04/01/2026
This is a custom electric build that we are retrofitting a Fender style neck for. This is a process that has more to it than simply routing the neck pocket.
The geometry of the instrument requires measurements for the scale length, side to side, and neck angle. All of this must be determined before rerouting and fitting a neck.
The side to side is measuring until the neck is equal on either side from the center of the bridge. This is to ensure that strings are not too close to the side of the fretboard, so the strings do not fall off of the neck while playing.
The scale length is measured from the nut of the guitar to the 12th fret, and then doubling the measurement to the bridge. Based on the scale length measured from the nut, it can be determined how far from the bridge the 12th fret needs to be. When installing a neck, the depth of the neck pocket will affect the scale length. It must be precisely measured to ensure the guitar will intonate properly when setup. This is a process of measuring 10 times and cutting once.
The neck angle is the ever so slight backwards tilt of the neck. This is to ensure the guitar has an adequate range of action. This is measured by using a straight edge from over the bridge and accounting for the desired action of the guitar.
Once all of these measurements are perfect and checked numerous times, a routing temple is created for the guitar. After that the neck pocket is routed and the neck is screwed into place.
