21 vs. 22 Frets
Fender's® original Strat® and Tele® necks had 21 frets, while Gibson® necks had 22. In order to bring this extra range to Fender®-style models, we created replacement necks with a 22nd fret on a short fretboard extension. Standard 22 Fret
Fretboard extends 1/4" beyond neck heel.
A 1/8"(3mm) space between the fretboard overhang and the top of the body leaves enough room for a standard thickness pickguard.
Switching from a 21 to 22 fret neck usua...
Fretboards are curved across their width to accommodate the natural shape of fingers in playing position. Some are curved a great deal, while others feel almost flat. The amount of a fretboard's curvature is referred to as its radius. Fretboards with a small radius are more curved, while those with a large radius are more flat. The measurement is arrived at by extending the arc of the fretboard to form an imaginary circle around the neck. The radius of this circle is the fretboard's radius. ...
Tremolo Bridge Routs
6-Hole Vintage Tremolo This rout fits the 6-Hole Vintage Tremolo unit. Shop 6-Hole Vintage Tremolos View Bridge Rout Diagram Mounting screw span is 2.2" (55.9mm) Mounting screw hole diameter: 1/8" (3mm). Gotoh 510 Tremolo This rout fits the Gotoh 510-TS-FE1 Tremolo unit. Shop Gotoh 510 Tremolos View Bridge Rout Diagram This rout also fits the Wilkinson 1302P tremolo, but you must use t...
