the neck on my strat has snapped from the body,the 4 screws that held it in place have just slightly splintered on the neck. it is a clean break that looks as though it could just be screwed back on. is it as simple as that or would i need to take it to be repaired professionally? it is a japanese vintage model 1980-81.
thankyou.

lee dolan, October 2007

Frank's answer is good. If no go, try some fatter screws. I must say how dismayed I was when I got my first genuine USA Strat. The neck to body connection is incredibly primitive...makes you wonder what your paying for...oh hum.

Arthur, February 2008

thanks frank, ill try it simple enough obviously better than wood filler. cheers

lee dolan, October 2007

Hi lee,
What iv'e done before get a few tooth pick's ( wood ) push them into the holes where the screws were then trim them with a knife screw the neck back on hey presto.

Cheers Frank.

Frank Mc Grory, October 2007