AgentCooper Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 I've recently purchased a lovely old Jazz which has body profiled at neck joint so a standard neck plate cannot be used. As such screws are set deep into body (and subsequently neck). Few ideas: Leave well alone, if it ain't broke don't fix it £0 Tidy up the body with use of countersunk Ferrules .....then and only if required fit inserts (Ebay "WBS Guitar/Bass Neck Joint system" is all I've seen so far) to allow neck to be anchored without fear and also transplant to another body. Other approach I have access is luthier to rebuild to standard body shape with a glued Alder block allowing neck plate to be reinstated. (this will definitely require thought to get neck anchored properly) and a refinish. Thoughts on a postcard? Ta, David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Got a pic there David? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubis Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 (edited) Would this do the job? There is a 5 bolt Fender version on e-bay for a deluxe jazz but I suspect as you say "old jazz" that this wouldn't be for your guitar. I've used one on a telecaster build along with inserts and they worked out fine for me. [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Chrome-Rounded-Neck-Mounting-Plate-Guitar-Bass-/150685564812?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item23158f3f8c"]http://www.ebay.co.u...=item23158f3f8c[/url] Edited November 8, 2011 by rubis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgentCooper Posted November 8, 2011 Author Share Posted November 8, 2011 Plate size would be standard Fender 4 bolt, I'll post a pic as suggested if can get PC to fire up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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