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[BlancoNino]

Sounds like it's much cheaper to replace the entire neck with something from www.warmoth.com

I've heard some of the necks from there and they sound pretty good. '

Any advice on this?

 

[jimmypage13]

Originally posted by: BlancoNino
Sounds like it's much cheaper to replace the entire neck with something from www.warmoth.com

I've heard some of the necks from there and they sound pretty good. '

Any advice on this?

yeah, what guitar you have, how much cash you got and what is wrong with your axe

 

[thomsbrain]

if you really like the current sound, and it already intonates really well, i'd just get it refretted. don't mess with a good thing. and if it's not a good thing, spend the money on a guitar that IS a good thing.

 

[Kirby]

I'm sure it'd be a less headache and/or cheaper just to buy a new guitar that sounds good anyway. Because I'm sure if your guitar is glue on or one that goes through the body, it's going to be a PITA to change.

 

[thujone]

pulling frets really isn't all that big of a hassle... so it might be cheaper.

depends on what's wrong with the guitar, what kind of neck it is, condition of the neck, etc.

 

[WildHorse]

This advice is = Best Advice!

 

[OsoVerde]

Fretjob should definitely be cheaper and easier than purchasing and paying someone to fit a new neck and hardware, so I wouldn't spring for that unless there's something wrong with the current neck (besides frets- look for warping, cracks, etc.) Frets are designed to be replaceable. Call around for estimates, if someone wants to charge you anywhere near the price of a new neck to replace frets it's probably a ripoff. The neck itself should not make a difference in your sound if set up properly, overall sound has much more to do with setup/strings/body/pickups. If you want a better sounding guitar, you're better off replacing the whole thing, unless you somehow ended up with the neck of a $100 guitar on a $1,000 body. You'll probably be satisfied with the current neck after new frets and a professional adjustment. Ask for lower frets if the action was too high for your purposes, or vice versa. If the current neck is warped and the guitar is worth putting money into, should check Ebay for necks you'd want.

 

[thirdlegstump]

Originally posted by: thomsbrain
if you really like the current sound, and it already intonates really well, i'd just get it refretted. don't mess with a good thing. and if it's not a good thing, spend the money on a guitar that IS a good thing.

I agree. I've been playing guitar (like a god) for over 100 years and practice more than 50 hours a day. If you are happy with the sound of your guitar (natural resonance) - I would get it refretted than taking a chance by getting a lesser sounding neck. (happens all the time even with expensive necks)

 

[BlancoNino]

It's a USA Custom shop Washburn. The frets aren't worn but the intonation isn't working quite right even though it has the Buzz Feiten tuning system (supposed to always have perfect intonation). Plus, some of the tuners are rattling and I just thought it would be easier to bolt on a new neck from www.warmoth.com

 

[nakedfrog]

Originally posted by: BlancoNino
It's a USA Custom shop Washburn. The frets aren't worn but the intonation isn't working quite right even though it has the Buzz Feiten tuning system (supposed to always have perfect intonation). Plus, some of the tuners are rattling and I just thought it would be easier to bolt on a new neck from www.warmoth.com

Why not just tighten down the tuners? That could be part of your problem.

 

[misle]

Sounds like you just need to take it for a good setup and possibly new tuners. Easily under $100.

There's absolutely no reason to swap necks unless there is something structurely damaged on your current neck. If anything, it will cost more and cause more headaches.

 

[BlancoNino]

I guess I've been reading different things. It costs a tad less than $200 to replace an entire neck (which comes with brand new tuners and frets).

http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/forum/showthread.php?t=562125

According to what I've been reading in multiple forums (such as the one I just linked), it costs well over $200 to have all the frets replaced. My frets are in "decent" condition. My guitar has been professionally setup and everything plays okay, but I definitely can see the frets are getting a little worn.

Looks like a neck replacement is the perfect idea.