Replacing USA Dinky Neck

[AimingHigh]

Hi Fellows,

I need your help as I am better versed in Kramers than C/Js.
I have a 1994'ish Jackson Dinky body with a cool dragon graphic.

However, I am having trouble finding a replacement neck for it. A USA 24-fret neck seems impossible to find. I've tried a neck from a Dinky Professional and much shimming needed to be done; the USA pocket is deeper than the overseas one.
Can someone recommend a solution for me? Does any custom builder out there make 24-fret necks that will fit a USA Jackson? Or is trying an overseas neck my best bet?

Thanks, guys.

George

*edit* Here's how it looked when I tried a Professional neck on it. Looked cool, but I couldn't get uniform action on it--even though I am pretty good at shimming and setup.

[shreddermon]

Have you checked to see if that's a short-scale neck? Could be a Fusion, which were 24.75".

[AimingHigh]

Thanks bro, pretty sure it's the regular scale neck as the problem isn't with intonation. The intonation is right on; the problem is with action--the neck pocket on the body is too deep for the neck. I could shim the hell out of it, but hoping not to..

George

[kelly user]

a lot of small scale builders would build you one, but its is gonna cost you a pretty penny. http://mjwcustoms.4t.com/index.html im
i am currently having a body built by him.

[Dreamland_Rebel]

call musikraft and see if they'll be willing to build you one.

[AimingHigh]

Thanks...yeah, I've thought about Musikraft. I think that's the way to go.

*Update:* I emailed Musikraft today, will let you know what they say. Meanwhile, if anyone has other suggestions, I would love to hear them!
George

[fullmetalguitar]

Does Musikraft do pointy headstocks? I thought they only did Fender strat headstocks.

[AimingHigh]

I'd be ok with a strat (or reverse strat) headstock, as long as they can make one with 24 frets, and the right heel. I prefer a non-tilt headstock anyway. Still waiting for response from them, though.

George

[fullmetalguitar]

Yes they should be able to make a 24 fret strathead to your specs. I just got one. It took them nearly 3 months and communication was less than great. Some emails went unanswered. I guess they are very busy. If they don't answer, email again, or call. They do great work. My neck is perfect.

[Newc]

Hmmm. Looks like my old Dinky. Got a chip on the top near the arm rest like this?

http://autumn-frost.com/BWDragon/PIC00003.JPG


I had a PC1 neck on it:

[AimingHigh]

Matt, that's it!

Looks like it's changed hands a few times, but I am committed to make in play great again. You need to sell me that PC1 neck.

George

[rjohnstone]

He can't sell you the neck.... I already own it. Note the chunk missing from the board at the high E side past the 24th fret.
It's a 1997 PC1 neck and it plays like butta'. Sorry bro but this one is staying.
It's been cleaned up, frets have been dressed and the board lightly sanded and oiled to get rid of those decals that were on it.