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Vintera P bass neck question
- Thread starter Bikeguy57
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Oh? I didn't know that, sorry.
I guess you'll have to find someone who has bought one of those.
If they don't publish the profile measurements, you could try asking Fender.
The Vintera roasted is showing as 7.25” radius fretboard and “vintage C” shaped profile with a 1.75” nut width. Note that the nut width is indicative of how wide the fretboard is (not depth of the neck), I may have not been clear on your comment above.
The Vintera roasted neck should be similar to a Road Worn (same “vintage C” and 7.25” fretboard radius specs per Fender page) and 1.75” nut width.
There is alternatively a “non Vintera” roasted neck available with 9.5” radius fretboard (flatter) and “modern C” (shallower/thinner) shaped profile than either the Vintera or Road Worn with a 1.625” (narrower) nut.
If you like your Road Worn, per above the Vintera roasted and Road Worn precision necks have similar specs.
The Vintera roasted neck should be similar to a Road Worn (same “vintage C” and 7.25” fretboard radius specs per Fender page) and 1.75” nut width.
There is alternatively a “non Vintera” roasted neck available with 9.5” radius fretboard (flatter) and “modern C” (shallower/thinner) shaped profile than either the Vintera or Road Worn with a 1.625” (narrower) nut.
If you like your Road Worn, per above the Vintera roasted and Road Worn precision necks have similar specs.
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My "vintage C" is not thicker in profile. It's .82" at the first fret and .92" at the 12th fret. NOT thick.
I think that just as most people do (but Fender shouldn't), they've conflated width (nut width) with thickness (profile),
and I think that by "vintage C" they mean "regular C profile, but with a 1.75" nut width".
Whether I describe that as "deceptive" or "careless" depends on my mood.
I think that just as most people do (but Fender shouldn't), they've conflated width (nut width) with thickness (profile),
and I think that by "vintage C" they mean "regular C profile, but with a 1.75" nut width".
Whether I describe that as "deceptive" or "careless" depends on my mood.
To note the Vintera roasted and Road worn both have the same spec neck depth as mentioned by LetItGrowTone:
1st Fret - .820" (20.82 mm), 12th Fret - .920" (23.36 mm)
1st Fret - .820" (20.82 mm), 12th Fret - .920" (23.36 mm)
Thanks guys. I'm thinking the same thing. My old Road Worn had that nice rolled edge. I'f they still have that, maybe that's the way to go.
Here's one more little detail if you haven't thought of it:
If two necks have different fretboard radii (7.25" vs 9.5" or whatever),
but they measure the same in thickness (profile) (measured through the centerline/crown of the fretboard of course),
then the 7.25" must be thinner if measured through the edges of the fretboard.
In other words: I expected the 7.25" radius neck to be THICKER as measured through the crown of the fretboard (because "it sticks up more"), but it isn't thicker. Instead, it seems, more wood was REMOVED from the fretboard edges to produce that radius.
Hope I said it clearly enough.
You're asking about a new model; not many people have them at present. You shouldn't expect much response if any at this point, and a snarky attitude (having waited a whole 13 hours, during which most of the people you're asking are asleep for 8 of those hours) won't help.
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I don't know where this neck is listed, the Fender sight Precision Bass Roasted neck I see has a 9.5" radius, but I have the Vintera P-Bass, it's neck is solid maple, with the 7.25" radius and modern "C" shape with 1.75" nut. It does NOT have rolled edges. It is a comfortable neck to play, not as easy as my Jazz Bass's but I have no issues moving between the two.I did have to file the fret edges a bit to take care of some sprouting issues, but once that was done it's a great neck.
John
The Vintera neck is flat front-to-back similar to the Player series but a bit chunkier. Not as thick front to back as the American Original 50’s which works better for my hands. Nice neck overall, fretwork and finish are usually good. I’ve played one where the skunk stripe wasn’t flush with the rest of the back of the neck which might not bother some, but might really annoy others. But the one right next to it in the store was just fine. Play before you buy.
Thanks John. The Vintera version is 399.00 vs 330.00 for the standard. They have the heel adjust truss rod, 7.25 radius, and 1.75 nut width. They are on Reverb and Ebay.
Absent actually getting the physical thing in your hands to feel and try for yourself, this is the best material available to glean useful information from.
https://www.fmicassets.com/Damroot/...Vintera_50's_Precision_Bass_REV_2_22_2019.pdf
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I own a ‘19 Vintera and a ‘78 Precision. The ‘78 has a 1 5/8” nut, but the back of the neck feels round and thicker. The Vintera is wider at the nut but is noticeably flatter feeling in my left hand, enough so that I wasn’t sure I would get used to it. But after dropping in some Lindy Fralins and fresh steels…voila! It’s a keeper.
I don’t have measurements to share, just the way it feels relative to another P I own.
I don’t have measurements to share, just the way it feels relative to another P I own.
