Neck Too Wide

[PunchlineChar]

Hello one and all! Just joined the forum, can't wait to become more active on here \m/

Anyways, my body came in from Warmoth a few days ago, and today I went to check the fit with the neck only to find that the heel doesn't fit in the pocket. I was doing it the proper way, pushing down into the pocket, but it won't go in, and I don't want to crack anything. Should I sand the neck or the pocket? Is there a specific grit I should use for this?

This is the neck I'm using: https://shop.fender.com/en-US/parts/electric-guitar-parts/necks/replacement-necks/roasted-maple-stratocaster-neck-22-jumbo-frets-12-pau-ferro-flat-oval-shape/0990403920.html

This is my first build, and I want to make sure I'm doing it all correctly.

 

[pwrmac7600]

can you email Fender to get the heel dimensions? warmoth has thiers listed on thier site. Just to make sure it's even compatible before you start sanding things down.

https://www.warmoth.com/Guitar/Necks/faq2.aspx#Incompatible

Edit, actually found the specs on the stewmac website and they are listed as compatible
Fits neck pockets: 3" x 2-3/16" x 5/8"
https://www.stewmac.com/tonewoods/electric-guitar-bodies-and-necks-and-wood/electric-guitar-necks/fender-roasted-stratocaster-neck.html

 

[PunchlineChar]

Lol I guess this shows how new I am at this, but it actually did fit when I put a little pressure on it. Nice snug fit, and not too tight either.

 

[Rick]

Take your time ... any pics?

 

[PunchlineChar]

I'll post some in the next few days in Just Out of the Box! I'm working and moving until Thursday, I should have some time to do that then \m/