52' re-issue neck fit

rockabilly46 · June 8th, 2008, 03:02 PM

Hello,just bought a 52're-issue neck from Japan,to be installed on a 1- piece solid ash body.Is the heel size different on the imports,compared to the U.S. brands? A mighty-mite does fit my body,which is 2 3/16ths.Thanx for any help!!

mellecaster · June 8th, 2008, 05:28 PM

It really all depends on what brand body you have ?....as a General rule of thumb, MIJ necks are a little tight on Mexican & USA Fender bodies...but can certainly be made to fit...so I guess you'll just have to wait and see...and make sure you install the neck from above the pocket...not sliding it in, cause they have a very slight taper...(but you probably knew that)......

rockabilly46 · June 8th, 2008, 11:16 PM

Thanx Mellcaster,Now what is the next best plan of attack.Do i make the neck fit the body,or do i work on the body cavity or maybe a little of both.A Mighty Mite neck fits the body cavity nicely.The body was bought from a shop in Missouri.They say it was CNC machined to Fender specs.The problem is in the width fitting in the cavity.Again,thank you for any help on my project,Rockabilly46

mellecaster · June 9th, 2008, 12:57 AM

Do you have the Neck in hand now, or are you waiting on it to be delivered ?

rockabilly46 · June 9th, 2008, 05:37 PM

I got it a couple of days ago.Do you adjust the body cavity to fit.Don't think it's wise to sand the side of the neck to fit.All that needs to be done is the 2 front corners of the cavity to fit the taper,when you would drop the neck in from the top.Just don't know the best way to go about making the adjustments.Want to make sure before i wreck a $350.00 neck.Thnax again,Rock46

June 8th, 2008, 03:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
rockabilly46 TDPRI Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sussex,wi. Age: 48 Posts: 13	52' re-issue neck fit Hello,just bought a 52're-issue neck from Japan,to be installed on a 1- piece solid ash body.Is the heel size different on the imports,compared to the U.S. brands? A mighty-mite does fit my body,which is 2 3/16ths.Thanx for any help!!

June 8th, 2008, 05:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
mellecaster Friend of Leo's Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,766 17 Photos	It really all depends on what brand body you have ?....as a General rule of thumb, MIJ necks are a little tight on Mexican & USA Fender bodies...but can certainly be made to fit...so I guess you'll just have to wait and see...and make sure you install the neck from above the pocket...not sliding it in, cause they have a very slight taper...(but you probably knew that)...... __________________ I have never owned an Ipod or Blackberry..and doubt that I ever will......

June 8th, 2008, 11:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
rockabilly46 TDPRI Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sussex,wi. Age: 48 Posts: 13	52 re-issue neck fit Thanx Mellcaster,Now what is the next best plan of attack.Do i make the neck fit the body,or do i work on the body cavity or maybe a little of both.A Mighty Mite neck fits the body cavity nicely.The body was bought from a shop in Missouri.They say it was CNC machined to Fender specs.The problem is in the width fitting in the cavity.Again,thank you for any help on my project,Rockabilly46

June 9th, 2008, 12:57 AM	#4 (permalink)
mellecaster Friend of Leo's Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,766 17 Photos	Do you have the Neck in hand now, or are you waiting on it to be delivered ? __________________ I have never owned an Ipod or Blackberry..and doubt that I ever will......

June 9th, 2008, 05:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
rockabilly46 TDPRI Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sussex,wi. Age: 48 Posts: 13	52 reissue neck fit I got it a couple of days ago.Do you adjust the body cavity to fit.Don't think it's wise to sand the side of the neck to fit.All that needs to be done is the 2 front corners of the cavity to fit the taper,when you would drop the neck in from the top.Just don't know the best way to go about making the adjustments.Want to make sure before i wreck a $350.00 neck.Thnax again,Rock46