Replacement P neck?

[cameltoe]

Hi,

It looks like I may have to shortly invest in a replacement neck for a Precision, and was looking for advice on the best place to buy, accounting for a small (isn't it always) budget.

The neck will be fitted to a '57 style P, so ideally I'd like it close to those specs, or the very least, maple one-piece with truss adjust at heel.

I played a lovely Custom Shop '57 P once which had a 1.625" nut with a medium V profile- it felt fantastic! Would love a similar profile.

So I'm torn between spending out for my 'perfect' neck, which would be close to the CS I played, or to compromise and go for something a bit cheaper.

Currently Musikraft can supply the neck I want, with vintage-correct radius, coming in at around £180 + shipping and import tax.

All Parts seem quite expensive in the UK, but on eBay US, you can pick up a V-profile P neck for around £100. It will have a much flatter radius however, and I will not be able to spec a rolled fingerboard.

These seem like my two options, short of finding what I want second-hand, so am wondering if anyone can add any other useful suppliers?

Also any comments on the quality of Allparts and Musikraft necks would be appreciated.

Cheers

Edited August 18, 2014 by cameltoe

[rubis]

Can't comment on those, but I have a gorgeous Warmoth Birdseye Maple/ rosewood guitar neck with a compound radius. I think they work out about the same price and offer loads of options, great quality

Edited August 18, 2014 by rubis

[miles'tone]

Allparts necks are very good quality and worth the higher price tag inmo and experience - mine had lovely flame to the maple and was solid as a rock. As good as a decent Fender neck easily.
Not heard of musikraft before do so can't comment there sorry.
There is always http://www.stratosphereparts.com/vintage-50s-ri-fender-p-bass-neck-tuners-precision-1957-maple-bass-guitar/
but it will probably come in at about £300 with postage and duty (bought a couple of necks here in the past).

[Shedua511]

I have been very happy with Warmoth, but my favourite necks would be Status Graphite.

[kristinaelias]

I've had 2 guitar necks from Musikraft & cannot recommend them highly enough. Go for the heavy rolled edges, they're great! I've bought mine finished in sanding sealer to maintain their guarantee, & then applied the decal & nitro lacquer myself. That saves quite a bit & is not as difficult as you may think if you've not done it before. I've had success with both spray cans & guns.
Great news that they've started doing bass necks again - I feel a build plan coming on!

[cameltoe]

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I've had 2 guitar necks from Musikraft & cannot recommend them highly enough. Go for the heavy rolled edges, they're great! I've bought mine finished in sanding sealer to maintain their guarantee, & then applied the decal & nitro lacquer myself. That saves quite a bit & is not as difficult as you may think if you've not done it before. I've had success with both spray cans & guns.
Great news that they've started doing bass necks again - I feel a build plan coming on!
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Thanks! If they are as good as I hope, they could be a bargain.

I wanted the heavy rolled edges- was going to spec that!