Drak Posted June 22, 2006 Report Share Posted June 22, 2006 Hey All. I could use a little help. I made my Strat template from an old Ovation strat body I've had lying about for many years. I based the bottom of my centerline on the strap button placement, but after comparing that template with my Tele template, I noticed a difference. At the widest point (about 12" down from the top of the neck pocket), I get about 6 1/4" on one side, and 6 1/2" on the other. Now, there's nothing saying that the centerline HAS to cut perfectly center thru the body, after all, a Strat is not a perfectly symmetrical body shape, but it got me to wondering what you all out there get when you measure your templates, I have a feeling that the strap button may have been a little off center, and may not have been politically correct for a centerline placement. I'm wondering if I should move it over a notch until I'm getting roughly 6 3/8" on either side. Let me know what your getting from your templates at 12" down from top. I thank you, and W.O.D. does NOT thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southpa Posted June 22, 2006 Report Share Posted June 22, 2006 I have a feeling that the strap button may have been a little off center, and may not have been politically correct for a centerline placement. Well, I got no strat templates handy but if it will ease your mind... I laid a straightedge at the center of the neck and between 3rd and 4th bridge saddle on my '88 US made strat. The straightedge continued right to the center of the rear strap button. Its definitely on the centerline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ooten2 Posted June 22, 2006 Report Share Posted June 22, 2006 Drak, I have a '96 Japanese Fender Strat. The centerline is at 6 3/8" from each side at the widest part, 12 inches down. Easy to see too, because it's a bookmatched flame top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickguard Posted June 22, 2006 Report Share Posted June 22, 2006 Drak, I suggest you pick up the book: "Understanding Your Center Line," by Nelson P. Dillwaddle. Then you wouldn't be asking these questions. Anyway, is this an Applause strat? I had one of those for a while and I'm pretty sure the strap button was off-center on that one too, just very slightly. The strap button on my Stagg Telecaster body is off by about 5 mm-- the same might be true for the body (Johnson tele) I used for the Bocaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Darrell Posted June 24, 2006 Report Share Posted June 24, 2006 Drak, I have a meaurement of 6 5/16" from the control knob side and 6 5/8" from the arm relief side to center. These dimensions are for a factory blueprint of the '62 vintage reissue. From a book on titled The Fender Stratocaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erikbojerik Posted June 24, 2006 Report Share Posted June 24, 2006 My 70s Strat template from Ronny is 6-3/8". My 90s MIM Strat is 6-3/8". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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