alyctes Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brensabre79 Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alyctes Posted October 7, 2012 Author Share Posted October 7, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Stu Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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