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I recently received a warmoth strat body and vintage modern neck for a complete build.
I took the guitar to a tech. He assembled and bitched about the neck pocket fit - "These should fit better - I shouldn't have to sand - blah blah blah.
I picked up the guitar Saturday - played great BUT the saddles (HardTAIL) were max'd out height wise.
Bottom line - either the neck pocket or the neck need to be sanded to lower the neck. "He didn't want to do -it - not even for more money"
I decided that it would be easier to sand the neck with better results (consistant) than trying to level the neck pocket. AND I always figure I would rather take my chances on messing up the neck if I have to reorder (generally cheaper)
I taped a sheet of 150 grit sandpaper, and later 220 grit on top my metal work bench (pretty flat no dents) and worked the back of the neck (heel part). I measured periodically and removed about 2mm from the entire neck heel. I did notice that I begin to sand away at the metal circle (trusrod?) too
I placed the neck back on the guitar and was able to drop the saddles and the pu's down to a respectable level. I played the guitar for a day and let it set overnight and intonated in the morning and fine tuned. Everything seems GOOD. I did however realize that the vintage hardtail is too wide and have ordered a narrow hardtail to replace. I then took the neck back off and applied a wipeable poly (3 coats) on the neck.
I am waiting for the bridge and wondering...... should I have sanded the neck pocket instead? will the neck be OK (it seemed fine) There seems to be opposing opinions on what to sand (neck or body pocket). I know I could have shimmed the neck - but don't really like the idea of shims as the best solution.
I should have researched a little more before action, but was pissed off.
The neck seats on a table or flat surface very even and appear to be a very flat (no wobble or lowered or raised corners.
It's late and my mind is wandering -sorry for ramble
Thanks for your time and appreciate any ideas.
Kurt
I recently received a warmoth strat body and vintage modern neck for a complete build.
I took the guitar to a tech. He assembled and bitched about the neck pocket fit - "These should fit better - I shouldn't have to sand - blah blah blah.
I picked up the guitar Saturday - played great BUT the saddles (HardTAIL) were max'd out height wise.
Bottom line - either the neck pocket or the neck need to be sanded to lower the neck. "He didn't want to do -it - not even for more money"
I decided that it would be easier to sand the neck with better results (consistant) than trying to level the neck pocket. AND I always figure I would rather take my chances on messing up the neck if I have to reorder (generally cheaper)
I taped a sheet of 150 grit sandpaper, and later 220 grit on top my metal work bench (pretty flat no dents) and worked the back of the neck (heel part). I measured periodically and removed about 2mm from the entire neck heel. I did notice that I begin to sand away at the metal circle (trusrod?) too
I placed the neck back on the guitar and was able to drop the saddles and the pu's down to a respectable level. I played the guitar for a day and let it set overnight and intonated in the morning and fine tuned. Everything seems GOOD. I did however realize that the vintage hardtail is too wide and have ordered a narrow hardtail to replace. I then took the neck back off and applied a wipeable poly (3 coats) on the neck.
I am waiting for the bridge and wondering...... should I have sanded the neck pocket instead? will the neck be OK (it seemed fine) There seems to be opposing opinions on what to sand (neck or body pocket). I know I could have shimmed the neck - but don't really like the idea of shims as the best solution.
I should have researched a little more before action, but was pissed off.
The neck seats on a table or flat surface very even and appear to be a very flat (no wobble or lowered or raised corners.
It's late and my mind is wandering -sorry for ramble
Thanks for your time and appreciate any ideas.
Kurt