Fender Jazz - 22 Fret neck?

[Yellow Hook]

Hi all,
This is my first post on TB, although I have been a long time lurker.

I am the owner of a Fender 22 Fret Jazz bass (a.k.a Boner Bass). Long story short, the trust rod on the neck snaped and I have been trying to find either a place to repair the neck or a vendor who would make a replacement neck. Places such as Warmouth etc. do not make a 22 fret neck. I think I have tried them all at this point. Must not be much demand.

Anyway, I know there are tons of knowledgeable folks here at TB, anyone have any suggestions?

 

[Cristo]

No luthiers in NYC that can make a new neck for you?

 

[Yellow Hook]

Had not considered that - I wonder who would do that kind of work?

 

[coreyfyfe]

Why not just replace the rod? It will probably cost around the same as a new neck anyhow, but just about any luthier could do the work for you. I'm sure google could find you a list of instrument repair shops in NYC and calling a few of them should get you some estimates on repair.

 

[Woofer]

Does the whole neck need to be replaced? Why not just get them to pull the fretboard and replace the truss?

*edit* Corey beat me to it.

 

[Yellow Hook]

Yes - I have been told the Fretboard would need to be pulled off and a new truss rod added. Not many places seem to provide that service or even attempt it from the feedback I have received.

 

[sj_bass]

I might have an extra neck around... I think it's a 21-fret. Should be able to set the intonation by bringing the bridge saddles back a little bit. Send me a PM sometime and I'll check.