So, here's my Jaguar:
In case you don't know what a Jaguar is, it is the one on the left.
50th Anniversary model.
I really dig it, however, I do tend to prefer thinner neck. This one is too deep / big for my taste and therefore, as much as I dig the guitar, I don't really play it. That's why I'm thinking of reshaping the neck.
Positives:
1. It will be more playable with the thinner neck
2. I can even get a compound radius which I love
3. I will actually play it, instead of admiring the beauty of the color
Negatives:
1. Resale value will drop hard
2. Not sure that the guitar tech will do the job right
3. It may look bad
Mind says don't do it, heart wants that neck reshaped. What would you do?
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Plus, if you sell it, you can get another that is a more suitable colour for a male.
Sell it and get something else.
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Many guitars have a re-sale value. Some you'll never want to sell.
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1. Did you just assume my gender?
2. Touche
3. Real man wear pink
4. I only play it when my wife is with me
5. Show me your macho guitars.
Pick one of those four.
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Around 500$ from Warmoth.
You can adjust to bigger necks- persevere with it, sell it and replace it, or just buy another one and keep it because you like it.
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What you could do - as Fender have standard size pockets - is get a replacement neck (not Fender - there are some excellent necks around much cheaper)...and mod that to your perfect shape then when you come to sell, just pop the original neck back on.
Many guitars have a re-sale value. Some you'll never want to sell.
Stockist of: Earvana & Graphtech nuts, Faber Tonepros & Gotoh hardware, Fatcat bridges. Highwood Saddles.
Pickups from BKP, Oil City & Monty's pickups.
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I agree with the suggestions to get a new/spare neck for it, with the caveat that a lot of people say the neck has a big effect on the sound of a bolt-on. You could get the neck profile you want but change the whole sound of the guitar.
It's a great colour, by the way. But it'd be even better with a matching headstock.
Would i I do it on that guitar? No for the reasons others have given.
I don't see why a neck ordered to your specs would have any problems, as long as you get the right heel size+ confident drilling the right places.
If it makes you love it and play it more, it's worth it!
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With my preferences, the total prices jumped to £300.
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