Recent content by Bdam123

Ok. So I’m going again on a new neck. But I’d like to hear y’all’s opinion on how deep I can actually go. In other words, how much material do you think I’d have to leave above the truss rod for the structural integrity of the neck to stay intact? Am I right to assume that since the rod is...

I went ahead and sanded each side and managed to get the neck in although it’s still pretty snug.

Both Warmoth

No finish on the neck

I measured the heel (56.1 mm) and the neck pocket (55.68 mm) at their widest. Is 0.42 mm too much to ask for from humidity alone?

Is 55% relative humidity enough to swell a pocket to the point of an impossible fit? I've cleared away all paint and I'm just really trying not to sand wood unless I absolutely have to. The neck I'm using is roasted so I'm assuming it isn't going to budge in my direction. Will waiting for winter...

Swatches?

For $13, def worth a try. Just grabbed one

You guys know where I can find a GOOD mint green pickguard for a Strat? I don’t need the genuine article but I’d like something that’s convincing unlike these modern manufactured ones that are just colored that way.

Correct, that’s the reason I didn’t just go with wizard in the first place. I opted for vintage/modern. Lesson learned.

I started with their standard thin

I’m not sure if they construct them slightly different on those or not. I tried getting some sort of answer about what my limit really is and if there tolerance would even allow for a true answer but they essentially ignored my question.

I’m pretty particular about the way my necks feel as most of you can agree. There isn’t a single Strat I’ve ever owned that I didn’t reshape to my liking. I’ve done 4 Fender Strats and a Musikraft Strat with great success. I love these necks. Fast forward to this year, I finally decided to...

I’ll check one of those out. Are there drill presses that you WOULD recommend?

Got it. I don’t know, I just took someone’s opinion for face value because they made a video on the topic haha