Would you reckon these are the same manufacturers?

[lidl e]

P bass 1

 

P bass 2

 

[Guest]

The shape of the turdburst differs, although that's not to say they aren't the same manufacturer.

[lidl e]

29 minutes ago, Bassfinger said:

The shape of the turdburst differs, although that's not to say they aren't the same manufacturer.

which is the turdburst, the first one? are you talking about the vey bottom?

[Doctor J]

The second one says it's Fender compatible but has a square derrière to the neck pocket, so selectively compatible, I would say.

[lidl e]

17 minutes ago, Doctor J said:

The second one says it's Fender compatible but has a square derrière to the neck pocket, so selectively compatible, I would say.

oooh. great catch! didn't even notice. my  neck is definitely curved and not square.

 

that one is the only i've found with a 62mm neck pocket. i'm really hoping this fame one is 62mm.

[kodiakblair]

5 hours ago, lidl e said:

 i'm really hoping this fame one is 62mm.

Looking at the spec for the Fame PB neck, says last fret is 57.2 mm.

 

https://www.musicstore.com/en_IE/EUR/Fame-Neck-PB-Style-RW/art-BAS0011815-000

[lidl e]

2 hours ago, kodiakblair said:

Looking at the spec for the Fame PB neck, says last fret is 57.2 mm.

 

https://www.musicstore.com/en_IE/EUR/Fame-Neck-PB-Style-RW/art-BAS0011815-000

Now that would be a disaster!

 

Will call tehm today to check

 

They do sell fender player replacement necks. Would they possibly sell a body with a 5mm thinner neck pocket?

 

Ill find out.

[lidl e]

2 hours ago, kodiakblair said:

Looking at the spec for the Fame PB neck, says last fret is 57.2 mm.

 

https://www.musicstore.com/en_IE/EUR/Fame-Neck-PB-Style-RW/art-BAS0011815-000

They must be using an incorrect number there. That is the exact size of a fender guitar heel. 

 

This one says 62.8 

 

https://www.musicstore.com/en_IE/EUR/Fame-Neck-JB-Style-MN/art-BAS0011816-000

Edited February 16, 2023 by lidl e

[kodiakblair]

@lidl e

 

Glad to hear its a mistake so is still an option for you. 

[lidl e]

56 minutes ago, kodiakblair said:

@lidl e

 

Glad to hear its a mistake so is still an option for you. 

Yeah, i went ahead and ordered the body. I got an unfinished one though

 

I spoke to a fella on reddit who has one and he said the pocket was 62mm, which if true is perfect! 

 

If it's a bit too big and there is a gap, i can put a shim on the side. Or hopefully the scratchplate will cover it.

[NikNik]

Those neck pockets look rather  long. That would affect the scale length if a standard neck was fitted.

[lidl e]

1 hour ago, NikNik said:

Those neck pockets look rather  long. That would affect the scale length if a standard neck was fitted.

I think, and i hope I'm correct, it is because they are 62mm rather than 63.5 wide.

 

The few reviews i have found are all excellent.

 

Fingers crossed.  I think i will definitely be able to work with it, question is how much prep will be needed.