I ordered a Sterling 5 stringHH with a maple neck last year through my local Guitar Center. They were acually quite accomodating, in as much as I was able to get the pickups, neck and headstock the way I wanted it(Gloss Black with Maple neck HH pickups, and Gloss Black headstock). I should have remembered that my hands don't do well with maple fretboards, and the get dirty very fast. Also I like the tonal quality of rosewood or Ebony better. Is it possible to have Music Man refit my bass with the neck I want? or is it asking to much? If I cant get a neck for it I'll probably sell it, even though I love the bass itself. Suggestions? (I sent Music Man an email asking, but haven't had a resonse yet) Thanks, Ken
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DaPatrooch
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They don't let you buy necks by themselves, you have to send your neck in and they'll replace it. However, I'm not sure what the policy is on getting a neck exchanged with a neck with different options.
syciprider
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It's a Sunday so they probably won't respond. Tomorrow is also a Fed Holiday so they might not be there either.
bassmonkeee
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They are busy with NAMM, so I wouldn't expect a response for the next couple of days. But, I can tell you the answer-- it won't happen. They will only replace a neck with the same neck. Your only options are to sell the bass and buy one with a rosewood fretboard, or to see if you find someone willing to swap neck with you. That's it.
jlepre
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What he said...
maddog
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What he said he said
phatduckk
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you cannot order necks, pickups or bridges from MM at all.
they will only do replacements; even then you can only get the exact component your bass came with. (ie: you cannot replace a neck w/ RW fingerboard one that has a maple FB)
they will only do replacements; even then you can only get the exact component your bass came with. (ie: you cannot replace a neck w/ RW fingerboard one that has a maple FB)
cellkirk74
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Ask a similar question to 7ender. Then think again...
bassmonkeee
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Yes, it sucks that you didn't take your hands into consideration when you custom ordered a bass to your exact specs.
