Sire Replacement Neck?

[QCworshipbass]

Has anyone been able to order a replacement neck for a Sire bass? If so, where did you find it and approximately how much was it?

I just took delivery of a new P5R 5 and hated the neck dive so I decide to replace the tuners. I carefully tapped out the stock bushings with a mallet but they front of the headstock split. I take full responsibility for the risk associated with any mods but I’m just majorly bummed over this and would like to replace the neck. Finding any info on replacements online is proving rather difficult.

Thanks!

 

[Bruce Johnson]

Has anyone been able to order a replacement neck for a Sire bass? If so, where did you find it and approximately how much was it?

I just took delivery of a new P5R 5 and hated the neck dive so I decide to replace the tuners. I carefully tapped out the stock bushings with a mallet but they front of the headstock split. I take full responsibility for the risk associated with any mods but I’m just majorly bummed over this and would like to replace the neck. Finding any info on replacements online is proving rather difficult.

Thanks!

You should be able to glue the damage back together, for an almost invisible repair. Use Titebond or a similar wood glue and clamp it all together. No need to buy a new neck.

 

[JKaftertwoxans]

Any neck with the same number of frets, a heel shape and dimensions similar to the stock one will fit. Remove your current neck and take measurements so you can compare before you buy a suitable replacement. Keep in mind replacing a neck isn't always straightforward youll have to see how your replacement compares in heel depth compared to your old one you might need different length mounting screws and possible slight alteration to the sides of the neck pocket. That is to say dont just expect a drop in replacement to bolt on without any fuss, it helps to have either the knowledge to do it yourself or have the funds to have someone do it for you properly.

 

[JKaftertwoxans]

And I'll keep advocating vintage style tuners that use press fit bushings are an old inferior design that would be best left forgotten in the past where they belong. When possible always opt for tuners with bushings that bolt on the headstock.