How long should a neck pocket be?

Neck pocket depth calculation Now we get to the math. Let’s start with this golden “rule”: the top of the fretboard needs to be 3/8″ (~9.5mm) above the top of the body. That works out to a comfortable amount of wiggle room for string height adjustment with a low-profile bridge.

Can you replace a 22 fret neck with a 21 fret neck?

It doesn’t matter between 21 and 22. 22 fretters just have the last fret overhang so it doesn’t move the bridge or mess with scale length or intonation at all. this. except i think warmoth necks have a slightly different neck pocket designed to only fit their bodies, as they are not built to be replacement parts.

What angle should my guitar neck be?

Many experts say that the angle for a bolt-on neck should be between zero and five degrees. From my experience, this is correct in most cases. But what I find even more important is how you adjust the neck to its optimal angle. When this is done properly, your guitar will play and sound at its best.

Why are some guitar necks angled?

Less pressure means less efficient transfer of string vibration (a lot of energy is lost to sting floppiness) and that’s bad for tone. So, to keep a decently steep angle over it, the bridge is made quite tall. When the bridge is tall, the neck has to be angled backwards to allow a comfortable action.

Should I glue my guitar neck?

Is it necessary to glue a guitar nut in place? Gluing the nut is not completely necessary, the pressure of the strings and the friction between the nut and neck will hold it in place. There are pros and cons to gluing the nut in place, and if you’re going to do it then you need to use the right type and amount of glue.

How deep is a neck pocket?

5/8″
Most everyone makes neck pockets that are 5/8″ or . 625″ deep except Fender.

How deep should a neck pocket be for a guitar?

A Fender-style neck pocket such as those found on a Telecaster or Stratocaster is typically 5/8″ deep. Read on to find out why, and what to do for different types of bridges and also non-bolt-on neck types.