Mr 9finger
Digitally Challenged
Does anyone know if the 24 fret necks Warmoth sells will fit/work on one of the old school Ibanez guitars w/ the square heel?
Warmoth neck on a Square heel Ibanez body?
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LonePhantom
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Re: Warmoth neck on a Square heel Ibanez body?
The original square heal Ibanez RG and S,etc necks and neck pockets where supposedly designed so that the necks could be swapped with Fender type necks. I'd double check it with some Google searches, but I believe I remember reading that somewhere a few years back.
The original square heal Ibanez RG and S,etc necks and neck pockets where supposedly designed so that the necks could be swapped with Fender type necks. I'd double check it with some Google searches, but I believe I remember reading that somewhere a few years back.
Mr 9finger
Digitally Challenged
Re: Warmoth neck on a Square heel Ibanez body?
Warmoth makes a 24 fret neck with an overhang similar to the old Ibanez 24 fret necks. I just don't know if they're compatible. I know the pocket specs are the same.
Warmoth makes a 24 fret neck with an overhang similar to the old Ibanez 24 fret necks. I just don't know if they're compatible. I know the pocket specs are the same.
Mr 9finger
Digitally Challenged
Re: Warmoth neck on a Square heel Ibanez body?
You mention anything other than Fender to Warmoth and they freeze up and say no.
You mention anything other than Fender to Warmoth and they freeze up and say no.
Mr 9finger
Digitally Challenged
Re: Warmoth neck on a Square heel Ibanez body?
I just found this on Warmoth's website. According to these measurement they provide of their 24 fret necks w/ the over hang, they should match up just fine. I knew the neck pockets were interchangeable, but wasn't sure about that overhang. I may have to move forward this.
http://www.warmoth.com/Guitar/Necks/FretboardExtensions.aspx
I just found this on Warmoth's website. According to these measurement they provide of their 24 fret necks w/ the over hang, they should match up just fine. I knew the neck pockets were interchangeable, but wasn't sure about that overhang. I may have to move forward this.
http://www.warmoth.com/Guitar/Necks/FretboardExtensions.aspx
King IzzO)))
Ultimate Kitten Puncher
Re: Warmoth neck on a Square heel Ibanez body?
Yeah, they'll tell you it won't, but it will. I know because you can put an RG neck on other stuff wink-wink.
Yeah, they'll tell you it won't, but it will. I know because you can put an RG neck on other stuff wink-wink.
Mr 9finger
Digitally Challenged
Re: Warmoth neck on a Square heel Ibanez body?
I just sent Perle guitars a email asking for a quote. He specializes in Ibanez stuff, so whichever has the best price....
I just sent Perle guitars a email asking for a quote. He specializes in Ibanez stuff, so whichever has the best price....
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Funkfingers
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Re: Warmoth neck on a Square heel Ibanez body?
On an Ibanez OSNJ neck, the heel is 15mm tall and the neck/fingerboard extension measures 9mm.
On the Warmoth neck for my Cabronita Tele project, the heel is 20mm tall and the fingerboard extension 4mm thick.
NOTE - the Warmoth fingerboard extension is, literally, that - a fingerboard extension. It consists entirely of rosewood. It is the same thickness as the rest of the fingerboard.
So, in answer to the OP question, yes, the Warmoth neck will fit an Ibanez OSNJ body but there will be a sizeable gap between the body and the fingerboard extension.
On an Ibanez OSNJ neck, the heel is 15mm tall and the neck/fingerboard extension measures 9mm.
On the Warmoth neck for my Cabronita Tele project, the heel is 20mm tall and the fingerboard extension 4mm thick.
NOTE - the Warmoth fingerboard extension is, literally, that - a fingerboard extension. It consists entirely of rosewood. It is the same thickness as the rest of the fingerboard.
So, in answer to the OP question, yes, the Warmoth neck will fit an Ibanez OSNJ body but there will be a sizeable gap between the body and the fingerboard extension.
Alder Blonde
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Re: Warmoth neck on a Square heel Ibanez body?
Oh! This is good to know! I just picked up an old Ibanez stagestar to mess with... if I destroy the neck somehow then I have options.
I'm new to the forum! The wife didn't really care to hear me talk about guitars.
Oh! This is good to know! I just picked up an old Ibanez stagestar to mess with... if I destroy the neck somehow then I have options.
I'm new to the forum! The wife didn't really care to hear me talk about guitars.
ehdwuld
A Ficus
Re: Warmoth neck on a Square heel Ibanez body?
welcome to the forum
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(among other things)
welcome to the forum
we do that
(among other things)
frankfalbo
In Fluence Y'all
Re: Warmoth neck on a Square heel Ibanez body?
Warmoth's 24 fret extension tends to curl downward over time. There is no support under it and the fret tangs in the slot are pressurizing it. The Ibanez RG neck has a bit of maple extending under the board for reinforcement, that's why the body is cut away under the extension. None of this prevents the Warmoth neck from fitting, I would just see what Perle offers first. If he has a neck program that places the maple under the fretboard it could be a better bet.
Warmoth's 24 fret extension tends to curl downward over time. There is no support under it and the fret tangs in the slot are pressurizing it. The Ibanez RG neck has a bit of maple extending under the board for reinforcement, that's why the body is cut away under the extension. None of this prevents the Warmoth neck from fitting, I would just see what Perle offers first. If he has a neck program that places the maple under the fretboard it could be a better bet.
Mr 9finger
Digitally Challenged
Re: Warmoth neck on a Square heel Ibanez body?
Well PHOOO. Perle isn't currently set up to do the old school necks. He's only doing AANJ style currently. The Warmoth will definitely fit, and that's what Perle recommended if I was in a rush, but apparently there's some issues. I'm not sure what I'm going to do w/ this project. I'm probably just going to shelve it for now. Too much what if around it for me to really put the money into it.
Well PHOOO. Perle isn't currently set up to do the old school necks. He's only doing AANJ style currently. The Warmoth will definitely fit, and that's what Perle recommended if I was in a rush, but apparently there's some issues. I'm not sure what I'm going to do w/ this project. I'm probably just going to shelve it for now. Too much what if around it for me to really put the money into it.
JaySwear
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Re: Warmoth neck on a Square heel Ibanez body?
I remember a guy doing this on the Unofficial Warmoth forum, but I couldn't find the thread. But yes! It'll work. A good alternative to people who love RGs but not pencil thin necks. I think there are a few places that'll make a replacement neck though. I'd ask over at Jemsite.
Also, keep USACG and Musikraft in mind. Just throwing them out there. I love my Warmoths, but options are great to have.
I remember a guy doing this on the Unofficial Warmoth forum, but I couldn't find the thread. But yes! It'll work. A good alternative to people who love RGs but not pencil thin necks. I think there are a few places that'll make a replacement neck though. I'd ask over at Jemsite.
Also, keep USACG and Musikraft in mind. Just throwing them out there. I love my Warmoths, but options are great to have.
