Neck replacement for a Yamaha BBN5

[sveno]

Hi. Wondering if there is a replacement neck that will fit a Yamaha BBN5?
Thanks!!

 

[Bruce Johnson]

Hi. Wondering if there is a replacement neck that will fit a Yamaha BBN5?
Thanks!!

You may be able to get a replacement directly from Yamaha. If not, I doubt that there are any aftermarket necks which will fit without modification.

One option is to have your existing neck repaired or rebuilt. Almost anything can be fixed. What's wrong with it?

There are also a few Luthiers out there who can build you a custom replacement neck.

 

[sveno]

Thanks!!. It’s bowed quite a lot-like playing an upright. The adjustment rod is about as tight as possible. Trying to check options is all.
I was thinking of removing the rod, wrap the neck in an electric blanket and using a pressure device to gently straighten the neck to a more useable shape. Looking for the device right now. Can’t really get worse…

 

[Bruce Johnson]

Thanks!!. It’s bowed quite a lot-like playing an upright. The adjustment rod is about as tight as possible. Trying to check options is all.
I was thinking of removing the rod, wrap the neck in an electric blanket and using a pressure device to gently straighten the neck to a more useable shape. Looking for the device right now. Can’t really get worse…

Are you in the US? That neck sounds like a good candidate to send to Warpedneck.com in Texas. They are really good at straightening bowed necks, by heat and pressure treatment. And it's not that expensive. Probably $100 plus return shipping. They know what they are doing and do high quality work. Simple bows and twists, where the truss rod is still functional, is what they are best at. No damage to the frets or the finish.

 

[sveno]

Are you in the US? That neck sounds like a good candidate to send to Warpedneck.com in Texas. They are really good at straightening bowed necks, by heat and pressure treatment. And it's not that expensive. Probably $100 plus return shipping. They know what they are doing and do high quality work. Simple bows and twists, where the truss rod is still functional, is what they are best at. No damage to the frets or the finish.

Thanks! Ill check them out.

 

[sveno]

Thanks!! Talked with Warpedneck. Apparently I have a vintage bass- so $125 plus all the shipping. Beats $600-800 for a new bass.

 

[sveno]

I sent off my bass neck to Warped Neck/Sky Guitar. Put it back on- plays nice once again!! Thanks for the advice!! He charged $75 for the work!!