Did a Squier Strat SE ever have 22 frets?
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Las Palmas Norte
Squier-Axpert
There clearly is an overhang to accommodate the 22nd fret, as seen between the 2 arrows.
The distance from the nut to the 21st fret, is exactly the same on both a 21 & 22 fret neck. It has to be without exception.
21 fret neck.
22 fret
Yes, that makes sense that #21 is same distance also on an Overhang Neck. I was only questioning about a 22 Fret Flush one on many Strats. 21st Frets would not line up unless a Conversion.🙃
Las Palmas Norte
Squier-Axpert
Never seen one. I have only seen the overhang on the 22 fret necks. You can't crowd 22 frets into the space of 21 frets without notes being out of tune. If there are flush fit necks, the neck routing would have to be cut to accommodate that.
Fender Mex. and USA ones are Flush 22's? Glad I don't have a Strat! 🙃
I think only the "Modern Player" (crafted/made in China) Strats have the 22 fret necks that screw up the scale if you try to swap. Would make no sense to have different body designs for the MIM necks. Here's a MIM Player Strat neck for sale on Stratosphere - clearly has the overhang.
And @Las Palmas Norte - I have no idea why my brain didn't see the overhang in your photo. Upon a second look it is obvious. Too much caffeine perhaps.
M T Poteet
Squier-Nut
That 22nd fret seems to irritate some people.
Some say it makes it too hard to remove the pick guard.
I have stated that I use my 22nd fret (daily) more than I remove my pick guard (1986 was the last time). Some say it is just disgustingly ugly to look at.
Some say it makes it too hard to remove the pick guard.
I have stated that I use my 22nd fret (daily) more than I remove my pick guard (1986 was the last time). Some say it is just disgustingly ugly to look at.
