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Neck mounting without plate, guidance please


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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

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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]

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