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Old 12-26-2008, 07:21 PM
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Need suggestions for a Strat replacement neck.

Really would like to keep the price below $100. Are the Mighty Mite ones decent? Would a used MIM Strat neck be a good option?
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Old 12-26-2008, 07:24 PM
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I used a few Mighty Might necks on some project guitars and they were OK for the money. They both needed a bit of extra help as far as cleaning up the fret ends but they both worked and played fine. I'd think for a few bucks more you could find a Warmoth neck.
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Old 12-26-2008, 11:05 PM
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I'd suggest Allparts for cheaper replacements. Though they run about $115 unfinished.
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Old 12-27-2008, 10:40 AM
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I have an Fender MIM maple/rosewood neck with nut, tree & tuners for $125 shipped.
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Old 12-27-2008, 11:32 AM
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Whichever you choose, a pro fret dressing will make it right. The idea of "top shelf fret work out of the box" is pretty much a dream unless you're talking a one-man shop type arrangement. Most of the big suppliers will provide you a decent, playable neck, but the money spent on a pro fret dressing is usually the smartest money!
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Old 12-27-2008, 01:10 PM
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I have an Fender MIM maple/rosewood neck with nut, tree & tuners for $125 shipped.
Now ya tell me. LOL

I just went ahead and picked up a Mghty Mite with a compound radius last night. This seller claims to inspect them before shipping and files down any rough fret ends if there are any.
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