CBbass Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Hey, About to buy a bass but there's one thing which I'm slightly concerned with. There's a gap on the neck pocket joint, I thought the necks were made to fit perfectly. Is it perhaps a temprature change based thing and simply needs the neck to be re-aligned? Anyway, here's a pic. There sides not in the picture are tight, it's just the bottom of the joint. Can anyone tell me (if you have ever owned one) if this is normal? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBunny Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Very difficult to see the problem from the pic, but my G&L neck fits in the neck pocket as snug as a snug thing on snug day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Looks fine to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverBlackman Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 theres a gap on the top right corner. If it sounds good it's not going to be an issue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBbass Posted March 12, 2012 Author Share Posted March 12, 2012 The corners have a noticable gap then theres a slightly smaller gap along the bottom, I've never seen a G&L in person so I really can't tell but aren't they supposed to be really tight (no gaps)? Thanks for the comments so far though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBbass Posted March 12, 2012 Author Share Posted March 12, 2012 [quote name='blackmn90' timestamp='1331563702' post='1574849'] theres a gap on the top right corner. If it sounds good it's not going to be an issue [/quote] Is that to be expected of your average good quality control G&L? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 That "gap" is perfectly within tolerances. Try getting a fag paper all the way in. [quote name='CBbass' timestamp='1331563761' post='1574851'] Is that to be expected of your average good quality control G&L? [/quote] QC at G&L is spot on... far better than say that of a leading manufacturer you may have heard of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBbass Posted March 12, 2012 Author Share Posted March 12, 2012 [quote name='Ou7shined' timestamp='1331567886' post='1574952'] That "gap" is perfectly within tolerances. Try getting a fag paper all the way in. QC at G&L is spot on... far better than say that of a leading manufacturer you may have heard of. [/quote] I know that, but is this example in particular worth going for based on this? If it's not then it's no problem I'll just find another one. I know G&L's are great, I just want to find one which is perfect . If people here have ones with necks with gaps in like this then I'll go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brensabre79 Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 it looks like the radius of the corner of the neck is larger than the radius of the neck pocket from the picture. Not sure if this is normal or not but I wouldn't expect it from a G&L. The ones I have played have all been top notch. I can't see it affecting the sound much but if its going to annoy you then look for another one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 [quote name='brensabre79' timestamp='1331569740' post='1575007'] it looks like the radius of the corner of the neck is larger than the radius of the neck pocket from the picture. Not sure if this is normal or not but I wouldn't expect it from a G&L. The ones I have played have all been top notch. I can't see it affecting the sound much but if its going to annoy you then look for another one. [/quote] This. It's probabl;y perfectly fine. But it's going to annoy the hell out of you. So get a different one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I can't see it that well but if its a noticable gap it would annoy me. Is the bass a USA version? If so, shop for another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throwoff Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 OT those frets look MASSIVE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodyratm Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Bad idea to check this on an iphone.. I cant see anything wrong! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBbass Posted March 12, 2012 Author Share Posted March 12, 2012 [quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1331570584' post='1575033'] I can't see it that well but if its a noticable gap it would annoy me. Is the bass a USA version? If so, shop for another. [/quote] Yeah, its a USA l2000 with a jazz neck and custom finish. Im pretty ocd with basses and won't settle so I guess ill have to pass this one. Shame... You had a ray with the same problem if I remember correctly, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul j h Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Hi I have a G&L SB2 from 1997 the neck pocket/neck is as tight as a gnats ass. Incidently i will be putting this up for sale later tonight, its the red mettalic one in my signature/avaitar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBbass Posted March 12, 2012 Author Share Posted March 12, 2012 Guess I'm passing on this bass, if anyone wants to know where it's from PM me. It's a black-burst with a jazz neck (vintage tint maple). I'll delete my post if it's against the forum rules to mention this though. Thanks for the comments guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 (edited) [quote name='CBbass' timestamp='1331571354' post='1575057'] Yeah, its a USA l2000 with a jazz neck and custom finish. Im pretty ocd with basses and won't settle so I guess ill have to pass this one. Shame... You had a ray with the same problem if I remember correctly, right? [/quote] I found out the Ray never left the factory like that. After it got to the UK someone swapped out the neck to a Matching Headstock/Rosewood neck. It didn't work. Finally got one fresh from the factory and it's great! Edited March 12, 2012 by Musicman20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slazman Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 For what its worth no gap on my L2000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3below Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 My 85 SB1 so tight a gnats fag paper not get in crack and neck is hard to get out of pocket is so tight. If unsure move on, many others about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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