Will a 4 bolt neck fit on an older 3 bolt body?

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DKA-65
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Will a 4 bolt neck fit on an older 3 bolt body?

Post by DKA-65 »

I have a old Mahogany 3 bolt body and I would like to know if the 4 bolt necks will fit? I know there are the lower price point models, will these necks fit as well?
Right now I just want to get this guitar together so I can play it so I can take some time and find a neck that I am happy with.
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Re: Will a 4 bolt neck fit on an older 3 bolt body?

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No, they have very different neck pockets.
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Re: Will a 4 bolt neck fit on an older 3 bolt body?

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Thank you, I guess I will be waiting until I find the one.
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Re: Will a 4 bolt neck fit on an older 3 bolt body?

Post by sirmyghin »

DKA-65 wrote:Thank you, I guess I will be waiting until I find the one.
You could try to talk to a company like soulmate guitars, they make custom necks and might be willing to do it, for a price ofcourse.
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Re: Will a 4 bolt neck fit on an older 3 bolt body?

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Hello dka-65.

If you can be patient, watch eBay. G&L necks come up every so often.

Or, if you want to sell your body, I'd be interested in it. I'm looking for an older three-bolt body as I found a great neck, and now I need a body to complete the project.

Best wishes to you on your search!
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Re: Will a 4 bolt neck fit on an older 3 bolt body?

Post by DKA-65 »

Thank you for the information. And ant_riv, I am gonna give it a little longer and see what happens....If I decide to sell it (the idea has been bouncing around in my brain) I will give you first shot.
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Re: Will a 4 bolt neck fit on an older 3 bolt body?

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