Product Overview
A Precision Bass body wants 34 in (864 mm) from nut to saddle, and this maple guitar neck is built to that number with the four-string spacing P-Bass players already know. Most of these go onto an instrument that already exists. A rosewood guitar neck is what a repair bench orders when the old one has a twist that will not straighten, frets dented from years under the strings, or a finish worn through where the thumb rides. It is also the last piece on plenty of part-built basses, where the body, pickups and bridge are ready and only the neck is missing. Fitting is straightforward.
Fretwork & Finishing
- Leveling. Frets are pressed in at the spacing the 34 in scale sets, then checked against one another until the tops share a single plane. This is the step that turns a set of guitar neck parts into an instrument that plays cleanly, because one high fret is a buzz the truss rod cannot dial out.
- Crowning. Each crown is hand polished and beveled into its finished rounded shape, so a string leaves the fret cleanly instead of rattling across a flat top.
- Fret end beveling. The ends are rounded and filed flush with the board edge, so nothing catches a hand sliding up the neck. Fret ends do more for how a neck feels than the guitar neck shapes people argue about online; this is where the difference is actually made.
- Board and edges. The rosewood edges are sanded smooth, with no scratchy line where the hand wraps, and the satin finish goes on evenly so the neck does not drag when your thumb moves.
- Inspection. Frets, board, holes and rod are all checked before packing, and a neck that fails does not ship. It happens in our own workshop, with the same luthiers and engineers who build the bodies and hardware that carry our name.
Fit & Compatibility
- Scale length decides everything else. The electric guitar neck length, measured from the nut to where the strings meet the saddles, is 34 in (864 mm). Put a neck that length on a 30 in short-scale body and it will never intonate, whatever the setup.
- Heel pocket. 2.5 in (63.5 mm) wide, 1.0 in (26 mm) deep, flat-bottomed. Measure the pocket in the body rather than the heel of the old neck; if the two disagree, the pocket wins, because that is what the new heel has to sit in.
- Guitar neck width. 1.65 in (41 mm) at the nut, which is standard four-string Precision Bass territory and a little wider than the 1.5 in on our Jazz Bass neck.
- Radius. A 12 in (305 mm) board is flatter than the 9.5 in used on a lot of vintage-style necks. If your hands are used to a rounder board, plan a short adjustment period instead of judging it in the first five minutes.
- Peg holes. Four holes at 18 mm, right-handed four-in-line. Check the post diameter of the guitar tuners you intend to use before the neck goes anywhere near the body.
- The guitar neck parts around it. Tuners, string tree, neck screws and strings all have to suit the new neck rather than the old one, so lay them out and measure them first.
- What compatible means. This is a Precision Bass-style replacement built to the dimensions above, not a licensed or brand-stamped part. It fits a P-Bass pocket properly; it is not a universal neck.
Maple Neck, Rosewood Fretboard
- Rosewood takes the edge off. A rosewood guitar neck board is dense and open-grained, and it trims some of the excess high frequency up in the higher registers. That is why the same bass tends to sound rounder with a rosewood board than with a maple one.
- It is left bare. No lacquer goes on the board, so it feels smooth from the first day and does not turn tacky in a warm room.
- Maple keeps the attack. The maple guitar neck underneath is stiff and bright. It holds the front edge of the note, so the bass still cuts when the tone is rolled back.
- The two together. Brightness from the maple meets warmth from the rosewood somewhere in the middle: a rounded, even voice that sits in a band mix without fighting the kick drum.
- What you see. Natural amber maple against a dark brown board, a rosewood skunk stripe down the back, and white dot markers along the edge of the board.
Profile & Playing Feel
Depth is the number that tells you most about how a neck fills the hand: 0.82 in (21 mm) behind the first fret and 0.92 in (23.3 mm) behind the twelfth. That is a slim-to-medium taper with more wood in the middle than at the headstock end, comfortable for players who spend a whole set with the thumb over the top, and still substantial enough not to feel like a toothpick.
The profile is a modern C: rounded shoulders, no hard V, consistent from nut to heel. Among the guitar neck shapes most players already know, it is the least surprising one to pick up, because nothing about the curve forces you to change how you fret.
A 12 in (305 mm) radius keeps the board flat enough for clean work above the octave while staying curved enough that chords do not feel like a plank. Medium-jumbo frets put a wide crown under the string, which makes bends and vibrato on a bass feel less effortful than tall, narrow wire. The satin finish is the other half of the feel: gloss looks good under lights but grabs a warm hand, while satin keeps a slight texture so the thumb slides instead of sticking.
At 34 in (864 mm), the electric guitar neck length spreads the frets wider than a 25.5 in guitar neck, so the reach into the lower register is longer, which is one more reason a slim taper helps. Twenty-one frets give the octave plus a little room above it for players who move up for fills.
Dual-Action Truss Rod
- String it up and tune to pitch. Relief is judged under tension, so the neck needs its strings on before you read anything into the gap at the 8th fret.
- Work out which way it bends. A neck bowed away from the strings (concave) and one humping toward them (convex) need opposite corrections. A dual-action rod handles both; a single-action rod only pulls one way.
- Move in small steps. A quarter turn, then re-check. The maple guitar neck keeps moving for a while after the wrench stops, so the change you see immediately is not the change you will end up with.
