I can't find one in the usual places, I'm wondering about suggestions? A Squier neck would be great, I'm not so into paying for a Mexican Fender neck as they're more than I want to spend.
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Looking for inexpensive lined fretless jazz neck
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currently "sold out" but keep your eye on these (great necks!):
aeguitars.com
AE Guitars® Full Scale Bass Neck Rosewood Fretless
Our AE Guitars® Full Scale Bass Neck Rosewood Fretless is a high-quality, ready-to-install option for bass guitar enthusiasts. Crafted from premium-grade maple wood, it offers superior tone and stability, with a smooth, comfortable playing surface and accurate fretwork. The elegant finish...
aeguitars.com
There are tons of cheap (but seemingly well built) fretless Jazz necks on Ebay, from China.
I undestand if one don't want to buy from there, but unfortunately I think every cheap neck will be Chinese regardless of brand or where you find it.
Example: AAAA Rosewood 4-strings Satin Roasted Flame Maple Fretless Jazz Bass Guitar Neck | eBay
Edit: Ooops, I see now that you want lines. I'm sure there are those too, just not the one in the link.
I undestand if one don't want to buy from there, but unfortunately I think every cheap neck will be Chinese regardless of brand or where you find it.
Example: AAAA Rosewood 4-strings Satin Roasted Flame Maple Fretless Jazz Bass Guitar Neck | eBay
Edit: Ooops, I see now that you want lines. I'm sure there are those too, just not the one in the link.
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This man knows both fretless and "build your own".currently "sold out" but keep your eye on these (great necks!):
AE Guitars® Full Scale Bass Neck Rosewood Fretless
Our AE Guitars® Full Scale Bass Neck Rosewood Fretless is a high-quality, ready-to-install option for bass guitar enthusiasts. Crafted from premium-grade maple wood, it offers superior tone and stability, with a smooth, comfortable playing surface and accurate fretwork. The elegant finish...
That's the route I'll take I reckon. I've an old Jazz bass with a broken neck in the attic that would suit one of those. They look great, and at those prices they must be worth a punt.
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then pay for a neck that you know is not made in china. mexico is not china. the link i shared with you sells necks made in china.
that's bad/sad news!
FWIW, i bought all of my chinese necks on ebay (cheap) and they've been a dream to play. the first one (6-years-old) is fantastic. all the rest are superb and equal in quality, but they're all unlined fretless necks.
ali express has cheap, lined fretless necks (no experience with that platform/site), but of course they're made in china. at any rate: best of luck!
Find an old Peavey foundation fretless. really good, jazz bass-ish, plentiful, and cheap.
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That unlined flamed maple for under $100-that’s unbelievable. I’m just a skeptic I guess taking a chance on something like that. I’m glad others have been happy going that route. (& lucky)
I have a lined ebony neck from Warmoth I bought 30 years ago, way before their "Super Bass" trussrod system, and it's by far the most stable wood neck I've ever owned. Unfortunately, that comes with a hefty price these days, but a neck is not the place to cheap out on. Lined fretless used to be an option for Allparts necks, not seeing it on their website now though.
I appreciate that, I have several warmoth necks and think they make a great product. I have three problems with them though, they're heavy, they're expensive, and the truss rod heel adjustment. For what I'm doing, its overkill. I'm a very occasional fretless player. Thanks for the suggestion.
I was going to say watch the site, but I just checked it, and it looks like they are actually closing up shop.
Everything is 30% off.
A real loss, they were a great source.
They've always been pretty good about getting back, but if they're closing, good chance they might have cut down on staff.
I’ve had mine for a few years but did a quick spec on my Warmoth unlined maple on maple fretless neck & it came to $387 @ today’s rate. Definitely not a budget item.
