Jaguar Neck

[raphaël]

I'm sorry if there is the same topic somewhere but I can't find something similar...

So,
I have a 02-04 CIJ Antigua Jaguar and I want to upgrade it.
I have thoughts about everything (Mastery Bridge, Curtis Novak's pups, a new pickguard which is not Antigua...) but the neck is questionning me.
I'm actually in love with that neck, I don't know why, but I feel more than comfortable.

My question is:
Is there a big difference between CIJ and US necks??
Does replacing the acutal CIJ one by a US one make sense???

[kosta]

If you love the neck, why do you want to replace it? Not sure I understand what you're trying to do.

[raphaël]

I love the neck,
I don't want to replace it,
I'm asking IF I'll replace it one day,
As I don't know the feel of a US one, my question is about the difference between them, if I might love it more because USs are supposed to kick CIJs asses...
Do you understand what I'm trying to do now??
I'm just fishing intels, I know I don't have to replace a neck I love

[skullservant]

Just get an aluminum neck one that one calls it a day and then you'll be set for the rest of your life with it

[kbit]

Just get an aluminum neck one that one calls it a day and then you'll be set for the rest of your life with it

Just going straight to the kvlt punches, eh?

[skullservant]

goddamnit I can tell I wasn't paying attention when I typed that hahahahah
That's probably the stupidest sentence I've ever written.

But YES. ALUMINUM. EVERYTHING.

[Sidewalk]

Out of curiosity, where would I find an aluminum neck and how much do they cost?

[skullservant]

Depends on what you want honestly. You can sometimes find old Kramer bolt-on necks on Ebay from time to time in various shape for anywhere from $150-400.

Other than that you could send it to Electrical Guitar Company to make an aluminum neck to your specs and install it on the guitar- either straight up bolt on, or neck through body. They have their various costs- I've heard anywhere from $800-1100

[Fuzzy Picklez]

If you're going to spend the money doing all that, wouldn't it make more sense to buy another guitar?
You're probably looking at 1000+ in parts here. Keep the current one, and just buy another guitar.
You get two guitars, and both of which will hold their value more if you ever decide to sell.

[raphaël]

Yeah, it was inherently my question.
If there is such a difference, should I sell this guitar and get a US one?
Or if there is not such a difference, should I keep it and do mods (minus the neck)...

[rustywire]

...
I'm actually in love with that neck, I don't know why, but I feel more than comfortable.

My question is:
Is there a big difference between CIJ and US necks??
Does replacing the acutal CIJ one by a US one make sense???

My answers:
IDK.
No.

Reasoning: see bolded statement.
By messing with that level of comfort you will almost surely be chasing a dragon.
Keep it. Get another guitar. Changing necks changes everything.

[morange]

I agree with the guys saying don't change the neck. Anyway, it's my understanding that CIJ Fenders are well made, and I don't think changing the neck to a USA made one would be an upgrade.

[raphaël]

Ok,
Thank you for your answers!!

[raphaël]

Sorry, I think I'll look like a dumb, but what does "IDK" mean??

[morange]

It means "I don't know"