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Old 05-27-2011, 11:07 AM
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What size neck for Epiphone Accu Bass?

I need to quote a job replacing a bass neck for a guy. He has an Epiphone Accu Bass, 34" scale length. What I need to know is the width of the neck pocket if anyone knows so I can start looking for a replacement neck. Thanks!
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Old 05-27-2011, 01:22 PM
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if they made it to fender specs, than any replacement fender neck should work.

if they didn't, then this is not a practical repair, as you could buy a better bass for less than it would cost.

frankly, any used squier p-bass would be an upgrade, so it may not be a cost-effective repair anyway.

what's wrong with the original neck?
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Old 05-27-2011, 10:47 PM
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Guy wants to put a reverse headstock on it, do his own mod kinda thing. This bass makes a good project for a hotrod plus I think it has some sentimental value to him as well. Thats why I was asking if anyone knew off hand what it was as its a lot easier to find a replacement neck that fits it without any additional routing.
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Old 05-27-2011, 10:48 PM
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But I do agree, not cost effective since you can get a bass for a what a decent neck costs...
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Old 05-29-2011, 09:29 AM
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Wow, no one here has an Epi bass to measure? I guess I'll go ask some pros at another forum..lol!
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Old 05-29-2011, 12:28 PM
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try talkbass.
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Old 05-30-2011, 05:43 PM
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If its MIK, pretty much a Hondo Fender bass copy with a different headstock.
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