Precise Strat Neck Pocket Dimensions

[dpm99]

So I know a Strat neck pocket is supposed to be 3" down the center line, and 2 3/8" wide, but it's tapered. My question is whether it should be 2 3/8" at the top of the neck pocket, or at the bottom. And if anybody just happens to know some crazy precise measurements, I'm all ears.

Thanks,

David

[Tim37]

Build the neck first then make the body fit the neck.

[dpm99]

Well, yeah. That's what I've always done. But what I really want to do is build an accurate template I can use long-term, with my own necks, Fender necks, or OEM necks.

[Tim37]

Ok got ya.

[MAGGOTBRAIN]

These pics might help?

[dpm99]

That's exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!

[MiKro]

So I know a Strat neck pocket is supposed to be 3" down the center line, and 2 3/8" wide, but it's tapered. My question is whether it should be 2 3/8" at the top of the neck pocket, or at the bottom. And if anybody just happens to know some crazy precise measurements, I'm all ears.

Thanks,

David

do you have access to something like corel draw or Adobe Illustrator? If so I'll post a dxf file that you can import. It will be scale and then print it out. Check the scale of the printing for verification as there will be scale markers on it. Here is a link to a zip file that includes an EPS, AI and dxf file

http://www.mikrovisions.com/hold/stratheel2a.zip

MK

[dpm99]

Thanks. I'm having trouble importing it into Gimp and Inkscape, but I think I have what I need anyway. I figure as long as I'm 2 3/16" at one end and taper to the nut width, it should be close enough to accomodate whatever I need.