Set up after removing the neck..help please :-)

[TVE]

Hi,

I have recently removed the neck on my 75 Fender Strat and I have never adjusted any setup before. What should I be doing?

Cheers
Tania

[jemaholic]

Well, that could be tricky...why did you take it off if you don't know what your doing?
I'm sure you can find websites that can help.

[TVE]

Because I needed to check what year she was.. dont worry i didnt do it just for something to do.

[Tom Gilroy]

When you put the neck back on always make sure that you don't over tighten te screws. I know you won't but its just a warning.

[damo7v]

those 70's strats are built like weapons. unless you changed your set-up in removing the neck, i would think you'd just put it back together and let it settle a little while once it's strung up to tension again.

if not, have a read through this:

fender's set-up guide for strats

all the best.

[jemaholic]

Really not a big deal unless you've got the micro-tilt neck...just sounded wierd the way you worded the question....like oops, now what have I gotten myself into?....

[TVE]

Thanx everyone.

Tom, havent adjusted the screws too tight, just tight enough not to be loose.

Jemoholic..cheers, can appreciated how this may have been read :-) LOL

damo7v, know what you mean by letting it settle down was tension tightened...she was going out of tune for a short while :-)

Yes I do have a micro tilt neck,

Cheers
Tania

[red5]

Originally Posted by jemaholic

Really not a big deal unless you've got the micro-tilt neck...just sounded wierd the way you worded the question....like oops, now what have I gotten myself into?....

I have a microtilt neck on my G&L and I never use the feature. If I do, I have to raise the action....

[jemaholic]

Originally Posted by red5

I have a microtilt neck on my G&L and I never use the feature. If I do, I have to raise the action....

If you ever do - - just make sure you loosen the neck bolts prior to adjusting the micro-tilt, or else you can mess it up....

[red5]

Originally Posted by jemaholic

If you ever do - - just make sure you loosen the neck bolts prior to adjusting the micro-tilt, or else you can mess it up....

Yeah, I'm not a setup noob

I tried using it, and I might be using it a wee bit (I forget) but i found the neck was tilted right anyway!