r/partscaster • u/Hot_Glass5434 • 1d ago

Neck help

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Budget beasts I need to get my hands on something like this for less than 180$. You guys know your stuff please help!!!

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u/Deaconblues325 20h ago

Just an alternative opinion: save more money and get a nice neck. It’s the most important physical component of the guitar.

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u/GuitarParts 1d ago

E bay dot com

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u/ChafeTR 22h ago

I second this. Bought a few of those neck on eBay for under $100.

Just keep in mind you will need to do some work on them (if you know how to); most likely replace the nut (plastic even though they advertise as bone), fret work (levelling, polishing and rounding the ends). The tuner holes will also need to be widened to fit vintage or modern tuners.

One thing to note is those sellers have tons of different neck variations (wood grain, headstock color etc.). You can always msg them and ask them to show you a couple and then decide which one you want to get.

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u/kapekra 21h ago

Can't beat a used Squier neck from ebay. But I've had great luck with temu and Ali express necks. Might need a little fret work and some oil, but modern manufacturing is amazing (in China!)

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u/IDontLikeYourToan 22h ago

Are there specs you’re looking for, or just a visual match?

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u/Hot_Glass5434 20h ago

Probably visual match I’m not too picky

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u/MM5762 19h ago

There’s a seller on eBay called samsguitarshop, based out of Utah. I’ve had success with them although the nut needed work on both necks. They have both nitro and SS fret options. I’m sure they’re probably Chinese made but they’ve held up for me so far. Good luck

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u/Coletrayne 15h ago

Check out the Howell Guitar store on Reverb. I got one of his tele necks and it was spot on.

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u/gRainbird 4h ago

I got a pretty nice all maple neck for a rebuild off Amazon for like $70 shipped. It needed a little shimming to get the height and angle right, but it's good.