Has anyone used these necks?

[Glasiron]

This copied from the listing:
Country/Region of Manufacture: China
That is also your answer.
Go with an American maker that has a respected reputation.

Do CNC machines really work that much better in the US?
Just kidding, I do try to buy local when I can. That being said I have owned some very well built instruments that came from China!

 

[Gravedigger Dav]

Do CNC machines really work that much better in the US?
Just kidding, I do try to buy local when I can. That being said I have owned some very well built instruments that came from China!

true on the CNC machine, but where is customer service when you need it? I wouldn't buy from an unknown source.

 

[aproud1]

The fretless neck I bought had the markers in between where the frets would be vs. on the fretlines themselves. Like most fretless basses.

It was re-purposed.

My Beer tap

• aproud1
• Oct 28, 2014

 

[electracoyote]

That being said I have owned some very well built instruments that came from China!

People sure do rave about their Chinese-made Squiers here on TB, and I must confess I've played a couple that felt pretty stable to me.

 

[electracoyote]

true on the CNC machine, but where is customer service when you need it? I wouldn't buy from an unknown source.

Good point. If you get a lemon, may as well slice it up and eat it, because you'll lose money sending it back to China.

I'd go with a Chinese-made neck sold here in the States. You'd have a better chance of an exchange if anything is wrong.

Maple Bass Neck For Jazz Bass Neck Parts Replacement 21 Fret | eBay

 

[Glasiron]

People sure do rave about their Chinese-made Squiers here on TB, and I must confess I've played a couple that felt pretty stable to me.

Ive said it before and Ill say it again. There are very fine craftsmen all over the world. I prefer to support people in my area, but a good product is a good product!

 

[7dollarbologna]

I wouldn't waste my time with junk necks (I already have) just get a warmouth neck and be done with it.

 

[Bill Whitehurst]

I think CNCs work about as well in any location.
The thing I'd be concerned about is the wood.
The longer a piece of wood drys, the more stable
it will be.
Keeping wood around longer costs at least something
to keep it stored.
That is one place where they can cut cost.
Some necks will be just fine.
Others will warp or twist.
You won't know by looking which will do what.

That's kind of a longer way of saying that you
should go with someone that has a proven track record.

 

[AndreasR]

I have a no name Chinese neck on my PJ, but that was a bass I bought from someone who had it for over a year. No warping, twisting, whatever, and it's a great neck, but for me someone else took the risk before I bought it.

 

[FloridaSam]

Another vote for Squier. Find an early 2000's Indonesian necked bass for under $100.00.

Here's my neck. If you told me it cost $300.00 I'd have no issues.

 

[phillybass101]

I bought a $39 SX Fretless lined maple boarded neck and it was worth every dollar I spent. You'd be surprised as to who really makes necks and for whom. Just like car parts.

 

[Pocket Bass]

I wonder what factory in China is producing these, and if that same factory also makes necks for any brands we might recognize.

I’m convinced 99% of people that says “everything” Chinese is crap, just don’t want US $$$ leaving the states.

 

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I’m convinced 99% of people don't look at the dates posts are posted.

 

[Pocket Bass]

Never seen an expiration date on a thought

 

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Never seen an expiration date on a thought

I quit thinking about this yesterday.