The Allparts SMVF - C replacement neck for Stratocaster® is officially licensed by Fender® and crafted to top - notch quality standards in Japan. Its C - shape profile lets your hand move smoothly up and down the neck. With a flatter 10' radiused fretboard, you can do wild string bending and play fast with ease. It features an 'aged satin' poly - finish, giving your guitar the well - loved look and feel of a well - played instrument. Each neck has hand - done wear patterns, so every one is unique. Features include: a 25.5' scale length, a C - shaped neck profile, 21 tall frets (.079' x.055'), 1 - piece maple wood, a thin polyurethane finish with vintage tint, a 10' fretboard radius, black fretboard and side marker dots, a 1 - 5/8' nut width, a 2 - 3/16' heel width, a round heel shape, vintage 2 - step tuning peg holes, 0.34' (8.5mm) bushing - hole diameter, 0.25' (6.5mm) post - hole diameter, truss rod adjustment at the heel, 0.85' neck thickness at the first fret, and 0.95' at the twelfth fret.
Using this Allparts SMVF - C replacement neck is easy. Just install it on your Stratocaster following the standard guitar neck installation process. When you play, enjoy the smooth C - shape profile that makes it easy to move your hand. For those cool string bends, the 10' radiused fretboard gives you a great range. As for maintenance, keep your guitar in a stable environment. Avoid extreme temperatures and humidity as they can damage the wood. Clean the fretboard and the neck regularly with a soft cloth. If you need to adjust the truss rod, do it gently at the heel. And always be careful when handling the guitar to prevent any scratches on the 'aged satin' finish.
