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Stuco · April 27th, 2007, 04:03 PM

I've got a MIM Strat on the way and it has a rosewood neck I'd like to swap out for a Maple neck. I have a couple questions:

Will any year model MIM neck fit any year MIM body?

Will a MIM 50's or 60's neck fit a MIM standard body?

Any other necks that will fit?

Axis29 · April 27th, 2007, 04:13 PM

Yes
Yes
Yes, any fender replacement strat neck (AllParts, Mighty Mite, Warmoth, etc.) should fit

Stuco · April 27th, 2007, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Axis29

Yes
Yes
Yes, any fender replacement strat neck (AllParts, Mighty Mite, Warmoth, etc.) should fit

Are you sure because I think I remeber reading that the USA neck pockets are different than the MIM.

stratomaster · April 27th, 2007, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Stuco

Are you sure because I think I remeber reading that the USA neck pockets are different than the MIM.

They are the same, you should have no problems.

brandt · April 27th, 2007, 06:59 PM

I asked a customer service guy at Warmoth this exact question and his response was that the neck pockets can vary. To be sure go to the neck section on the Warmoth site and under the FAQ section there is a link to "What neck will fit" - check the specs and measure the neck pocket. According to him NOT all necks will fit.

williamfriggle · April 27th, 2007, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stuco

I've got a MIM Strat on the way and it has a rosewood neck I'd like to swap out for a Maple neck. I have a couple questions:

Will any year model MIM neck fit any year MIM body?

Will a MIM 50's or 60's neck fit a MIM standard body?

Any other necks that will fit?

I have a 2006 MIM Strat with maple neck. I have thought of going rosewood. Wonder if you want to consider a simple trade?

Bill

Stuco · April 27th, 2007, 07:48 PM

Sounds good to me.

jwsamuel · April 27th, 2007, 07:52 PM

Some problems are solved so easily, aren't they?

Jim

Stuco · April 27th, 2007, 08:07 PM

Here's a pic from the sellers ad.

davesg · April 28th, 2007, 07:54 AM

I have a question, Aren't the serial numbers on the head of the neck? If you swap, will you have the wrong # on the wrong guitar? Probably wouldn't make any difference unless there is a warranty involved. I was just wondering.

williamfriggle · April 28th, 2007, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by davesg

I have a question, Aren't the serial numbers on the head of the neck? If you swap, will you have the wrong # on the wrong guitar? Probably wouldn't make any difference unless there is a warranty involved. I was just wondering.

HUH? Good point.

Bill

Stuco · April 28th, 2007, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by williamfriggle

HUH? Good point.

Bill

Well, let me know if you still want to trade.

To me it's no big deal because there are SSOO many of these made that originality is a non issue. But if it's important to you then let me know.

williamfriggle · April 28th, 2007, 11:52 PM

I don't worry about origanal equipment. These are no way collectable and never will be. My only hesitation is what if I prefer my origanal neck? And this was a gift from my sister, and wonder if I should. But she wouldn't care one bit. So how about a trial period where either of us can say no and we send them back to each other? When do you expect to get your from your guy?

Bill

Sarge · April 30th, 2007, 12:01 PM

I built a partscaster with an 86 Fender MIJ Squire neck and a 96 MIM RI strat body...fit like a glove.

williamfriggle · May 1st, 2007, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stuco

Well, let me know if you still want to trade.

To me it's no big deal because there are SSOO many of these made that originality is a non issue. But if it's important to you then let me know.

Have you received the guitar yet?

Bill

Stuco · May 1st, 2007, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by williamfriggle

Have you received the guitar yet?

Bill

Nope, haven't gotten it yet. He sent it on monday. If it's was a gift from your sis and you want to keep it that's totally cool, heck I may decide I like the neck when I actually get my hands on it.

williamfriggle · May 1st, 2007, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Stuco

Nope, haven't gotten it yet. He sent it on monday. If it's was a gift from your sis and you want to keep it that's totally cool, heck I may decide I like the neck when I actually get my hands on it.

