D Neck
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Now that is one serious neck!
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What's the shape/width on the AVRIs? My JM has a neck that's as close to perfect as I've found.
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AFAIK, They're modeled on the '62 with a typical B width and C profile.
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What about CIJs? I really like the neck on mine, but I haven't played many other offsets.
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they're pretty similar, although I've heard of some variation between MIJ and CIJ, or just in general. My CIJ feels pretty similar in profile to my new AVRI.
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yeah, the CIJs do come pretty close to most of the vintage B-width C-shape necks i´ve played, while the MIJs feel a bit flatter and wider. mind you, i´m basing this on my own '02 CIJ and '86 MIJ, so this may not be the case with ALL of them.flatfiver wrote: they're pretty similar, although I've heard of some variation between MIJ and CIJ, or just in general. My CIJ feels pretty similar in profile to my new AVRI.
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what's the width & shape of tele necks? I really love my American Tele's neck, the CIJ Jazzmaster's neck is good, but not as comfortable as the Tele. I think the CIJ neck is a little wider, is that right?
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I'm not too up on my vintage jazzmasters, but my friend's CIJ JM neck is noticeably thinner than my AVRI.
it's still a great neck, though
it's still a great neck, though
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Fender Neck Width Table (measured at the nut)zhivago wrote: I think the post is for D width...B is the normal...I've seen a few A ones too...I think Doug owned a C width.....dunno about D-width though....
A: 1 1/2" [1.5"] = (38.10 mm)
B: 1 5/8" [1.625"] = (41.28 mm)
C: 1 3/4" [1.75"] = (44.45 mm)
D: 1 7/8" [1.875"] = (47.63 mm)
As for the shapes, here's a graphic from an old Frontline mag that illustrates the various types.
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As you can see in the Frontline snippet that I linked to in this thread, what you're feeling is likely more a question of depth than width. Radius also differs, from the 7.25" "vintage" radius to more modern Fender 9.5" radius (modern Strats & Teles) all the way to flatter 11" or 12" radii necks.chrisjedijane wrote: I'm not too up on my vintage jazzmasters, but my friend's CIJ JM neck is noticeably thinner than my AVRI.
it's still a great neck, though
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yeah, I see what you mean. I'm rubbish at actually ascertaining what shape a neck is, I generally just rely on whether it feels "good" to me or not.
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Rather theorical... All Bass VIs were supposed to sport "A" necks... My '62 is stamped A and is 39.5 mm at the nut.mjet260 wrote: Fender Neck Width Table (measured at the nut)
A: 1 1/2" [1.5"] = (38.10 mm)
B: 1 5/8" [1.625"] = (41.28 mm)
C: 1 3/4" [1.75"] = (44.45 mm)
D: 1 7/8" [1.875"] = (47.63 mm)
I also know a '63 Bass VI sporting a mere "D" neck (thought to be th only one in the bunch) measuring 44 mm...
All I know is that every single E.XII I've seen in ages sported a "B" neck.
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My Villager neck that is going on my electric XII copy has C written on the neck
and my jazzmaster is B... I LOVE how worn in my jazzy's neck is ... ummmmm
and my jazzmaster is B... I LOVE how worn in my jazzy's neck is ... ummmmm
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Quite normal... The Villager was supposed to be strong with bronze strings, much heavier than regular E.XII string gauges.Mr M wrote: My Villager neck that is going on my electric XII copy has C written on the neck
Good luck with the reshaping of the neck heel...
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cool, thanks Aug is going to be doing that and the truss rod is back far enough from the end to be able to reshape it just fine i would thinkAhahah wrote:Quite normal... The Villager was supposed to be strong with bronze strings, much heavier than regular E.XII string gauges.Mr M wrote: My Villager neck that is going on my electric XII copy has C written on the neck
Good luck with the reshaping of the neck heel...