Japanese Strat neck question

leftyguitarman · 06-24-2009, 02:38 AM

Looking around on ebay at Japanese Strat necks, (readily available from theStratosphere on ebay), the guy usually has '57 and '62 necks available. Is there a difference in shape on the necks, or is the '62 the same neck but with rosewood?

I would like a fatter neck on my MIM Strat.

G-Minor · 06-24-2009, 02:58 AM

i dont beleive there is. there could be a slisht difference in the neck pocket but nothibg some tight fitting couldnt solve

duff · 06-24-2009, 03:22 AM

Look for a japanese '54 reissue neck. Fattest neck, V shaped, i ever played on a strat. I own one and it's a great neck, almost too big.

overdriver · 06-24-2009, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by leftyguitarman

Looking around on ebay at Japanese Strat necks, (readily available from theStratosphere on ebay), the guy usually has '57 and '62 necks available. Is there a difference in shape on the necks, or is the '62 the same neck but with rosewood?

I would like a fatter neck on my MIM Strat.

IDK alot of 57 have a V profile and the 62 a C does it not describe the shape on the ad.? also you can email them.

I would also check on Telecaster Guitar Forum - guitars, gear, amps and strings and or with other sites ,that have build sections . I not sure a MIJ will properly fit a MIM could very well ,but I would check first if I was you.

LEFTY LES · 06-27-2009, 07:59 PM

Unless there is something else out there the V neck's are the thickest ones that I've felt. But that's just me.

overdriver · 06-28-2009, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by LEFTY LES

Unless there is something else out there the V neck's are the thickest ones that I've felt. But that's just me.

IMO the 69 U are the Fattest.

scottystrathead · 06-30-2009, 08:25 PM

Would be glad to custom finish one for you.
And by the way a lot of the MIJ are 2-7/32" neck pocket width.

overdriver · 07-01-2009, 07:41 PM

x 3" x 5/8ths thats good to know , but which ones

dennistruckdriver · 07-01-2009, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by leftyguitarman

....I would like a fatter neck on my MIM Strat.

MIJ necks won't fit directly onto a MIM guitar body. The neck pocket dimensions are different. I know from personal experience.

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duff Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 119 Thanks: 7 Thanked 7 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Japanese Strat neck question Look for a japanese '54 reissue neck. Fattest neck, V shaped, i ever played on a strat. I own one and it's a great neck, almost too big.

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