Where can I obtain a replacement 3 bolt "micro tilt" neck for a G&L Legacy Stratocaster ?

[Buttcrust]

the neck on this thing has seen better days...truss rod is cranked and the neck is bowed. Makes a fine slide guitar. That's about it...thanks

[DaleH]

Has it got a double action truss rod? Or if you can get the truss rod nut off and put a small washer on under it , it could give you a little more pull.

 

Only thing I can think other than that is contact g&l to see if they will replace the neck.

[wankdeplank]

I'll tell you if you can tell me where to get an original trem arm and truss rod key for a 96 Hamer Mirage II. Definitely one of the pitfalls of buying used.

[Buttcrust]

I know nothing about Hamer or double action truss rods. The adjustment head "nut" snapped off from trying to torque it tighter...fml olo

G&L told me to send them an Email with a pic, and they could make another neck...Didn't get a quote yet. I feel worthless...nothing unusual...

I'd like to help with your trem arm. That G&L cost me 27 bucks...lol. It also needs a trem arm too. I think it might be worth fixing, even obtaining a new neck...all the electronics work, tuning keys are good...just the truss rod is f'd, and the neck is bowed, quite a bit actually. Go to the hardware store and find an Allen hex wrench that fits. I have about 50 of the things, from tiny to big (kid was a machinist and got them from his workplace "tool crib" attendant...)

[wankdeplank]

No sweat brother just messin witcha. I use a PRS trem arm which is almost perfect and a ratchet on my truss rod adjustment.

 

Looks like another used steal on your part. Now that Fretsy's gone, I guess you get the crown for best bargain finder around here. Good luck finding a neck. Seems like Ebay should have one cheaper than the company does.

[DeepEnd]

There are a couple of G&L necks on eBay, one for $139 OBO, the other currently at $51. It couldn't hurt to inquire:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/G-L-Stratocaster-S-500-Tribute-series-neck-with-tuners-/121563813175?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c4dc49537

http://www.ebay.com/itm/G-L-Tribute-ASAT-Classic-Maple-Guitar-Neck-Rosewood-Fingerboard-Mint-/381148115154?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item58be32b0d2

A third is left handed for $100 OBO but you might be able to use it: http://www.ebay.com/itm/G-L-Tribure-Neck-Left-handed-/301524761080?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item463446b9f8

[Freeman Keller]

I'm not familiar with G&L but if its a fairly standard clone of a Stratocaster then any of the replacement Fender necks should work. StewMac sells one that is not drilled for the mounting bolts that has a 2-3/16 wide, 3" long and 5/8 deep tenon (25.5 scale). Its fretted and the headstock is drilled but not shaped - you make it look like whatever you want. Use the old neck or backing plate as a template when drilling. I'm sure there are others like it.

[DeepEnd]

The descriptions of some of the G&L necks I've seen say they won't fit a Fender Strat. Frankly, I'd be inclined to doubt it but it's also a risk. If a generic Strat neck will indeed fit, you can buy them shaped, fretted, and finished all day long on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_nr_n_2?fst=as%3Aoff&rh=n%3A11968541%2Ck%3Astrat+neck&keywords=strat+neck&ie=UTF8&qid=1423704110&rnid=2941120011.

[Buttcrust]

thanks

[Freeman Keller]

The descriptions of some of the G&L necks I've seen say they won't fit a Fender Strat. Frankly' date=' I'd be inclined to doubt it but it's also a risk. If a generic Strat neck will indeed fit, you can buy them shaped, fretted, and finished all day long on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_nr_n_2?fst=as%3Aoff&rh=n%3A11968541%2Ck%3Astrat+neck&keywords=strat+neck&ie=UTF8&qid=1423704110&rnid=2941120011.[/quote']

 

The reason for that might be that (most) fender necks are four bolt - you would need to either find a three holer, one with no holes (like the StewMac) or fill the holes and redrill. Measure what you got and compare with what you are buying...

[GilmourD]

Musikraft.

 

http://musikraft.com/product-info.php?pid196.html

 

The heel dimensions of a Fender neck are completely different from a G&L neck so they're not really interchangable. The heel goes all the way to the end on a G&L neck while a Fender neck with 22 frets has an overhang for that 22nd fret.

[DeepEnd]

The reason for that might be that (most) fender necks are four bolt - you would need to either find a three holer, one with no holes (like the StewMac) or fill the holes and redrill....

 

. . . The heel dimensions of a Fender neck are completely different from a G&L neck so they're not really interchangable. The heel goes all the way to the end on a G&L neck while a Fender neck with 22 frets has an overhang for that 22nd fret.

In that case, the lefty neck I found on eBay at $100 OBO is undrilled: http://www.ebay.com/itm/G-L-Tribure-...item463446b9f8. Might be worth your time to contact the seller. I do note it's for a Tribute, not a Legacy. No idea if that makes a difference.