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Old 08-01-2012, 08:44 AM
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70s Strat neck screws

I need to replace the neck screws in my Strat when I put it back together (I had to take the neck off for shipping) because they are really worn out. It's a three-point (micro-tilt) lefty, probably built in the early 80s from leftover parts.

Which type of screws do I need? Would normal Fender neck screws fit? Is it a standard type or do you have to use Fender? And what about the bolt - is it a standard item, can I buy a replacement somewhere? Fender doesn't seem to list them (all I find is the little micro-tilt screw).
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Old 08-01-2012, 09:38 AM
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Any Dealer that carries Fender Parts should have them.



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Old 08-04-2012, 07:25 PM
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I put together a Strat that was from a 70's reissue body. I found all of the Fender neck hardware on Ebay.
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Old 08-06-2012, 06:24 AM
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The part # is 001-2156-000 for the tilt disk bolt.
Regular bolts for the other two.
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Old 08-06-2012, 06:33 AM
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Thanks! I'll hopefully get the guitar (or rather, the component parts) back today, and will order the parts before putting it back together
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Old 08-07-2012, 01:12 PM
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Well, I got my Strat parts back out of the removal box undamaged. Went to the store and asked whether they had or could order some screws. Guy was very helpful, disappeared for half an hour to rummage through is workshop and then said that they could try to order some but it would take weeks, I should try other shops and see whether they had some lying around. So I'll try to make it work again with the old screws now. Otherwise, I won't have a guitar to play for the next few weeks!
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