Rumple Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 For a while I have been thinking about putting together a bitsa Jazz 5, but it's not proving simple as unlike the 4 string version the string spacing and the size of the neck pocket vary from model to model, age and/or where it was manufactured. From what I've managed to work out early (pre 2000) MIM models have a smaller neck pocket and narrower string spacing, could anyone help confirm or deny this for me buy measuring theirs? For those who are interested, the reason for my research is I have bought a narrow neck and it has a heal size of 71mm so if I were to fit it to a generic body it would need a pocket size in the body of 71mm or less. I like narrow necks and 17mm string spacing. Thanks R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumple Posted January 12, 2014 Author Share Posted January 12, 2014 Sunny Sunday BUMP. Anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DorsetBlue Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 'May' be helpful: http://www.warmoth.com/Bass/Necks/faq2.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumple Posted January 13, 2014 Author Share Posted January 13, 2014 Thank you for that, much appreciated. I have seen the Warmoth info before plus read what I can find on other forums etc. and although the info is vague there's a possibility that the Pre 2000 MIM have a smaller pocket then the post 2000 ones. I recently e-mailed an Ebay advertiser to try and get and answer as they were selling one from 98' but alas they have failed to reply, so the quest goes on for a definitive answer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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