Poorly fitting neck

[journeyman111]

Hello all, I recently acquired a jazz neck and popped it on a P body. It has a little gap at the side. Is it going to cause any issues? It feels and sounds okay, I checked the intonation and it’s set up. It seems okay to me so I’m not too bothered but I’d like to hear some more experienced views.

 

[JimmyThunder]

It'll play just fine

 

[lug]

It's only an aesthetic issue, shouldn't effect playability at all.

 

[mojomike001]

It's unlikely to cause any problems, but if it bugs you, put some thin shims on either side. Sandpaper shims work well.

 

[godofthunder59]

Normal.

 

[bolophonic]

Nobody will ever notice.

 

[micguy]

That clearance is better than normal for a 70's Fender - a lot of those had very wide gaps. It's a visual thing mostly, but if the neck gets jostled to where it shifts, it can shift further in a loose neck pocket than in a tight one.

 

[JeezyMcNuggles]

View attachment 4259443 View attachment 4259443 View attachment 4259450 View attachment 4259443 View attachment 4259450 Hello all, I recently acquired a jazz neck and popped it on a P body. It has a little gap at the side. Is it going to cause any issues? It feels and sounds okay, I checked the intonation and it’s set up. It seems okay to me so I’m not too bothered but I’d like to hear some more experienced views.

It looks like it's cocked sideways a little, but it's probably just the photos. I wouldn't be concerned as long it plays good. You could always stick a little shim in it if you wanted to. But, no need really. Why fix what's not broken?

 

[MotorCityMinion]

Once you've seen it, you can't un-see it. Start shopping.
BTW, nice looking neck.

 

[Rabidhamster]

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no issue at all

 

[bbh]

No problem, you’ve gained a pick holder.

 

[MynameisMe]

If it really bothers you put some caulk in the gap and you won't see it anymore!

 

[devnulljp]

Is it stable? I've had success putting those little metal mesh washers from taps in neck pockets with necks that shifted in the pocket (yes, 1970s 3-bolt Fenders).
Works great, adds enough friction to stop things moving so you don't need to chiropractic the neck

 

[JimB52]

One of my favorite P body J neck basseshas a much bigger gap and plays fine. Zoom in to see that egregious valley.

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[stuntbass77]

I would just leave it as you will be the only one who will notice. If it plays and sounds good you are ahead of the game. Lots of basses that have super tight neck pockets and sound awful and have dead spots.

 

[CallMeAl]

My gap is about twice that , and has been perfectly fine for 18 months now on my main player.

Ps stop by the club
J Neck P Bass Club

 

[RickyRocknRoll]

You'll be fine. Knew a girl with a much larger gap than this.

Rock that proudly.

 

[user362432]

In construction business - there is nothing what white silicone cannot cover up.

 

[iiipopes]

One of my favorite P body J neck basses has a much bigger gap and plays fine. Zoom in to see that egregious valley.

Valley? That's the Marianas Trench! Seriously, nice bass.

 

[Zooberwerx]

As long the as the neck butts-up against the end of the pocket, you'll be fine.

Riis