Members Jimmy25 Posted January 19, 2012 Members Share Posted January 19, 2012 Model: Fender 57' Reissue Maple Neck Strat MIJ Since 1993 I'm not so sure if these things are reissued exactly according to the original. JUST MAKING SURE... 1) Is the neck profile C/V/U Shape? 2) Is the neck radius 7.25 or how do I measure it? 3) What finish is my maple neck? 4) What finish is my strat body? 5) For my maple neck, the back part is always extremely sticky and my fingers often gets stuck while playing which is getting really annoying, after reading the first few pages of Dan Erlewine's book "Guitar Player Repair Guide". How about just simply using the "moist breath fog" method, which is to blow my warm, moist breath on the sticky area until it fogs up, then quickly wipe off the dirt using naphtha / cotton cloth WITH warm water. Then, as I got suggested from someone, get some talc pouch bag from the bowling/pool table center. And spread the powder around the maple neck as it will come through the fabric like a cloud of dust and make it smooth. Do you guys think this would be a good method? I don't really wanna use sandpaper/steel wool/lemon oil as they might damage the neck's finish, especially a "vintage" maple neck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members honeyiscool Posted January 19, 2012 Members Share Posted January 19, 2012 7.25" C profile, poly finish. If it's like any of the Japanese Strats I've played, you won't damage the finish with steel wool since it's very thick. That said, it does take the gloss off so consider that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RaVenCAD Posted January 19, 2012 Members Share Posted January 19, 2012 Model: Fender 57' Reissue Maple Neck Strat MIJ Since 1993 I'm not so sure if these things are reissued exactly according to the original.JUST MAKING SURE... 1) Is the neck profile C/V/U Shape? 2) Is the neck radius 7.25 or how do I measure it? 3) What finish is my maple neck? 4) What finish is my strat body? 5) For my maple neck, the back part is always extremely sticky and my fingers often gets stuck while playing which is getting really annoying, after reading the first few pages of Dan Erlewine's book "Guitar Player Repair Guide". How about just simply using the "moist breath fog" method, which is to blow my warm, moist breath on the sticky area until it fogs up, then quickly wipe off the dirt using naphtha / cotton cloth WITH warm water. Then, as I got suggested from someone, get some talc pouch bag from the bowling/pool table center. And spread the powder around the maple neck as it will come through the fabric like a cloud of dust and make it smooth. Do you guys think this would be a good method? I don't really wanna use sandpaper/steel wool/lemon oil as they might damage the neck's finish, especially a "vintage" maple neck. What makes you question if they're exactly the same? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hudman Posted January 19, 2012 Members Share Posted January 19, 2012 Does it have a "V" neck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Flatspotter Posted January 20, 2012 Members Share Posted January 20, 2012 7.25" C profile, poly finish.If it's like any of the Japanese Strats I've played, you won't damage the finish with steel wool since it's very thick. That said, it does take the gloss off so consider that. Poly? My 1982 '57 RI has nitro on the body and neck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jimmy25 Posted January 20, 2012 Author Members Share Posted January 20, 2012 very much appreciated for all the replies guys!I think C-shape 7.25" radius is confirmed.However, question 3 and 4 are still a mystery XDI'm confused.. half of the ppl are saying the neck and body is poly finishand another half says nitro...question 5.. was my method not very good..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Honky-Tonk Posted January 20, 2012 Members Share Posted January 20, 2012 If it's like any of the Japanese Strats I've played, you won't damage the finish with steel wool since it's very thick. That said, it does take the gloss off so consider that. if you do steel wool the neck, it will be less sticky, and after several hours of playing, it will get shiny again. if you care about playability, mod the thing. if you care about resale, put it in a case, and buy a guitar you actually like to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members honeyiscool Posted January 20, 2012 Members Share Posted January 20, 2012 Poly? My 1982 '57 RI has nitro on the body and neck.82? That can't be Japanese, can it? The Japanese '52 Strat isn't actually an RI, it's just a Strat made to somewhat '52 specs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jimmy25 Posted January 20, 2012 Author Members Share Posted January 20, 2012 my friend today said my strat's neck and body is poly,he said Nitro finish is only on american vintage reissuemine is Japanese vintage reissue...so it's all poly.. I guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DaleH Posted January 20, 2012 Members Share Posted January 20, 2012 82? That can't be Japanese, can it?The Japanese '52 Strat isn't actually an RI, it's just a Strat made to somewhat '52 specs. yes 82Japanese reissues had a wider 12th dot placement since there introduction in 1982 (relative to 12th dot spacing among 1982-1998 AVRI strats). This is a sure fire way to tell the different between a 1982 American Vintage Reissue neck and a 1982 Japanese reissue neck.http://www.fenderreissue.com/fender-stratocaster-reissue-strat-necks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Flatspotter Posted January 20, 2012 Members Share Posted January 20, 2012 82? That can't be Japanese, can it?The Japanese '52 Strat isn't actually an RI, it's just a Strat made to somewhat '52 specs. No, mine was made in Fullerton. It's the first year of the '57 RI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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