Are all Fender necks interchangeable?

Are all Fender necks interchangeable?

Senior Member. All necks are interchangeable to a point, but all neck pockets are different. DO not expect a new neck, or a different old neck, to fit perfectly.

Are guitar necks interchangeable?

When swapping out a neck, your best chances of success come with swapping out for another neck of the same scale. However, it is not a guarantee as there are other factors at work (see below). It is important to note that it is impossible to determine what scale neck is required if you just have a body.

Can you replace a Squier neck with a Fender neck?

Yup, you can swap necks, they have the same size neck pocket..

Is it worth putting a Fender neck on a Squier?

A Fender neck is more likely to fit a Squier body than a Squier neck is to fit a Fender body. In my (limited) experience, some Squier necks have very slightly wider heels.

Are Squier necks thinner than fender?

And, yes, the Squier necks are usually thinner than the ones you can get on USA or MIM Fender guitars, but Fender has produced some really thin necks, too. 90s MIJ Strats and Teles come to mind.

Can a Fender neck fit on a Squier?

A Fender neck will fit. It’s more likely that the Bullet neck was too wide. However, my experiences with other Squiers has been more mixed. A Squier Strat that I bought on eBay happened to be to Fender dimensions.

What is the neck radius of a Squier Strat?

Most current and recently produced (say since the beginning of the century) Squier models are 9.5″ radius, even the “Classic Vibe” models… However, in the 1990s some MIK models were made with 12″ radius and some of the early MIJ models from the 1980s which were close to “reissue” spec had 7.25″ radius fretboards.

Are Squire necks good?

Some of the older 90s Squier neck were actually thicker and felt nicer with a bit less lacquer. Fender necks can be of great quality but it all depends on the model you play and its specs.

How can you tell a Squier from a fender?

Squiers have a thinner body than standard Fenders (MIA and MIM). The new CV series have the normal body width so you can drop in regular size blocks if you want. String spacing is also different on the Squiers………. some of the tummy-cuts and contours are not as extreme as some of Fender offerings…….

Is Squier better than Fender now?

Another difference between Fender and Squier is where they’re made. The quality control on Fender guitars generally tends to be better than that of the Squiers. Also, if you’re going for an American made Fender, it’s going to hold its value much better than a Squier made in the Far East.