Dazed Posted June 29, 2023 Posted June 29, 2023 So a 4 string p bass and a 5 string p bass of the same brand /model. Are the bodies of the same basses the same sizes or different? I have 4 and 5 strings but not of the same bass so I can’t tell from my gear. thanks. Quote
nige1968 Posted June 29, 2023 Posted June 29, 2023 Don't know, but I assume the neck pocket will be different at least. Quote
Dazed Posted June 29, 2023 Author Posted June 29, 2023 Yes the neck pocket will be because of the additional string. I’m asking about the body dimensions. Quote
itu Posted June 29, 2023 Posted June 29, 2023 This depends on the brand. ESP 6-string was really wide, like a table. I do not see an issue using a 4-string body with wider necks. Less wood may equal lighter body, too. 1 Quote
Dazed Posted June 29, 2023 Author Posted June 29, 2023 Really thinking about using a 4 string p bass body and adding a five string neck, obviously the pocket will require work. Just checking things out at this point. Quote
Dazed Posted July 1, 2023 Author Posted July 1, 2023 For reference if anyone is looking for this info Nothing at all on Fenders website regarding body dimensions. A couple of phone calls later to Wunjo and Regent Sounds confirmed they are identical except for the neck pocket. thanks all Quote
Andyjr1515 Posted July 1, 2023 Posted July 1, 2023 On 29/06/2023 at 19:55, Dazed said: Really thinking about using a 4 string p bass body and adding a five string neck, obviously the pocket will require work. Just checking things out at this point. Hi @Dazed As you say above, I'm pretty sure the body dimensions for a Fender 4 and 5 are identical. That said, from a functional point of view, it actually doesn't matter anyway if what you are planning is to do the work to fit a 5-string neck...the body is really just a convenient way of holding the neck, the bridge, the pickups and controls in their correct places - beyond that, it can be pretty much any shape or size If you are planning to fit a 5 string neck, don't forget the pickup routs and bridge fittings will also need to be changed too to accommodate the 5 string pickups and bridge. If you go ahead, don't forget to show us the pics 2 Quote
Dazed Posted July 1, 2023 Author Posted July 1, 2023 Thanks Andy I wasn’t sure and I thought it would be online somewhere but it was easier to go the old route and simply pick up the phone. It’s something I’ve had in my head for a while so probably won’t happen anytime soon. Too many other random ideas 😄 1 Quote
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