Model 3 body/neck

[Stew]

hi guys. Im thinking of doing a project and have seen a model 3 body and was wondering what neck dimensions would fit it (thinking of a strat head - Gary Moore charvel project).

Cheers guys

[Rich#6]

The neck heel is 2 1/4" so stratheads won't fit unless custom. 22frets too the rest is to your taste.

[Stew]

ahh ok. well, im after re-creating one of these:

http://www.jacksoncharvelworld.net/htsgifs/Players/miscplayer/pl3.jpg

so any info would be appreciated.

[Stew]

that said - musikraft make one that fits (2 1/4") so thats a start :-)

[Rich#6]

Are you looking for the specs that gary moore had or do you what to copy another neck you like?
I should have a neck from mojo neck week that I had made to the charvel standard pointy specs but a strathead since I like that profile. The new charvels have thicker necks.

[Stew]

If i knew the specs of gary's charvels I'd be happy!

would it be easier to go to warmouth/musikraft and get a body/neck done and then go from there? or is it possible to use a 'model' body and get the neck made custom?

[Rich#6]

If i knew the specs of gary's charvels I'd be happy!

I tried to find the specs but I couldn't I am sure someone else can help with that.
A model body is fine as long as you like basswood and are willing to wait for the neck to be done. It's going to be a lot cheaper too.
Unless Gary had the really old ones where they didn't have a compound radius fretboard I would use these specs since most say their new charvel customs have it:
1 11/16 nut, thin D, 12-16 radius. Also get qtrsawn and an oil finish unless you are getting birdseye.

[Stew]

Ok cool thanks Rich. I'll first off see how my eBay watch goes on the model 3 body. In case I dont win that one, I've noticed not all 3's come with scratchplates. Is there a particular variet of 3's that did?

[dg]

The '86 Model 3 with the Kahler fulcrum trem had the pickguard. If you want a floyd on the guitar, you'll want an '87 or '88 Model 3 (no pickguard) that came with the JT-6 trem.

[Stew]

no pickguard isnt going to assist with the Gary Moore replica.

[Rich#6]

You can probably put the guard on top . I have a ibanez body that someone did that too.

[metalchurch79]

You can use a 2-3/16" standard neck heel on your Model 3 body which has a 2-1/4" heel as stated. The neck pocket is wider, so you'd have to shim the sides by glueing in thin strips of wood and then finish sanding to provide a firm fit.
Don't let that deter you from buying the body, or by only using a Charvel neck or a custom neck.

edit: I remember glueing in thin strips of business cards on the sides of the neck pocket instead of wood strips. Anything to take the out the slack is ok in my opinion.

[Dreamland_Rebel]

i've got a model 3a body that i put a musikraft neck on and its my new main player. just make sure you get the heel with of 2 1/4.

[Stew]

that looks nice. Just watching my many eBay items now, but they still have a day to go. Im so impatient.

That said - I have this rather splendid clip to keep me focused on my project

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFUW621lgXY

Simply amazing. And to think - he sold that for charity for a measily 500 odd GBP. Did no-one tell him I'm a charity!!!

[Stew]

and also - does that mean if I get a body that has the posts drilled for a kahler a floyd or JT580 or JT-6 wont fit it? <- sorry if thats a dumbass question.