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In the summer I installed a ceiling fan in my living room. Unstrapping my guitar one night, I raised it too high. WHACK! Took a chunk out of the head. I screamed! She is playable however I can't keep her in tune more than a couple of songs. Odd thing also it the string might register that she is in tune...but no the individual note on the fret..E string. I don't know for sure if this is when the truss was broken but I would not be surprised that it did the final damage. Seems like I was having a little trouble with E string about a year ago, so I think I probably cause the biggest damage.
Last mighty mite neck I bought was $100 new. It's as good as the lower line Fender necks.
A friend of mine gave me a hagstrom....I had no idea how thin their necks are. I think they are thinner than Ibanez. The body is not balance as it swoops down the moment you take you hand of the neck. Shoot...I may piece once together using their neck on a FEnder.
My Yamaha BBN4 has a neck similar to a good J-bass neck.
At one point, my three basses each had very distinctive necks- the Aria SB had something akin to a Ricky/Warwick (at least the last Warwick I tried), while the Yamaha BB (P-bass) had a neck that I swear was made along side an American Fender P-bass- felt just like a good one (to me anyway).
For the most part, I'd take a J-bass neck as a starting point (not so much a Geddy Lee, though)...
At one point, my three basses each had very distinctive necks- the Aria SB had something akin to a Ricky/Warwick (at least the last Warwick I tried), while the Yamaha BB (P-bass) had a neck that I swear was made along side an American Fender P-bass- felt just like a good one (to me anyway).
For the most part, I'd take a J-bass neck as a starting point (not so much a Geddy Lee, though)...
I've really been enjoying the MIM Fender P/J's (P-Bass body style with a Jazz neck). I bought one in the Seafoam Pearl, and love it. Then when they came out with the same bass in Olympic White, I bought one of them also! Eventually, I'll get around to selling one of them, but I'm really pleased with the tone, the feel, AND the looks. Buy one when MF has them on sale or else get a used one.
Get a jazz neck and replace your existing neck. Back in the 70’s I️ always ordered my Pbass’ with the S designation it stood for Slimline.I have itty bitty fingers and I presently play a Fender Jazz Squire.
I broke the truss in my Fender neck. Replacing or repairing is over the value of what I paid for her. She is fully playable but I don't want to take her out anymore. I think I would like to stay with Fender, as I have done some testing of sound and ya really can't go wrong with Fender. I need one with a narrow neck. Anyone know which Fender has the narrowest neck?
Also..if you have a persuasive argument regarding sound, perhaps there is another brand I could learn to love
What I am looking for.
10lbs max
Love the Ibanez Body
4-string
I want the deep roaring bellow of the Fender.
The Ibanez SR series has the thinnest necks I know of. Each model seems to have a different "flavor" to its sound so I'm sure you can find one that does what you want it to do! If the bass is active, keep in mind that the battery might be close to dead and the sound will not be so good. Sometimes the store has an extra 9V you can swap out.
A Ric will have a wider string spacing. I personally did not like the Shector.. Felt blocky to me. The Ibanez SR500 (or up... the SR800 is really nice.) would be probably the thinnest neck, and they sound great. Stay away from the Gio
The Geddy Lee is an excellent choice. Have you thought of going short scale? Maybe a Mustang?
What's your budget?
The Geddy Lee is an excellent choice. Have you thought of going short scale? Maybe a Mustang?
What's your budget?
A friend of mine gave me a Hagstrom (Swedish). Holy Cow...the neck is just slightly smaller than an Ibanez. Tone is great. Just not a common bass make. It needs works etc..so I am still shopping
