Product Overview
This 24.75-inch scale electric guitar neck is a direct replacement for Stratocaster-style bodies built to that scale. It is not a conversion neck: the fret positions, the heel and the 628 mm scale all assume a body whose bridge already sits where a 24.75-inch scale puts it, so the guitar intonates correctly from the first string change. It is the neck a repair shop reaches for when a short-scale Strat-style guitar arrives with a warped or broken neck, the part a builder plans into a 24.75-inch body from the start, and the way a player gets the slacker string tension and easier bends of a short scale without buying another guitar. If you already own, or are building, a Strat-style body cut to 24.75 inches, this electric guitar neck is the part that completes it — no adapter plate, no re-routing and no compromise on intonation, because the scale, the heel and the peg holes are standard values rather than approximations. Leveling, crowning and end-beveling are done on this maple guitar neck before it is packed, so a shop can string up and set the action instead of chasing a high fret. The bone nut is fitted and cut to a 43 mm guitar neck width, which removes one of the fiddliest jobs on a neck swap and means the neck can be judged as soon as it is on the body. The same reasoning applies to the voice — clear and defined enough to sit in a mix without being pushed, which is why the neck works as well on a repair job as it does on a fresh build.
Fretwork & Neck Feel
- Leveling: frets are pressed into the board at the positions the 628 mm scale sets, then all of them are leveled against each other, so no single fret sits proud and buzzes when you dig in.
- Crowning: the tops are hand polished and reshaped into their final crown, which keeps the contact point clean and the intonation true along the board.
- Fret end beveling: the ends are rounded and brought into line with the edge of the fretboard, so nothing stands proud of the guitar neck to catch the side of your hand during a slide.
- Edge finishing: the board edges are smoothed in the same pass, so there is no scratchy line where the maple meets the side of the neck and no drag under the fingers as you move up the register.
- Final check: every electric guitar neck is inspected after dressing — frets level and polished, ends flush to the board, and the surfaces your hand travels over left clean and even.
Material & Tone
- Roasted Canadian maple. The neck and board are both hand-selected Canadian maple, roasted before machining. Roasting drives out moisture and sugars and leaves a stiffer, more settled blank, which is why a maple guitar neck like this one tends to hold its relief through a change of season instead of wandering. - Guitar neck shapes, and the one used here. The profile is a modern C, measuring 0.82 in (21 mm) at the first fret and 0.87 in (22 mm) at the twelfth. It fills the palm without the shoulder of a deep V or the flatness of a slim D, and it is the shape most current production guitars use. Bone is dense and hard-wearing, so open strings ring clearly and the slots hold their shape under string tension. - Rosewood skunk stripe. A rosewood stripe runs down the back and a small rosewood insert sits at the headstock. It marks the truss rod channel and puts a darker line against the caramel maple. - Satin finish. Thin enough that the grain still reads under the hand. It does not go tacky the way a gloss back can after an hour on stage, and the thumb stays quick for position shifts. - What the wood does to the voice. Roasted maple keeps the clear, forward attack maple is known for and adds a slightly drier, more focused top end, so chords with gain stay separated instead of blurring into one block of sound.
Body Fit & Compatibility
- 24.75-inch bodies only. The fret slots are cut for a 628 mm scale, so the bridge on your body has to sit where that scale places it. On a 25.5-inch body the saddles run out of travel and the guitar will not intonate.
- Mind the electric guitar neck length, not just the heel or the guitar neck shapes you are used to. A conversion neck shifts the nut further from the bridge to shorten the scale on a 25.5-inch body; this one keeps the standard nut-to-saddle relationship for 24.75 inches, which is exactly why it needs a body cut for that scale.
- The electric guitar neck dimensions that decide fit. Heel width is 2.2 in (56 mm) and heel depth is 1.0 in (26 mm), the standard Strat-style pocket. Measure the pocket rather than assuming it matches.
- Peg holes are 10 mm. That suits modern tuners with 10 mm bushings. Vintage-style press-fit shafts are narrower and will need bushings or a different set, so check the shaft diameter on the tuners you plan to use.
- The nut end arrives ready. A 43 mm bone nut is fitted, so the guitar neck width at the top already matches standard 1.69 in string spacing — one less job at the bench.
