theyellowcar Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 Evening. Does anyone have any experience with swapping out a “regular” Mexican Fender P-bass neck with a neck from a ‘51 style Precision? I have an old faithful Mexican Precision which while I love (and would never sell) it has a Jazz style neck which can at times be a little cramped for me. The NICEST Fender neck I have ever played was on the Mike Dirnt P-bass which has a ‘51 style body. A seemingly legit US seller is selling these necks, but the listing is light on spec so I have no clue whether it would slot right into my P-bass, or end up an alarmingly expensive doorstop. If anyone has experience with a similar hack, it would be greatly appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 The body end of the neck on “tele” basses is square. The regular precision neck…is rounded. get a luthier to do it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theyellowcar Posted November 21, 2021 Author Share Posted November 21, 2021 23 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: The body end of the neck on “tele” basses is square. The regular precision neck…is rounded. get a luthier to do it. Perfectly succinct advice. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 6 minutes ago, theyellowcar said: Perfectly succinct advice. Thanks! I did battle with a 68 tele neck and a 70’s p body. was never 100% happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 (edited) Except if they do the 51 spec with a rounded heel….. Edited November 21, 2021 by Cuzzie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 Does this help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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