5 string neck graft or not?

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Mike Weems

Hello I have a 3/4 Czech bass most likely made in the 30's that at some point was converted from a 4 to 5 string. I wish the leave it as a 5 string but the neck width at the nut is 42mm. Should I graft this scroll to a new neck and if so what is the optimum neck width at the nut and end?

Thank you in advance for any help.

When was this converted? Can we see some pics of the bass? Is the bassbar beefed up for 5-strings?

You can put a wide fingerboard on that neck and fan it outwards to be wider than a 4. Also, you have to be careful cutting the Nut slots and angling them into the Pegbox without rubbing the insides of the cheeks.

This is strung for Orchestra with a Low B?