Odin Posted August 24, 2006 Report Share Posted August 24, 2006 Does anyone know why Fender makes sooo many holes in the neck cavity on their guitars? I thought they where only to be found on Squires, but even on my 3000$ strat there are 3 holes that doesent seem to have any function at all... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrax Posted August 25, 2006 Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 Does anyone know why Fender makes sooo many holes in the neck cavity on their guitars? I thought they where only to be found on Squires, but even on my 3000$ strat there are 3 holes that doesent seem to have any function at all... most likely they are machining holes used to line up jigs, and used for painting... holding the guitar while painting. anderson has one hole that he uses, screws in a threaded brass insert, and screws a pipe with a flattend end to the guitar, upon assembly they take out the brass insert and leave a hole. dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunkielad Posted August 25, 2006 Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 Check out this link - interesting paint info and tells you exactly what the holes are for. http://www.provide.net/%7ecfh/fenderc.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odin Posted August 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 Very interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunkielad Posted August 25, 2006 Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 One with Gibson info for those interested.... http://www.provide.net/%7ecfh/gibsonc.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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