- If you are unsure, send two numbers and a photo. Pocket width, pocket depth and a straight-down photo of the pocket are enough for us to tell you whether this neck is the right match before you order.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|
| Scale length | 24.75 in (628 mm) |
| Frets | 22 medium-jumbo, rust-proof nickel silver |
| Fretboard radius | 12 in (305 mm) |
| Neck and fretboard | Roasted Canadian maple |
| Neck profile | Modern C |
| Nut | Bone, 43 mm (1.69 in) |
| Heel width | 2.2 in (56 mm) |
| Heel depth | 1.0 in (26 mm) |
| Thickness at 1st fret | 0.82 in (21 mm) |
| Thickness at 12th fret | 0.87 in (22 mm) |
| Peg holes | 10 mm |
| Truss rod | Dual action |
| Finish | Satin |
| Colour | Vintage |
Setup & Truss Rod Adjustment
- Test-fit before you string up: lay the neck in the pocket and re-check the electric guitar neck dimensions you measured, because a 56 mm heel in a tight pocket is a problem better found before the strings go on.
- String it up and let it settle: fit the neck, bring it to pitch at your usual gauge and leave it a day so the wood takes the load before you judge the relief.
- Check relief at the seventh fret: capo the first fret, hold the low E down where the neck meets the body and look at the gap. A slight forward bow is normal; a back-bowed or over-bowed guitar neck is not.
- Turn the rod in small steps: the dual-action truss rod corrects both concave and convex bow, so it works in either direction. A quarter turn at a time, then re-check — the neck moves after the tool, not during.
- Intonate for the short scale: saddle positions follow the electric guitar neck length, 628 mm from nut to bridge, so set each string at the twelfth fret with a tuner instead of copying positions from a 25.5-inch guitar.
- Low action may want a light dress: wood moves in transit and with the seasons, so if you set the action very low, a light fret dress may be needed to get there. That is normal on any new neck and quick work for a tech.
Ordering & Delivery
| Item | Detail |
|---|
| Payment | Confirmed at checkout |
| Order confirmation | Emailed as soon as the order is received |
| Lead time | Confirmed when you place your order |
| Shipping | Quoted by destination |
| Tracking | Provided where your carrier offers it |
| Packing | Neck sleeved and boxed with protection sized to the neck |
| Delivery address | Checked against your order before dispatch |
| Import duties | Charged by your local customs office where applicable |
| Order changes | Confirmed by email before dispatch |
| Damaged in transit | Keep the packaging and photograph the neck before fitting |
| Returns | Handled under our published return and refund policy |
| Trade or larger orders | Quoted on quantity and destination |
Technical Support & Model Matching
Not sure whether a part will work with what you already have? Tell us what you are building or repairing, or send a few photos and measurements, and our team will help you confirm the match before you order. If something looks off after delivery, get in touch with pictures and details and we will help you find the cause and put it right. We can also walk you through fitting and first setup, step by step. Behind that is more than ten years of working experience, 100% quality control, and customer service that answers around the clock.
FAQ
Can I turn a 25.5-inch guitar into a 24.75-inch one with this neck?
No. This is a replacement neck for bodies already built to a 24.75-inch scale, not a conversion neck. The electric guitar neck length is fixed at 628 mm, so on a 25.5-inch body the saddles would sit in the wrong place and the guitar would not intonate. If you want a short scale on a standard body, a dedicated conversion neck is the part you need.
What woods and materials is it made from?
The neck and fretboard are both hand-selected Canadian maple, roasted before machining, and the back carries a rosewood skunk stripe with a small rosewood insert at the headstock. A maple guitar neck paired with a roasted board gives a clear, focused voice, and the satin finish keeps the back smooth under the hand. The nut is bone, the frets are rust-proof nickel silver, and the truss rod is dual action.
How many frets does it have, and what is the radius?
22 medium-jumbo frets on a 12-inch (305 mm) board. That radius is flatter than the vintage guitar neck shapes most players learned on, which makes wide bends and step-and-a-half bends clean without fretting out, while chords still sit comfortably under the fingers.
Is the truss rod adjustable?
Yes. It is a dual-action rod, so it corrects bow in both directions: you can take relief out of a guitar neck that has bowed forward and add it back to one that has gone convex. Adjust in small steps and re-check the relief after each one.
Does it need major modification to fit?
No routing, as long as your body's pocket matches the standard electric guitar neck dimensions: 56 mm wide, 26 mm deep, with 10 mm peg holes for the tuners. It bolts on, strings up and sets up. If your pocket falls outside those numbers, send us the measurements and we will tell you whether a different neck is the better answer.
Which tuners fit the 10 mm peg holes?
Tuners with 10 mm bushings, which covers most current production sets. Vintage-style tuners with narrower press-fit shafts will need bushings or a different set — the peg holes, not the guitar neck width, decide which tuners fit. Check the shaft diameter on the set you plan to use before ordering.
Is the fretboard rosewood or maple?
Maple. The neck and board are both roasted Canadian maple; the rosewood on this neck is the skunk stripe down the back and the insert at the headstock. Keeping the board maple gives a lighter, faster surface under the fingers and a brighter, more defined attack than a rosewood board would.
