Stefanogregori 3 Posted April 12, 2016 Hi all, Has anyone ever bought a brand new neck from Fender? I have Mexican one on order and wanted to know if it will come with holes pre-drilled? Fender customer service tell me it will but does anyone have personal experience? Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twincam 95 Posted April 12, 2016 Can't be 100% but if your buying a finished neck it's just that all holes drilled, nut and finished in whatever lacquer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stefanogregori 3 Posted April 12, 2016 [quote name='Twincam' timestamp='1460488205' post='3026230'] Can't be 100% but if your buying a finished neck it's just that all holes drilled, nut and finished in whatever lacquer. [/quote] It is a finished neck. Was hoping it wouldn't have the holes pre-drilled but can live with it if it does! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luckydog 0 Posted April 13, 2016 The only genuine Fender neck I have experience of did not come pre-drilled, and this was quite a skilled operation to get the right gauge, depth and location when making the holes. I have a fantastic story about what I found when I took the old neck off, used as packing material in the body pocket, but that's for another day ! LD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stefanogregori 3 Posted April 13, 2016 [quote name='luckydog' timestamp='1460539488' post='3026538'] The only genuine Fender neck I have experience of did not come pre-drilled, and this was quite a skilled operation to get the right gauge, depth and location when making the holes. I have a fantastic story about what I found when I took the old neck off, used as packing material in the body pocket, but that's for another day ! LD [/quote] Thankfully, it won't be me drilling the holes if required! What did you find in the pocket?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luckydog 0 Posted April 13, 2016 I'm too new to the forum ! The story will have to wait, I doubt many would believe me and I wouldn't blame them ! But I figure it was destiny that I should change the neck, maybe for you too, who knows ?! LD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stefanogregori 3 Posted April 13, 2016 [quote name='luckydog' timestamp='1460556237' post='3026779'] I'm too new to the forum ! The story will have to wait, I doubt many would believe me and I wouldn't blame them ! But I figure it was destiny that I should change the neck, maybe for you too, who knows ?! LD [/quote] I reckon you should just go for it but if not will look forward to hearing it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the boy 4 Posted April 21, 2016 [quote name='luckydog' timestamp='1460556237' post='3026779'] I'm too new to the forum ! The story will have to wait, I doubt many would believe me and I wouldn't blame them ! But I figure it was destiny that I should change the neck, maybe for you too, who knows ?! LD [/quote] Tell us what you found dude...... No one will judge you here. Honest. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites