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Analytical  Ways to Choose The Correct Fender Stratocaster Neck

by drlehrman

After spending some time writing this article, I can see why you
would want to stick your head in a hole when it comes to guitar
necks. The array of choices is dizzying if you get very
involved.

The Fender Stratocaster is the guitar neck we narrowed it down
to. Why, because the neck bolts on and obviously unbolts to come
off. What differences can we expect when it comes to mounting a
guitar neck? The two methods of preference are, #1. Glued on
necks as in most Gibson Guitars and #2. Bolt On necks as in most
Fender Guitars.

Is one method of installation better? Other than the ease of
exchange and variety of necks for a Strat, most of the preference
is personal in terms of what type of guitar you prefer to play.

Bolt on necks are easier to replace and therefore more
interesting to talk about. Fender Strats have bolt on necks.
Using four bolts to secure the neck into the CNC (computer
numerically controlled) or machined by a super accurate
computerized tool, and then perfectly bolts to the body with four
bolts as mentioned above. That sounds easy enough, that is if you
go back with a stock replacement neck.

Simple enough, right? Now we can get dirty deep into Strat
neck(ology). You want a custom neck, or something that fits your
hands better?.

The array of woods available is surprising and interesting. Both
in terms of type of wood and cost. The shapes or curvature of the
back of the neck includes six to nine styles, at least for a
Stratocaster. Wide and deep for giant hands (SRV had giant
hands), check out the boatneck. Or a narrow V-neck such as the
Eric Clapton Strat, for for others hand sizes as well. Size and
contour has a lot to do with your music style, particularly if
you play (farmers chords) which is where you are playing a barre
chord, but using your thumb on the low E string.

Then one must deal with fret sizes. Ranging from narrow frets to
huge super jumbo frets, which are my preference. Of less
importance is the type of fret wire available. I definitely
prefer standard wire, which is actually the same material as
guitar string wire over the softer stainless steel or gold color
fret wire.
Nut options should be limited to bone. It provides the best of
all worlds.

The beat guitar-resource for explaining the anatomy of a neck,
and some of the custom choices available including: the Binding,
Conversion Necks, Finishes, Fret-board Extensions, Fret-board
Radius, Heel Width & Mounting, Inlay/Custom Inlay, Neck Woods.
Peg-head Veneer, Scalloping, Side Adjust Mechanism, Truss Rods
and Tuner Holes better than Warmoth Direct.

I'm not telling you to buy from Warmoth, some of these stores
may be better places to buy from in terms of pricing and
availability from online guitar stores.

Just don't doubt the difference you can make in terms of
personalization, playability and comfort, not to mention sound
when you get a rare opportunity to change your neck. One nice
change is to make is to go to a reverse headstock. It changes the
sound and playability since you have reversed the string lengths
on a Strat when you do that.

Enjoy, read, and you be the judge.

Note: When looking for a replacement guitar neck, make sure the
style of neck you are looking for will fit the guitar body you
plan on attaching the neck too. Don't be bashful, do a lot of
research by emailing or phoning the company to get the feedback
you need to have when replacing your neck.

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Upgrades</a>. Feel free to visit our website, ask questions,
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