Fender neck pocket size

[Steve Browning]

Hi collective

 

Should a non-Fender (but regular-sized) neck (Nash) fit into a standard MIM/US neck pocket without issue? The body has a neck pocket that is the regulation 2.5 inches wide but is 3.5" long, the standard (as far as I can find out, is 3.8785) I can attach it, with the screw holes being in a different place, but does that affect the scale length etc? Would it work ok?

 

It would be great if it'll work ok. I'm no woodworker!

[hooky_lowdown]

The scale length would be fine, the saddles may need adjusting, forward or backwards a little, that's what they're there to do.

[neepheid]

Agreed, if it's a regulation 20 fret, 34" scale neck with a Fenderesque neck pocket/heel size then it ought to be OK within the adjustment range of the bridge without having to relocate the bridge.