- Give it a day. Wood settles slowly, and a bass that has just come out of a cold van or a dry room will keep settling. Trust tomorrow's measurement, not this minute's.
- Set everything else afterwards. Nut slots, saddle height and intonation are all set after relief, never before, because every one of the guitar neck parts downstream depends on the rod being right first. Expect a small amount of settling from shipping: minor fret dressing or leveling may be necessary to compensate for environmental shifts in transit, or to reach a very low action. That is normal for a wooden neck, not a fault.
Standard Specifications
| Model | 4-string Precision Bass compatible neck |
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| Frets | 21 medium-jumbo, rust-proof nickel silver |
| Neck wood | Canadian maple |
| Fretboard | Rosewood |
| Fingerboard radius | 12 in (305 mm) |
| Skunk stripe | Rosewood |
| Colour and finish | Natural, satin |
| Guitar neck width at nut | 1.65 in (41 mm) |
| Scale length | 34 in (864 mm) |
| Heel width | 2.5 in (63.5 mm) |
| Heel depth | 1.0 in (26 mm) |
| Peg holes | 18 mm, drilled four-in-line for right-handed guitar tuners |
| Neck thickness | 0.82 in (21 mm) at the 1st fret, 0.92 in (23.3 mm) at the 12th |
| Truss rod | Dual action |
Precision Bass and Jazz Bass Necks
| Guitar neck width | 1.65 in (41 mm) here; 1.5 in (38 mm) on the Jazz Bass neck |
| Frets | 21 here; 20 on the Jazz Bass neck |
| Fretboard | Rosewood here; rosewood or roasted maple on the Jazz Bass models |
| Scale length | 34 in (864 mm) on both |
| Peg holes | 18 mm on both |
| Neck pocket | Precision Bass profile here; Jazz Bass profile on the Jazz Bass neck |
| Roasted maple alternative | Same 41 mm nut and 21 frets, roasted maple neck and board |
| Guitar-family necks | Stratocaster and Telecaster necks are 22-fret, 25.5 in scale, and will not fit a bass pocket |
Ordering & Availability
- Single necks. Sold from one piece. Ordering a single neck is normal here, whether it is a sample before a restock or one instrument waiting on the bench.
- Before it is packed. Every order is checked against the specification table. If your pocket has been repaired, re-routed or is not a stock P-Bass, tell us when you order so the neck can be looked at against your measurements.
- Packing. Necks ship boxed with the board and headstock protected. Keep the carton until the neck is fitted and checked over.
- Larger quantities. Price, lead time and freight for multiple necks are quoted per order, so ask your sales contact for the current figures.
- Payment and delivery. Terms are confirmed when the order is placed.
Technical Support & Model Matching
Not sure whether a part will work with what you already have? Tell us what you are building or repairing, or send a few photos and measurements, and our team will help you confirm the match before you order. If something looks off after delivery, get in touch with pictures and details and we will help you find the cause and put it right. We can also walk you through fitting and first setup, step by step. Behind that is more than ten years of working experience, 100% quality control, and customer service that answers around the clock.
FAQ
Will this neck fit my Precision Bass body?
It suits a P-Bass-style pocket measuring 2.5 in (63.5 mm) wide and 1.0 in (26 mm) deep, with a 34 in (864 mm) scale from nut to saddle. Measure your pocket, then measure from its front edge to the bridge saddles. If both numbers match, the neck sits down properly; if they do not, no setup will make it intonate.
How is scale length measured?
From the nut to the point where the strings meet the bridge saddles, which is 34 in (864 mm) on this neck. The electric guitar neck length is fixed by where the fret slots are cut, so a setup cannot change it, and a body built for a shorter scale will not work with it.
How should I look after the rosewood fretboard?
The board is bare wood, so it asks for very little: wipe it down when you change strings, and a light application of fretboard oil once or twice a year is plenty. A rosewood guitar neck that is played daily will darken and polish where the fingers land, which is normal rather than wear. Avoid leaving the bass in a hot car or a very dry room for long stretches.
What does the neck profile feel like in the hand?
It is a modern C: rounded, no hard shoulder, the same curve from nut to heel. Among the guitar neck shapes most players have used, it is the middle ground, neither a fat vintage club nor a wizard-thin shred profile. At 21 mm behind the first fret and 23.3 mm behind the twelfth, it works for players who wrap the thumb and for players who keep it behind the neck.
Which tuners fit the 18 mm peg holes?
The headstock is drilled with four 18 mm holes in a right-handed four-in-line layout, which suits common bass guitar tuners. Post and bushing sizes vary between brands, so measure the set you plan to fit before the neck goes onto the body. If you are buying new ones, order them with the neck so the whole job arrives together.
Can this neck go on a Jazz Bass or a five-string?
No to both, and the reason is the guitar neck width plus the heel shape. This neck is 1.65 in (41 mm) at the nut with a Precision Bass pocket; a Jazz Bass neck is 1.5 in (38 mm) at the nut with a different pocket, and a five-string needs a wider board and a different string spread. Use a P-Bass body, or a body routed to P-Bass dimensions.
Does the satin finish wear through?
Satin burnishes rather than wearing out. Where your hand rests most, roughly the first to fifth fret on the back, it will gradually polish to a soft sheen, which happens to any neck that gets played. It does not flake or crack, and it needs no refinishing to keep playing.
