Fender neck prices?

[1trussell]

Didn't know which section to post in, so feel free to move it if you want, admins.

I'm looking for a Strat neck for a Model series project. Assuming I can't find a decent used one, what could I expect to pay for a new one? This guy has an ebay store selling off MIM Fender necks.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...DME:L:RTQ:US:1

I'm wondering if these are decent enough or if I should spend the extra couple of bucks for a Warmoth. The only thing that worries me, is I've heard that the Warmoth necks need a little fret finishing, which I know nothing about. What do you guys think?

[Carbuff]

Re: Fender neck prices?

Those necks all have vintage frets, no? Is that what you want for your model series project? Dont model series necks have jumbo frets?

[1trussell]

Re: Fender neck prices?

I'm not too worried about the fret size. I can play pretty comfortably on most anything. My Hamers all have medium frets and I can switch between them and my Charvels with no problem. Although, I don't know if I have ever played vintage frets or not.... [img]/images/graemlins/scratchhead.gif[/img]

[Chuckracer]

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"Vintage" frets are tiny...you may not dig them.

[1trussell]

Re: Fender neck prices?

Perhaps I'll have to go to the local GC and play a couple of Strats to get an idea about the vintage frets.

What do you guys think of the price for these necks? Worth it or no?

[Shawn Lutz]

Re: Fender neck prices?

It depends on what exactly you want. I can tell you I paid a little over 200 for my 22 fret 96 or 97 USA Fender neck with maple board thats on this one
http://shawnlutz.com/P7092714.JPG

I like that neck, I sanded down the finish off the back of it and it feels nice. I want another from the same period [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

[1trussell]

Re: Fender neck prices?

If that's the case, then I'll be a little more patient and wait until the right neck comes along.

Thanks a bunch, guys.

[Drsracing]

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I hate tiny frets

[1trussell]

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Thanks for adding something worth while to this thread. [img]/images/graemlins/poke.gif[/img]

[zeegler]

Re: Fender neck prices?

I picked up a Mighty Mite maple/maple 22 fret neck for $79 brand new. I certainly wouldn't pay $145 for one just because it's a MIM Fender neck. The Mighty Mite ones are the correct headstock shape because they are licensed by Fender.

[1trussell]

Re: Fender neck prices?

Did the Mighty Mite necks need any kind of fret dressing, crowning, etc before using it? Also, I would prefer to get a neck that was predrilled if possible, but I've kept those in the back of my mind as well.

[Superfly]

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I paid JUST under that for a new Fender 21 fret replacement neck. has a Fender issued serial and everything. Also came with the holes predrilled. That is the "going rate" for a mim neck. The frets were nice and smooth, very nice neck. I was so impressed with the guy i bought a vintage trem and input jack from him to complete my project. Travis, if you want his ID pm me....

[Shawn Lutz]

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the reason I didnt like the mighty mights are the dot spacing...anything other than C/J and USA Fender dot spacing just look wrong to me. Nothing says cheap more than one dot on the east coast and one dot on the west coast.

[442w30]

Re: Fender neck prices?

Is there a bargain vendor that can get you a strathead in ebony/no dots or maple/MOP or abalone dots with jumbo frets?

Warmoth can, but for what seems like double what a MIM fender goes for.

The only thing I have not liked about the few MIM strats I have owned or touched is the skinny frets. I prefer at least mediums 'model' necks are great - but not real stratty.