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Re: Better strat heel joint . . .
Originally posted by AlexR View PostIf you were able to, it would be possible to carve the whole area on an angle so there was less bulk. This would most likely enable the plate to be reused, though you'd have to shorten 1 screw at the very least.
You can off the corner, like elite strats I think. This too would allow the use of the plate and all of the screws at full length. Of course you'd need to go at the plate with a grinder to match the curve and possibly redrill 1 hole. This might be also a case for some dwelling action too.
Strats, tales and Les Paul's suffer from the 'vintage' issue. Most purchasers are wanting a fully vintage like guitar irrespective of budget. So from the cheapest lines if you were to replace the old style interface there would be outrage. I think the Gibson access joint models have been slightly extended in range of late.
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Originally posted by kramersteen View PostMake a plywood template and use a bowl/tray template router bit to make the transition.
Something like this, Take the amount you lowered the cavity off the bottom of the screws.
Router bit like this but obviously not these cheap one.
https://www.ebay.com.au/i/2235839989...r=522327631349
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Originally posted by Nagisa View PostTobacco burst strat
Sorry I like your autumn blaze but I'm a wood grain guy But anyways your input the other week helped me to choose the strat, so thank you.
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I know there are better heel joints guys. My exit 22 has one (although mine's a righty, not a lefty like this image):
Was more wondering if anyone has ever shaved down the existing heel of a strat with any success.Join me in the fight against muscular atrophy!
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Originally posted by GuitarStv View PostI know there are better heel joints guys. My exit 22 has one (although mine's a righty, not a lefty like this image):
Was more wondering if anyone has ever shaved down the existing heel of a strat with any success.
The heel in this pic looks very comfy.
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All of the designs which have been shown as better neck joints are possible........That's the point here.
And sure as hell, all have of them will have been successfully done by somebody at some point in time.
It's just up to you as to which one you try
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That bolt on looks a lot better. Fender's traditional style is outdated and just plain lazy at this point.Administrator of the SDUGF
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