Kevan Posted February 2, 2005 Report Share Posted February 2, 2005 Hey all! I've got a new project in the works, but I can't get started on it until I get some dimensions. Unfortunately, my only Strat neck plate is in Texas and won't be back for a couple of weeks, so I'm here to ask for a hand... Can some one post the exact dimesions (millimeters or inches) of a regular Strat neck plate? The measurements I need are: - Length - Width - Thickness - Hole spacing (edge-to-center) - Hole diameter If anyone can score me those, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crafty Posted February 2, 2005 Report Share Posted February 2, 2005 (edited) Sorry, I can't find my metric rule, but here's the measurements off my MIM Strat: L- 2.5 in. W- 2 in. T- 3/32 in. HS- 1-3/8 in. vertical or 1-7/8 in. horizontal (edge of hole to center of next hole) 1-1/2 in. vertical or 2 in. horizontal (center to center) HD- 5/16 in. (not accounting for countersink, actual inside diameter is probably less) Amazingly, the measurements were spot on for the English system. Hope this helps. Edited February 2, 2005 by crafty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevan Posted February 2, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2005 Crafty- thanks man! Regarding the hole spacing: Are the 4 holes on 7/16" corners? As in, they are each (approx.) 7/16" from the center of the hole to the nearest edge of the plate? EDIT- Oops...make that 3/8" corners instead of 7/16". Sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southpa Posted February 2, 2005 Report Share Posted February 2, 2005 (edited) The plate on my 88 Am. Std. strat is same length and width but 1/8" thick. Hole spacing (center to center) is 1.5" across and 2" length. All mounting holes (1/4" dia.) are 1/4" from hole center to edges of plate. Microtilt hole (3/16" dia.) is on centerline 1/4" from hole center to bottom edge of plate. Edited February 2, 2005 by Southpa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevan Posted February 2, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2005 EXCELLENT! Thanks you guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crafty Posted February 2, 2005 Report Share Posted February 2, 2005 Yeah, approximately 1/4, just like Southpa's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javacody Posted February 2, 2005 Report Share Posted February 2, 2005 Just wanted to point out that thickness is up to you. The American Strat plate is probably as thin as you wan to go. conversely, on my Callaham supplied plate, I suspect it is between 3/8 and 1/4. I'll measure tonight when I get home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erikbojerik Posted February 2, 2005 Report Share Posted February 2, 2005 1/4" thickness???!!!! Intuition tells me that's gotta be too thick. No way its 3/8". I'll bet its 3/16". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southpa Posted February 2, 2005 Report Share Posted February 2, 2005 All of the dimensions I supplied are exact, no approximates about it, . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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