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scratchman · January 17th, 2011, 03:54 PM

I know this is probably listed in like 100 threads but I need a quick answer so I can hopefully buy a body.

What is the correct width for a standard Tele body neck socket?

Is it 2 3/16” (56 mm )?

Many thanks.

Jack Wells · January 17th, 2011, 04:06 PM

That is correct ................. I think.

mcgeorgerl · January 17th, 2011, 06:21 PM

Whenever it comes to dimensions, I check the Fender Shop drawing in Duchossoir's Fender book. Some of the data is unreadable (at least in my copy with my old eyes) but it looks like the Fender drawing gives the neck pocket width as 2.20/2.21 with and an 87 degree taper (+/- .25 degrees?).

I think the Down's print gives the length as 3.002 and the decimals are one of things I cannot read in the Fender book (which is 3 something..)

So I guess the question is, what is the neck spec? If it's 2.1875, perhaps Fender cut the body was cut a little wider to account for speedy assembly (no hand fitting) as well as finish buildup.

Also, the neck pocket length may no be super critical. I have a MIM body that measures 2 32/32" and the neck never fell off or anything. Cut it too short and the neck plate will start getting close to the edge (unless you drill the neck screw holes further back).

Blue Bear · January 17th, 2011, 07:55 PM

"Also, the neck pocket length may no be super critical. I have a MIM body that measures 2 32/32" and the neck never fell off or anything." Wouldn't it be easier to say 3" ?

Jack Wells · January 17th, 2011, 08:20 PM

2 32/32" ??? I think we must have a typo.

Colt W. Knight · January 17th, 2011, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scratchman

I know this is probably listed in like 100 threads but I need a quick answer so I can hopefully buy a body.

What is the correct width for a standard Tele body neck socket?

Is it 2 3/16” (56 mm )?

Many thanks.

Thats what size the heel of a tele neck is, so I think its pretty good bet to say the neck pocket should be right there as well.

mcgeorgerl · January 18th, 2011, 07:29 PM

Ack... Yes, I fat fingered the fraction. The MIM body has a 2 31/32" long neck pocket.

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scratchman Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Leeds, UK Age: 39 Posts: 214	Quick question about neck pocket size I know this is probably listed in like 100 threads but I need a quick answer so I can hopefully buy a body. What is the correct width for a standard Tele body neck socket? Is it 2 3/16” (56 mm )? Many thanks. __________________ www.bigtimecharlie.info

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Jack Wells Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Albuquerque, USA Age: 69 Posts: 18,381 101 Photos	That is correct ................. I think. __________________ . Disclaimer: When I say something.... always ask yourself ..... "What the hell does he know?" I'm just not cool enough to be a Mac person. I'm a PC and Windows 7 was my idea.

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Jack Wells Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Albuquerque, USA Age: 69 Posts: 18,381 101 Photos	2 32/32" ??? I think we must have a typo. __________________ . Disclaimer: When I say something.... always ask yourself ..... "What the hell does he know?" I'm just not cool enough to be a Mac person. I'm a PC and Windows 7 was my idea.

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January 17th, 2011, 06:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
mcgeorgerl Tele-Meister Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Age: 58 Posts: 172	Whenever it comes to dimensions, I check the Fender Shop drawing in Duchossoir's Fender book. Some of the data is unreadable (at least in my copy with my old eyes) but it looks like the Fender drawing gives the neck pocket width as 2.20/2.21 with and an 87 degree taper (+/- .25 degrees?). I think the Down's print gives the length as 3.002 and the decimals are one of things I cannot read in the Fender book (which is 3 something..) So I guess the question is, what is the neck spec? If it's 2.1875, perhaps Fender cut the body was cut a little wider to account for speedy assembly (no hand fitting) as well as finish buildup. Also, the neck pocket length may no be super critical. I have a MIM body that measures 2 32/32" and the neck never fell off or anything. Cut it too short and the neck plate will start getting close to the edge (unless you drill the neck screw holes further back).

January 17th, 2011, 07:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
Blue Bear Tele-Meister Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lisle, Ontario, Canada Posts: 322	"Also, the neck pocket length may no be super critical. I have a MIM body that measures 2 32/32" and the neck never fell off or anything." Wouldn't it be easier to say 3" ?

January 18th, 2011, 07:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
mcgeorgerl Tele-Meister Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Age: 58 Posts: 172	Ack... Yes, I fat fingered the fraction. The MIM body has a 2 31/32" long neck pocket.

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