steviedee Posted September 25 Share Posted September 25 Hi I recently bought a Fender 50s Classic p bass. First P Bass I've ever owned and I love it but I was wondering if there is a similar old school style P Bass but with a thinner neck? I'm used to a Musicman and found the odd part a wee bit of a struggle on the P Bass.... I could just practice a bit of course! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJMotown Posted September 25 Share Posted September 25 Swop the neck for a jazz one. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted September 25 Share Posted September 25 The Classic P is the widest of the Precision necks at 44mm, pretty much any other will be 42mm or less. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meterman Posted September 25 Share Posted September 25 The '81 USA Fender Bullet and the Squier MIJ that I bought on here both had the '51 neck and headstock. Nut width was 45mm. I loved them but they were like playing classical guitars or something. God knows how bassists who play 5 or 6 stringers manage! I'm so happy to have a Jazz width neck on a Precision body now 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahambythesea Posted September 27 Share Posted September 27 As @Lozz196 says the classic P has a wide neck. My more modern one has 42mm, much more comfortable. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuetsum Posted October 9 Share Posted October 9 https://www.fender.com/en-BG/parts/necks/player-series-precision-bass-neck-20-medium-jumbo-frets-9.5-radius/0999802921.html This might get closer to your preference Modern C profile 9.5" fretboard radius 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviedee Posted October 9 Author Share Posted October 9 8 hours ago, kuetsum said: https://www.fender.com/en-BG/parts/necks/player-series-precision-bass-neck-20-medium-jumbo-frets-9.5-radius/0999802921.html This might get closer to your preference Modern C profile 9.5" fretboard radius I'm the proverbial bawhair away from buying that! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles'tone Posted October 10 Share Posted October 10 They do one roasted too: https://richtonemusic.co.uk/Fender-Roasted-Maple-Precision-Bass-Neck-20-Med-Jumbo-Frets-Maple/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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