All Discussions Tagged 'Jazz' - FRETS.NET2024-03-28T15:28:14Zhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=Jazz&feed=yes&xn_auth=noNeck pocket and neck-heel shape (Fender JB)tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2012-11-27:2177249:Topic:976332012-11-27T14:32:58.169ZStefanohttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/Stefano
<p>Good afternoon (it's 15 o'clock in Madrid):</p>
<p>I've bought a Fender JB body and a Fender JB neck.</p>
<p>1) I've seen that the neck pocket is a bit too wide (1/16'') but as Stewmac says: "<span>If the body is unfinished and you are pre-assembling the instrument (highly recommended!), remember that the finish will make the neck pocket smaller". I think that 1/16'' is normal. After finishing everything will fit perfectly. Am I right?</span></p>
<p><span>2) In order to center the neck…</span></p>
<p>Good afternoon (it's 15 o'clock in Madrid):</p>
<p>I've bought a Fender JB body and a Fender JB neck.</p>
<p>1) I've seen that the neck pocket is a bit too wide (1/16'') but as Stewmac says: "<span>If the body is unfinished and you are pre-assembling the instrument (highly recommended!), remember that the finish will make the neck pocket smaller". I think that 1/16'' is normal. After finishing everything will fit perfectly. Am I right?</span></p>
<p><span>2) In order to center the neck Stewmac says "<span>To double-check if the neck is centered on the body, take a long straightedge and place it along the edge of the neck. Be sure that a portion of the straightedge is over the body at the bridge's location. Compare the two sides of the neck, and where the straightedge hangs over the bridge (i.e. the straightedge may be even with the outside of the E-string saddles, the outer saddle height screws, the outer edges of the bridge plate, etc.)."I don't understand what does it mean... maybe it's a problem of my english. May you help me saying that with other words?</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>3) I've seen that the shape of the neck-pocket and the shape of the neck-heel is not exactly the same. Exactly as in this image by Stewmac (<a href="http://www.stewmac.com/freeinfo/i-4005/4005.gif">http://www.stewmac.com/freeinfo/i-4005/4005.gif</a>) there are these grey zones where the neck and the body don't fit together. Do I need to fix that with shims or is this normal and it won't affect to the sound of my JB?</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span>Thank you for your help! </span></span></p>