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hi folks

I recently acquired this
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/170908835881?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

which as you will see has a six-bolt neck plate. The neckplate is a factory job (the countersinks are chromed).

I bought it to fit a fretless Hohner neck, which is four-bolt.

Should I fill the holes in the neck, before trying to fit it?

Constructive advice would be appreciated :)

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hmmm Does the neck fit in the pocket - i.e. no screws, just physically fitting the two bits of wood together without any gaps?
DO four of the holes in the body line up with the holes in the neck at all or is there just no alignment whatsoever?
The screws in the body look like they are quite far near the centre compared to a standard fit and I'd be concerned about drilling that close in to the truss rod on the neck. Personally I would fill in the body holes (properly, with correct size dowel) and line up with the neck holes, but its not ideal. Its a very critical place for both bits of wood IMO and anything that weakens this (like extra holes dotted around) isn't good.
I would also fit with something like [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Strat-Electric-Guitar-Neck-Bolt-Upgrade-Repair-Kit-Thin-Body-DIY-Sustain-Project-/290783458673?pt=UK_Guitar_Accessories&hash=item43b40b7571"]this[/url] to increase strength and stability too... IF the body and neck fit together in the first place of course!

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I have what looks very much like one of those bodies which I have fitted a used Vintage (JHS) P-bass neck on. I filled the 4 holes in the neck with wooden BBQ skewer & PVA, then re drilled to suit. No problems.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v48/kjon51/22082011853.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v48/kjon51/22082011858.jpg

Cheerz, John

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thanks gentlemen, much appreciated :)

Answers:
The neck and body fit well.
None of the four neck-holes align with the six body-holes.
However, the four holes in the neck are at the same distance from the centreline (and presumably the trussrod) as the six holes in the body, so I am not too worried about that.

This popped up today on eBay, so that might clarify the origin of the body.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-1960-s-Kay-Precision-Bass-Guitar-KB24-Neck-Plate-/261108965007?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item3ccb4e9e8f

I'll update when I have more.

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Filling the holes on the body or the neck is do-able; the neck would be easier & as John says BBQ skewers & PVA do a a great job of it. Or hardwood dowels if you have a drill the right size for either for a really good fit.
The slow drying woodworkers PVA such as
dries a lot stronger than the quick-drying stuff.

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