In my book early 80s esp would be more interesting than a Squier - if you were in the U.K. ild have read your OP and sent you a PM to ask to buy the ESP!!
well that’s probably a minority opinion
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New bass or New neck- what would you do?
- Thread starter MrSidecar
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If it's confirmed a twist that makes the neck unplayable, I'd dive into getting thorough understanding of the dimensions of the neck heel and neck pocket you have and see about finding a quality replacement made to fit.
I concur with suggestion above about considering Musicraft to source a made-to-order replacement. In their basic menu oder options they have four choices with respect to heel width and type. Besides the common standard 2-1/2" wide round heel, they also offer 2-7/16". Top-notch neck maker.
https://musikraft.com/product/bass-neck-custom-build/
I concur with suggestion above about considering Musicraft to source a made-to-order replacement. In their basic menu oder options they have four choices with respect to heel width and type. Besides the common standard 2-1/2" wide round heel, they also offer 2-7/16". Top-notch neck maker.
https://musikraft.com/product/bass-neck-custom-build/
Get the Squier and set a plan in motion to eventually find a suitable neck for the ESP. A neck pocket that’s too small for a replacement can be modified to fit with a bit of thought and planning.
I have a very similar situation. A Cort B5 with a twisted neck. It’s playable so I’ve kept it but if ever there is a chance to replace or fix the neck I’ll be doing it.
Why can't you play it with a twist? If it is a simple twist, there's no reason you can't set it up well around it. It's slopes, humps, dips, ski jumps, etc. that are the major issue with warped necks – not twists.
The only problem in that case would come when it's time to level your frets. And at that point, you'd have the neck heat treated first, then clamped straight while the leveling is being performed.
The only problem in that case would come when it's time to level your frets. And at that point, you'd have the neck heat treated first, then clamped straight while the leveling is being performed.
SirMjac28
Patiently Waiting For The Next British Invasion
I mean for right now get the new bass and down the road look for a new a used neck I'm not familiar with that particular model so I'm not sure how rare they are?tl;dr?
"Perhaps try to find another ESP with a good neck to swap, AND buy a Sire?
What the hell."
I would simply replace the neck, but probably wouldn’t buy a 7ender branded one. You pay a premium for the decal on the headstock.
You can get a better neck aftermarket that will most likely fit.
Even if the body needs to be massaged a bit , thats not necessarily a bad thing.
Having a neck fitted to a body will Insure a solid connection as long as it’s done be a good Luthier.
You can get a better neck aftermarket that will most likely fit.
Even if the body needs to be massaged a bit , thats not necessarily a bad thing.
Having a neck fitted to a body will Insure a solid connection as long as it’s done be a good Luthier.
Get a new neck, I suggest checking the contour for the fit you like the most before jumping to a Fender.
Before you do anything else get it to your luthier to see just how bad it really is.
Some of those guys can perform magic.
Some of those guys can perform magic.
Make sure that whatever neck you get still intonates correctly. Might need to measure nut to bridge.
Have you had a luthier check out the neck to see if it can be fixed? I'm sure Squire must make some ok basses considering how many people on here love them but I still have prejudice from the ones I played in the 90's and early 00's I guess. I would first see if a tech could fix it, if not I would measure and maybe see if Warmoth can make something to the right specs.
Have you had a luthier check out the neck to see if it can be fixed? I'm sure Squire must make some ok basses considering how many people on here love them but I still have prejudice from the ones I played in the 90's and early 00's I guess. I would first see if a tech could fix it, if not I would measure and maybe see if Warmoth can make something to the right specs.
Options in order.
1. Determine if neck can be fixed. If yes, get it fixed. If no, go to option 2.
2. Buy new neck. Not a fender neck.
3. Buy a used bass. Can get a heck of a used bass for $500.
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That's what I would do if replacing a neck on a P. Especially if I had bonded with that P.
That's what I would do if replacing a neck on a P. Especially if I had bonded with that P.
It comes down to what you prefer. Do you really like your current bass? Then new neck, if the neck specs are true Fender spec. If they aren't Fender spec or if you prefer the other bass, then buy the other bass. The wild card if you really like your current bass is to have a good luthier try to get the twist out of the current neck. Probably end up costing as much as the other bass and not be a guaranteed solution. So the answer starts with - "Do you prefer your current bass?"
I'd do both. Having just bought a Squier cv 60s jazz and being quite impressed, I'd buy the Squier P. But mighty mite necks are very inexpensive and quite good, so I'd use the neck twist as an opportunity to put a jazz neck on that P.
If you need a neck bolt area that's slimmer than 2.5 inches, you can either use sandpaper or look into the Chinese necks on Amazon and other online places,bad they run a mm or two narrower than fender spec.
If you need a neck bolt area that's slimmer than 2.5 inches, you can either use sandpaper or look into the Chinese necks on Amazon and other online places,bad they run a mm or two narrower than fender spec.
Forget getting a cheapy bass and get a Status Graphite neck for the ESP.
Incidentally, does the 21st fret “overhang” the body? Standard P has 20 frets.
Great timing.. I have a beautiful 2011 Fender American Standard Jazz bass, in Blizzard Pearl, that has a bad neck & has since I bought it used 6 years ago. I never cared for the sound & obviously it didn't play well either. A week ago I found a minty 2013 Precision neck on eBay & waited out the auction & won. I received it a few days later, transferred the hardware bolted it up. I lowered the relief & set up the bass & I'm blown away. I've never owned another jazz bass, though I like the sound of a jazz, just not mine. Now I can't get enough. I've played the bass more over the past few days than I have in the past 6 years. & it has THE sound & the nut width I prefer. YMMV
Are you sure the neck is twisted and just could do with a truss rod adjustment or fret work done?
