How to find the right Electric Guitar Necks AI guide

Written by an AI model from its trained knowledge.

What the AI looks for in Electric Guitar Necks

Heel width and pocket fit: Measure the neck heel width against your body pocket, and check the heel shape (Strat round vs Tele square). This is the single most common reason a replacement neck doesn't fit.
Scale and fret count: Match the scale length (25.5 inch Fender, 24.75 inch nominal Gibson) and the 21 vs 22 fret count to the body. The wrong scale puts the bridge out of position, and the extra fret on a 22-fret neck can collide with the neck pickup route.
Nut width and radius: Common nut widths are around 1.650 inch and 1.685 inch. Common radii include 7.25 inch (vintage), 9.5 inch, 12 inch or compound. These define how the neck feels and determine which nut and saddle setup you'll need.
Tuner holes and truss rod: Confirm the tuner hole diameter (vintage small vs modern 10 mm) and the truss rod access (heel vs headstock). Tuner hole size decides which tuners fit. Heel-adjust rods require removing the neck to adjust.
Licensed headstock: Fender-shaped headstocks should come from Fender or a Fender-licensed maker. Unlicensed copies may have an altered shape and often have looser quality control.
Finish state: Unfinished necks must be sealed (and fretted, slotted, or have holes drilled, as listed). Raw maple absorbs moisture and dirt and can move.

Fender: Genuine replacement necks for Fender models.
Warmoth: Fender-licensed custom necks with many profile, fret and wood options.
Allparts: Licensed replacement necks for Fender-style guitars.
Musikraft: Licensed Fender-style necks with vintage profile options.
Mighty Mite: Long-running replacement necks.

Sometimes. Pocket depth and neck angle vary, so a thin shim or pocket adjustment may be needed to reach your desired action.