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And to confuse the issue even more, if we take 2 3/16" as the size of the neck pocket, then necks from WD, Allparts and Warmoth plus many more will not fit as they need a 56mm, 56.1mm or 56.6mm neck pocket.
It also seems Warmoth are not too sure of how wide there neck heels are. They say they are 2 3/16" but then in brackets they put 56mm, no wonder nobody knows what size the neck pocket should be. It could be the 56mm in brackets is the size of the neck pocket the neck needs, who knows.
http://www.warmoth.com/Guitar/Necks/Strat_WarmothPro.aspx
https://www.wdmusic.co.uk/necks-c60/strat-necks-c180/wd-music-strat-vintage-neck-maple-clear-gloss-finish-p3118
I'm not taking sides, I'm just pointing out why there can be so many differences of opinion. You can Google this information and find fender plans and third-party plans that will confirm either side of the argument, be it 2 3/16" or 56mm or more.
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No, I haven't got anything bolted together yet, I've decided if I rush things before I'm ready I'll make a hash of it so I'm going to take my time.
I have ordered an acrylic neck pocket template which arrived this morning, test fitted the heel of the neck and it's a snug fit, but it fits - there is a tiny amount of interference so I can work with that.
The other problem I have with this body (not really a problem, though) is that it isn't pre-drilled for the trem, which I'm quite glad about as most of them come drilled for a Fender vintage style trem and I'm fitting a Schaller vintage trem which despite it's name has modern two post mounting and at Floyd Rose dimensions to boot.
So, with no reference to know where to drill the trem and a neck pocket too tight what do I do first, fit the neck and hope it's aligned properly so I can then use that as a reference to fit the trem? Not my preferred method if I'm honest. I'd much rather fit the trem first so I can lightly clamp the neck in place and use the two e-strings as a reference to know that the neck is aligned properly and know where to drill the neck screws.
The other small issue that I have is that the acrylic template I have is a bit too thin for my router. I can't really use it with a bearing template cutter without making the neck pocket waaaaaaaay too deep.
So, all things added up I am going to use the neck pocket template to make two separate templates from 9mm MDF, sandwiched together they will provide the router with enough clearance to allow the template cutter to trace the profile at the right depth... simples!
I have also transposed (if that's the right word) the trem fitment onto one piece of MDF in relation to the neck. Once I've finished modifying the neck pocket I can test fit the neck and double check my measurements to make sure I'm fitting the trem so it will intonate properly.
https://imgur.com/gallery/KrdQ2bV
Again, I'll be taking it slowly, measuring twice (umpteen times, more like) and cutting once. But once I have the templates measured and aligned properly over the body it should make getting it right much easier and accurate than guestimation and good luck.
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Its nice to have it confirmed as a good idea by somebody with oodles more experience than me though, so a very useful comment all the same.
Cheers bud
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