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Fran · Posted: Sat Jan 06, 2018 9:32 pm Post subject: Interchangeable Necks

I'm thinking of putting a Jagstang neck on my vintage Jaguar.

The Jag neck is about worn out, it's a '64, thus making the guitar a bit redundant.

Anybody tried a CIJ neck on an American body? I'm wondering if it will fit the neck pocket. Any info would be useful before I dismantle two guitars.
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George · . Joined: 03 Jul 2009 Posts: 20016 Location: UK

Out of interest, why not pay for a refret?

Fran · Posted: Sat Jan 06, 2018 9:59 pm Post subject:

The rosewood is quite thin George, clay dots as well, I'm not sure it would take it. Then there's the cost, I can't afford it at the moment.
Besides, I love the JS neck and don't use that guitar, but miss the Jaguar.
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George · . Joined: 03 Jul 2009 Posts: 20016 Location: UK

Fair enough, good luck!

Noirie. · YOUTH Joined: 15 Jan 2009 Posts: 4473

You might have to redrill the JS neck.

Fran · Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2018 10:28 am Post subject:

Cheers Rob.

Gonna take a look at it next week when I'm less busy.
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NickD · Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2018 12:17 pm Post subject:

The answer is a resounding...

...maybe. Japanese Fender necks are generally wider than American necks , but you may be lucky. Depends on the tolerances they were working to. The screw holes should be fine, in my experience.

Fran · Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2018 3:53 pm Post subject:

Noirie. · YOUTH Joined: 15 Jan 2009 Posts: 4473

The Mexican Duo neck needed some work to fit on my Jaguar.

There’s a tiny gap on the lower neck pocket but it’s cool.

Doog put my old CIJ Jaguar neck on his VM Mustang.

They’re made to US specs, worked out alright for him. He just had to shim the sides of the neck pocket.