What Are the Different NEck Thicknesses For Each Model?

[DTrane]

the affinity series have the thinnest body and neck right? I actually like the thin alder body of the affinitys but aftermarket tremblocks sticking out kinda sux.

How about Bullets? Do they have a thicker body? How about the necks? Ive stayed away from them cuz they dont have the 70;s style headstock

 

[Kid Klash]

Here are the body thickness measurements that I took from some of my Strats :

1975 MIA Fender Strat - 1.77"
1995 MIM Fender Strat - 1.855"
1999 Squier Standard Strat - 1.78"
2000 Squier Affinity Strat - 1.625"
2008 Squier Bullet Strat - 1.70"
2010 Squier Bullet HH Tele - 1.625"

I'm sure the thickness varies a bit from guitar to guitar, but these are some ballpark thickness for your reference.

As far as neck thicknesses go, they tend to vary quite a bit too. If you're thinking about neck width, many of the common Standard, Affinity and Bullet Squier necks went to the current "narrow" width in 2000, excluding the fancier models.

 

[DTrane]

i likethe feel of the thinner necks but people say the thicker ones sound better

 

[DTrane]

what Im really looking for is a maple fb neck with 70's style headstock. The maple fretboards seem to be rare

 

[fenderfreak]

My 00 Standard and Affinity both have the 42mm nut...

DTrane, my 00 Standard has a maple board, 70's headstock. Not too hard to find, just be persistent.

 

[DTrane]

thanx for the measurements KK

 

[DTrane]

am I crazy? I think the maple fretboards sound better. Most people say there isnt a difference.

 

[hunter rose IV]

maple is definately punchier than rosewood...and brighter too,i find that if i'm playing srv style blues,i'll want a rosewood fretboard so it's a bit warmer.

but of course it's all about what people hear individually...

thom

 

[DTrane]

thats funny, I find rosewood to be punchyier and maple to be more even loudness throughout the frets, more balanced