Bass Neck FAQs
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Fender pioneered the detachable neck concept some 50 years ago. To this day, they continue to use the same basic dimensions on most of
their offerings. Many other manufacturers have adopted these same dimensions into some of their own products (Kramer, ESP, Ibanez, Schecter, etc.).
Unfortunately, this is not universal and therefore problems of fit do arise. Warmoth has held to the Fender dimensions in all our offerings
(exceptions noted). Of significant note is the 3-bolt "micro-tilt" arrangement. Warmoth does not offer a neck to fit the 3-bolt body. To
adapt our necks will require converting to the more common 4-bolt neck plate.
To check compatibility of non Fender instruments, the simplest method is direct comparison. In lieu of this, the critical dimensions for guitars are:
The over hung fingerboard is a direct replacement for 20 fret Fender bass necks. No modifications are necessary. The fingerboard simply
extends over the pickguard. With the exception of some of the Tele head basses, all the Fender basses have a standard rounded heel
(as shown below). Some Tele® head models feature squared heels, Warmoth does not offer squared heel bass necks.
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Note: Most of our necks are supplied with mounting holes drilled. You may request to leave the mounting holes not drilled for an additional $15.
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!!! A Note About... |
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Music Man Basses® / G&L Basses®
These basses do not share compatibility with the Fender™ dimensions. Warmoth does not
currently offer necks to fit these basses.
And...
P. Bass® Deluxe, J. Bass® Deluxe, P. Bass® Special, P. Bass® "Lyte"
Some newer Fender basses feature 22 fret necks. Warmoth does not currently offer necks to fit these basses
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