Questions about neck warping

[FenderJazz1989]

Hello,

I will admit I have a fear of necks warping. Especially with the tension of bass strings. I currently have 2 Fender basses and 1 Squier. I am never worried simply because finding a replacement is easy.

I want to get either a Spector or an LTD neck-through. However, I am so paranoid about a neck warping and having the bass become useless.

How many of you have ever had a neck warp? Even those in extreme weather.

Am I crazy to worry so much?

Thank you all for your help and knowledge.

 

[Dave W]

I have quite a few instruments . None of them have ever had a warped neck. It's not something I would ever worry about, just something to check when purchasing a new one.

 

[Bassisgood4U]

It's never happened to me. Not sure, but maybe if you keep them as straight as you can, the less chance of them later bowing up. It's harder to straighten a neck that's bowed to the max.

Keep your basses in their cases, away from the heating/cooling vent in your house. I hear changing your strings one at a time also keeps the neck strong, but I've heard otherwise on that subject, as well.

Don't let your concern hinder your playing. You can always get a new bass.

 

[Warhawk]

I have a LTD B414SM that has a perfect neck. No warping here!

 

[Rocky McDougall]

Keep you bass in tune, keep the truss rod adjusted properly and you should never have a problem. There is no good reason to change strings one at a time. I like to clean the fretboard and polish the frets when the strings are removed.

 

[SirMjac28]

I wouldn't worry about it unless you keep your basses outside in the winter and summer's hot sun.

 

[bassman10096]

It's not enough of a risk to stop you from getting the bass you want. Just take reasonable care of your instrument (all good suggestions here) and your risk is about nil.

 

[FenderJazz1989]

Thanks so much guys !

I am so paranoid my 64 RI is going to warp somehow but I am pretty sure now it won't.

Also I am saving to order a custom neck through Carvin so I wanted to get some basic info and see if anyone had ever had issues.

Thanks again!