Custom size on a Strat neck plate

[Dave Humf]

Rebuilding a Strat bought at a Uk auction. Any ideas where I might find a non- standard size neck plate? …… know anyone who would make one?

many thanks

[Dad3353]

If you get stuck, it would be possible to plug the holes in the neck and the body, then use a standard plate, re-drilling holes appropriately. Just a thought; hope this helps. 

[ezbass]

59 minutes ago, Dad3353 said:

If you get stuck, it would be possible to plug the holes in the neck and the body, then use a standard plate, re-drilling holes appropriately. Just a thought; hope this helps. 

That was my thought too.

[Dave Humf]

1 hour ago, Dad3353 said:

If you get stuck, it would be possible to plug the holes in the neck and the body, then use a standard plate, re-drilling holes appropriately. Just a thought; hope this helps. 

Good idea, but unfortunately the neck has come from another body at some point and been filled (along with a crack) so I'm a bit loathe to try to undo it all. May end up having to get a new neck!!

[Dave Humf]

4 minutes ago, Dave Humf said:

Good idea, but unfortunately the neck has come from another body at some point and been filled (along with a crack) so I'm a bit loathe to try to undo it all. May end up having to get a new neck!!

Ugh - sorry to post such a distressing picture!

[Dad3353]

19 minutes ago, Dave Humf said:

...May end up having to get a new neck!!

 

Before going down that road, have a look at these ...

 

Amazon : Bolt-On Neck Guitar Screws and Sleeves ...

 

 

Carefully centre the drill for the inserts (start with a small (1mm..?), accurate drill bit and enlarge progressively, being careful to get the right exact depth, then screw in the inserts, with a spot of wood glue on each. Use a new, standard neck plate as a template for positioning. It might be worth filling in the neck holes just the same. Once assmbled, the neck will be stronger than ever before. Worth a shot..? 

[Dave Humf]

Hmm - very interesting…..will investigate that, thanks.