SOLD. McIntyre Jazz Bass Neck - Stunning and unique. Brazilian Rosewood, MOP blocks, Birdseye Maple, carbon rods, bone nut, 21 fret extension, Hipshot Ultralite Licensed Tuners, machine inserts £500 Edinburgh

[funkle]

Another part of my clearout. This is a unique one. 

 

I had Chris McIntyre (https://www.mcintyreguitars.com/), my local luthier (and formerly of Sei Basses in London), make me a neck for a parts bass back in 2013. Over time, I have learned that I do not like the sound of rosewood necks as much as I do maple ones, and after about a year of deliberating, I am finally putting this up for sale. It lived on my Precision from 2013 up until now. 

 

It's a wonderful slim Jazz neck. I had Chris give me all the fancy options when I had it made, including figured birdseye maple, a Brazilian Rosewood fretboard, MOP inlays, carbon stiffening rods, Hipshot Ultralite tuners (changed to the Licensed elephant ears ones a few years back after I initially went with Y shape ones), bone nut, an overhang to give me 21 frets, and inserts so the neck can be super securely bolted on to the body, much like my Celinders, as opposed to screwed on.  

 

The neck is in great condition. It is straight. It has aged beautifully and has a lovely grain. I tweak it about once or twice a year when the weather changes. The truss rod has plenty of play in it. 

 

The nut is 1.5". The board has a fairly flat 12" radius. The truss rod is operated by 5mm allen key and located at the heel - the photo shows a bit of chattering on it, but it works fine. Weight is 1.1kg (2 lbs 6 3/4 oz on my kitchen scales). I make the heel width to be 63.47mm, which fits Fender bodies (I had it attached to a Fender USA Precision body, though I cannot recall if Chris trimmed the heel of the body to allow a bit of extra depth of the neck at the heel). The heel depth is about 19.69 - 19.70 mm as far as I can determine. The frets have some light wear but it takes a good low setup without buzzing. 

 

Price wise, it would be very expensive to make or buy a similar neck, and Brazilian rosewood is obviously difficult to come by. A check on eBay/Reverb reveals Jazz bass necks with Brazilian rosewood to be up around £1-2k depending on the vintage. This is obviously not vintage, or Fender. A brand new Fender Jazz rosewood neck from Fender is £680 (Brazilian is not an option).

 

I've priced it at £500 posted in the UK. I would ship to Europe but not outside Europe, PM me to check shipping prices outside the UK.

 

I'll ship it well packed and it will also come with the Philips-headed bolts to fit the inserts in the neck heel.

 

Pete

 

 

 

Edited September 13, 2021 by funkle

[therealting]

That is really lovely, and a bargain for a Brazilian rosewood neck. It’s just as well for my wallet that I favour P necks!

[funkle]

1 hour ago, therealting said:

That is really lovely, and a bargain for a Brazilian rosewood neck. It’s just as well for my wallet that I favour P necks!

 

I think it's well priced...this being cheaper than a new Fender Indian rosewood neck is pretty solid in my view!

[Hellzero]

Brazilian rosewood is my favourite wood for fingerboard. That said to ship it outside the U.K. you'll need a CITES permit otherwise it will blocked and destroyed by the Customs and you'll get a nice fine for exporting illegal and endangered stuff...

[funkle]

Ah, I thought it would be ok to Europe. I guess I'll ship it just in the UK then....thanks @Hellzero.

[Hellzero]

You're welcome.

 

That said, it's a really superb neck and your price is in the right bracket for such a lutherie masterpiece.

 

GLWYS.

[krispn]

I always knew you were a class act @funkle and this neck just proves it😀

[funkle]

Lol @krispn I’ve been wavering on this for ages. I know I can’t replace it…but 8 years out of a neck isn’t too bad for GAS addict, ha…

[kevin_lindsay]

Chris's necks are fantastic.  Super stable  and really comfortable to play.

[funkle]

And this is now sold. Thanks everyone for your kindness and interest!