American Original '50s Stratocaster Replacement Neck - Maple Fingerboard Review

Amazing Neck

I've bought several necks from other licensed dealers but this one fits the bill for me. I like a chunky neck and this is just perfect. Only modification I did was to take some light 400-600 grit sandpaper and take down some of the gloss on the back side. Other than that I found this neck super enjoyable. Only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because of the price. You can custom… read more make a licensed neck similar to this at a quarter of the cost. But price aside I would say it's a 5 star neck.

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Great feeling guitar neck

Finally... an actual soft V that is period correct unlike those that are on the Roadworn Series and Classic Player strats. I mean those necks are O.K... and somewhat period correct (albeit they are awfully small) but this neck is great. If you like a smaller neck then this neck is not for you. On the other if you like the feel of a neck that fits just right in your large hands then… read more this neck is for you. The other nice thing about this neck is that even though it's period correct, it didn't stop Fender from bumping the radius up (9.5) for faster lead lines and zero fret out. Good job FENDER on this neck and on the American Original 50's and 60's Stratocasters. Lastly, I would love to see all of these necks and Stratocasters made in Mexico at a more affordable price point. I mean…$... for just the neck... YIKES... it is IMHO, way to high for most people (at least it is for me, a working musician) to afford. Still, all in all I have to say...it is a "GREAT NECK" and a great series of guitars.

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