Swap 3-bolt Necks

[bbjonz]

Hi All,

I have a 3-bolt ASAT III (from the '96 batch) that has a maple neck, and though I used to like maple I find that I much prefer rosewood these days. Given that ASAT III's are rare, especially with rosewood necks, I've started looking for a 3-bolt rosewood ASAT neck (and I have an ad for that in the marketplace). I assume that 3-bolt necks are swappable, but want to make sure. And what if I found a Legacy or S-500 neck from that era. I assume that they would fit the ASAT III?

Thanks in advance.

Joe

[Craig]

Hi All,

I have a 3-bolt ASAT III (from the '96 batch) that has a maple neck, and though I used to like maple I find that I much prefer rosewood these days. Given that ASAT III's are rare, especially with rosewood necks, I've started looking for a 3-bolt rosewood ASAT neck (and I have an ad for that in the marketplace). I assume that 3-bolt necks are swappable, but want to make sure. And what if I found a Legacy or S-500 neck from that era. I assume that they would fit the ASAT III?

Thanks in advance.

Joe

Yes, you should be able to swap them. There might be some minor issues
with the fit of the neck into the neck pocket on the body depending on
the dimensions of this specific body. There could be a small gap between
the neck and the walls of the neck pocket or the fit could be a little too
tight and the pocket would then need to be opened slightly. In the case
of the fit being too tight, G&L recommend's having a qualified service tech
install the new neck.

Hope this helps.