Most comfortable neck EVER?...

[jnam]

I've been actively buying 2014-2016 American Standard Jazz necks. I have no idea what it is about them, but they seem to be absolutely perfect in my hands. The maple especially, it's just so comfortable.

I've been very curious about these American Performer necks, as they seem to be the exact same specs as the AmSt necks. The only "turn-off" is I don't believe they have the graphite rods.

As a proud new owner of a 2020 American Performer Jazz Bass, I reached out to Fender customer support regarding the Performer Series neck truss rods. The Fender cs rep was happy to confirm the American Performer Series necks DO include the Graphite rod. Why Fender chooses not to market the Graphite rod in the American Performer Series like they do in the American Professional Series is above me (my guess is to further entice you to spend more money on the Am. Pro, when in actuality both necks have the Graphite truss rod).

 

[Corevalay]

As a proud new owner of a 2020 American Performer Jazz Bass, I reached out to Fender customer support regarding the Performer Series neck truss rods. The Fender cs rep was happy to confirm the American Performer Series necks DO include the Graphite rod. Why Fender chooses not to market the Graphite rod in the American Performer Series like they do in the American Professional Series is above me (my guess is to further entice you to spend more money on the Am. Pro, when in actuality both necks have the Graphite truss rod).

Wow, that is awesome to know. So basically the American Performer neck IS the American Standard neck. I just bought an American Performer Precision, and as much as I hate Precision necks, it actually felt great. This now makes even more sense!

 

[Ian Lewis]

As a proud new owner of a 2020 American Performer Jazz Bass, I reached out to Fender customer support regarding the Performer Series neck truss rods. The Fender cs rep was happy to confirm the American Performer Series necks DO include the Graphite rod. Why Fender chooses not to market the Graphite rod in the American Performer Series like they do in the American Professional Series is above me (my guess is to further entice you to spend more money on the Am. Pro, when in actuality both necks have the Graphite truss rod).

Clarification - support rods are Posiflex graphite, not the truss rod.

 

[jnam]

Clarification - support rods are Posiflex graphite, not the truss rod.

Yes! Clarification appreciated, did not intend to mislead

 

[KaraQ]

So far, it's definitely my Epiphone Thunderbird IV - just something about it, it just suits me so well
(to quote Cap: "on yer left" )

 

[Rdore2000]

The Music Man Caprice, although the Cutlass is a close second. Can't beat a Music Man neck.

 

[JeezyMcNuggles]

View attachment 3741063 If you took all the factors into consideration... profile, finish, nut width, fretboard edge, etc, which one hits a home run for you? I thought about this and I nominate my American Performer Jazz. The neck is as close to perfect (for MY hands) as I've ever played but I know everyone has different fingers and preferences. What bass neck does it for YOU?

My wife's neck's pretty comfortable.

But, I'd have to go with my talman. Hands down. There's something magical in a flat faced baseball bat. Just that meat in your hands, but everything lining up perfectly as you move around. To me, its perfect.

 

[Rdore2000]

My wife's neck's pretty comfortable.

But, I'd have to go with my talman. Hands down. There's something magical in a flat faced baseball bat. Just that meat in your hands, but everything lining up perfectly as you move around. To me, its perfect.

Glad this wasn't a post about the most comfortable nut then.

 

[Claymore]

My wife's neck's pretty comfortable.

But, I'd have to go with my talman. Hands down. There's something magical in a flat faced baseball bat. Just that meat in your hands, but everything lining up perfectly as you move around. To me, its perfect.

As much as I like to think I prefer satin finish, the feel of the Talman's glossy neck sure is comfortable.

 

[Guinness20]

Stingray. It's not too thin and not too chunky, the finish thanks to the gunstock oil and wax is like butter

 

[JeezyMcNuggles]

As much as I like to think I prefer satin finish, the feel of the Talman's glossy neck sure is comfortable.

Mine's raw with tung oil.

 

[gigetto]

Yamaha's RBX is a very confortable Neck

 

[2saddleslab]

Another contender w/ a recent Allparts licensed Fender neck swap. Nitro and Tru Oil worn w/ rolled edges.

 

[Bassworship1]

The 2 best bass necks I've consistently played is Roscoe and Devon Basses. Every one has been perfection with fast slim necks and perfect fretwork.

 

[shadven]

I’m a P-bass player, but I absolutely love this 1974 Jazz Bass neck.

 

[SnowTau]

My 4 string Sandberg VM2, from the moment I picked it up I knew it was perfect, and nothing I've played since has dethroned it. Every time I pick up a AUD$3,000+ bass and play it I feel even better about my decision to buy that bass because it's never better. So. Good.

 

[gigetto]

Jazz bass neck is too tiny for me. Better also on Ibanez AFR more space and little bit consistant.

 

[Bobo]

Glad this wasn't a post about the most comfortable nut then.

ha!

 

[ShawnG]

I find that I like the necks on the four basses that I own:

1. Traveler TB-4P
2. 2001 EBMM Sterling 4H
3. 2001 EBMM StingRay 5H
4. 2009 Fender American Deluxe Precision Bass

I agree, the neck on my Traveler TB-4P is ridiculously good. That little bass punches way above its weight.
My MIK MTD Kingston Heir-4 also has an awesome neck. Nothing to look at, but man, it plays great.

 

[selowitch]

I agree, the neck on my Traveler TB-4P is ridiculously good.

I agree! It might be partly due to the 1.75" nut width where 1.625" would perhaps be expected. The ebonized fingerboard feels so good too and I have never had even a whisper of a fret issue. Fantastic bass.