HazBeen Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 So I am slowly starting to think about my next build. I have to admit that I quite like the quick attack of graphite necks, so whilst I was thinking of building a neck as well as a body I am also contemplating getting a graphite neck (I understand wood, not carbon fiber :)..). With Moses gone (not that I mind too much, as they were not the best) is Status the only remaining place to order graphite necks? Modulus still isn't doing loose necks. Or are there other options? Whilst I would not be too unhappy using a Status MM5 neck as the basis for my next build, a bit more choice would be nice. Open to any suggestions.... may end up just building a neck as then I can have the exact shape I want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassicVibes Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 Zon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 Enfield? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloke_zero Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 7 minutes ago, ClassicVibes said: Zon? Thanks - I was looking at this the other day after seeing Moses stopped doing instruments. http://www.zonguitars.com/zonguitars/necks.html Phenowood looks interesting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 I'm not sure Zon makes necks for the parts market. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 (edited) Modulus are barely making basses any more, let alone necks Edited June 29, 2020 by Beedster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 1 hour ago, franzbassist said: Enfield? IIRC the Enfield graphite necks are made by Simon Farmer of Gus Guitars, so it might be worth asking him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazBeen Posted June 29, 2020 Author Share Posted June 29, 2020 1 hour ago, fretmeister said: I'm not sure Zon makes necks for the parts market. They don’t unfortunately Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazBeen Posted June 29, 2020 Author Share Posted June 29, 2020 I’ve also dropped Stefan Hess a note @Bogart. Who knows... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 It’s tough, I love a bit of graphite and Status hits all the spots for me, but I suppose similar to you the idea of experimenting and something different appeals. For me though, the cost of a graphite neck, is on the expensive side to get wrong is a nightmare esp if the dimensions are not easily Exchangeable with a status I know and love Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itu Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 Status, Jerry Dorsch (a former Modulus Graphite neck builder), Basslab (Is their production neck throughs only?), SKC Bogart, a (used) Steinberger XM, Schack, CarbonTech, and yes, Modulus used to make different necks. There are also some luthiers that build just few necks every now and then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazBeen Posted June 29, 2020 Author Share Posted June 29, 2020 1 hour ago, itu said: Status, Jerry Dorsch (a former Modulus Graphite neck builder), Basslab (Is their production neck throughs only?), SKC Bogart, a (used) Steinberger XM, Schack, CarbonTech, and yes, Modulus used to make different necks. There are also some luthiers that build just few necks every now and then. Didn’t Bogart make the Schack necks? Certainly worth considering, although ideally I’d want multiscale headless.... which will not be possible. Hmmmmm, I should probably just do the neck in wood, as then I can do as I please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itu Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 5 hours ago, HazBeen said: Didn’t Bogart make the Schack necks? Now as you've said it, I think you are correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E sharp Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 I'm not sure if it's Bogart that made the Shack necks , or Shack who make the Bogart necks . I think Stefan ships a lot of his work out , so might be worth asking him . You might be lucky and get a result - not stuck still waiting 18 months for a bass and given the right royal run around , like me . But that's a story for another thread . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 (edited) Collier in Belgium has been making graphite necks for years. http://www.collier.be/ Edited June 30, 2020 by Hellzero Link added 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 I knew there was something I read a while ago about making a carbon/graphite instrument yourself. I found it back, it's in French, but quite clear and easy to understand : https://lutheriecarbone.monsite-orange.fr/index.html 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 Not sure whether he'd be open to making just a neck only but Mike Walsh of Zoot/Purple Chili fame has just started doing carbon fibre necks again 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBunny Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Merton said: Not sure whether he'd be open to making just a neck only but Mike Walsh of Zoot/Purple Chili fame has just started doing carbon fibre necks again Beat me to it. Edited June 30, 2020 by BassBunny 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazBeen Posted June 30, 2020 Author Share Posted June 30, 2020 6 hours ago, E sharp said: I'm not sure if it's Bogart that made the Shack necks , or Shack who make the Bogart necks . I think Stefan ships a lot of his work out , so might be worth asking him . You might be lucky and get a result - not stuck still waiting 18 months for a bass and given the right royal run around , like me . But that's a story for another thread . I have seen Stefan make the necks, so that I am sure of, if he still makes Shack necks I am not sure of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazBeen Posted June 30, 2020 Author Share Posted June 30, 2020 5 hours ago, Hellzero said: Collier in Belgium has been making graphite necks for years. http://www.collier.be/ I contacted Ed several years ago, he basically only does repair work on the Collier basses he built. Great builder, but it would take a long wait if he did decide to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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