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Old April 26th, 2009, 12:47 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Hi all. can've some help on neck changing?

Hey all

Im looking at getting a John 5 telecaster. but 3/3 head stock its just not doin anything for me...

So i was wondering.. i have a squire neck (70's headstock style) can i swap the necks???

Will that work, if not ill just have to put up with the headstock

Heres a mock up of what it'll look like
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Old April 26th, 2009, 02:54 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Hope this helps:

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Old April 26th, 2009, 04:30 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Squier just released a new J5 tele and the Squier version has a regular headstock just get one of those.
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Old April 26th, 2009, 09:21 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Yeah i know, but i want the fender version...
J5 should make ANOTHER model lol like the squire but fender lol
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