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 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. 

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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

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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 :)

 

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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 😄

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