently at MJT. Can’t wait to get everything back, but you’re right - the pics I got of the Warmoth neck and body look amazing.

Im patient - I’ll just order another Warmoth neck. The picture of your neck and the one I got of mine sold me.

Thanks again for your help and confirmation! Very much appreciated.