Well I would be interested. So let me know what you want to do when you get it.

williamfriggle · May 2nd, 2007, 10:44 PM

Well in a few days mine will look like this.

And yours will look like this.

I am getting excited now.

williamfriggle · May 2nd, 2007, 10:54 PM

I don't know if you know it, but this is on the back of your new neck.

Stuco · May 4th, 2007, 11:50 AM

I like the pics you posted, the rosewood seems to be more fitting to the blue and the maple to the red.

April 27th, 2007, 04:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
Stuco Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: GA Posts: 7,741	Neck help, MIM I've got a MIM Strat on the way and it has a rosewood neck I'd like to swap out for a Maple neck. I have a couple questions: Will any year model MIM neck fit any year MIM body? Will a MIM 50's or 60's neck fit a MIM standard body? Any other necks that will fit?

April 27th, 2007, 04:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
Axis29 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Virginia, USA Age: 45 Posts: 3,329 1 Photos	Yes Yes Yes, any fender replacement strat neck (AllParts, Mighty Mite, Warmoth, etc.) should fit __________________ John F. TDPRI # 1764 Please check out the Fredericksburg Blues Society or, if you're really bored, A year in Guitar

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davesg Tele-Meister Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Logansport, IN Age: 60 Posts: 115	I have a question, Aren't the serial numbers on the head of the neck? If you swap, will you have the wrong # on the wrong guitar? Probably wouldn't make any difference unless there is a warranty involved. I was just wondering. __________________ God Bless Dave

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Sarge Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pgh,Pa Age: 57 Posts: 3,590	I built a partscaster with an 86 Fender MIJ Squire neck and a 96 MIM RI strat body...fit like a glove. __________________ A coward dies many deaths, a Soldier once.

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williamfriggle Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Denver, PA, USA Age: 46 Posts: 301	In a few days..... Well in a few days mine will look like this. And yours will look like this. I am getting excited now. __________________ Fender MIM Strat w/ Callaham block, GFS Premium Alnico Strat Pickups :-) SWEET!!!!! :-) Fender Frontman 25R

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April 27th, 2007, 06:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
brandt Tele-Holic Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SF Bay Area Age: 54 Posts: 529	I asked a customer service guy at Warmoth this exact question and his response was that the neck pockets can vary. To be sure go to the neck section on the Warmoth site and under the FAQ section there is a link to "What neck will fit" - check the specs and measure the neck pocket. According to him NOT all necks will fit.

April 27th, 2007, 07:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
Stuco Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: GA Posts: 7,741	Sounds good to me.

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jwsamuel Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2004 Location: Upper Holland, PA Age: 56 Posts: 3,778	Some problems are solved so easily, aren't they? Jim

April 27th, 2007, 08:07 PM	#9 (permalink)
Stuco Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: GA Posts: 7,741	Here's a pic from the sellers ad.

April 28th, 2007, 11:52 PM	#13 (permalink)
williamfriggle Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Denver, PA, USA Age: 46 Posts: 301	I don't worry about origanal equipment. These are no way collectable and never will be. My only hesitation is what if I prefer my origanal neck? And this was a gift from my sister, and wonder if I should. But she wouldn't care one bit. So how about a trial period where either of us can say no and we send them back to each other? When do you expect to get your from your guy? Bill

May 2nd, 2007, 10:54 PM	#19 (permalink)
williamfriggle Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Denver, PA, USA Age: 46 Posts: 301	OH YEAH.... I don't know if you know it, but this is on the back of your new neck. __________________ Fender MIM Strat w/ Callaham block, GFS Premium Alnico Strat Pickups :-) SWEET!!!!! :-) Fender Frontman 25R

May 4th, 2007, 11:50 AM	#20 (permalink)
Stuco Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: GA Posts: 7,741	I like the pics you posted, the rosewood seems to be more fitting to the blue and the maple to the red.

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