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Post subject: 1989 Made in Japan Nut information
Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2019 3:28 pm
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Hi To All,
I have a Fender 1988 made in Japan regular Strat with 3 single coil pickups (according to the S/N that starts with H) that has a broken nut that needs to be replace. I have the nut files but I do not have a radius gage. Would anyone happen to know what the radius of the neck for this guitar and also if the nut is curved to match the radius or flat? I don't want to order the wrong one. Thanks in advance for the help! dad roadie


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Post subject: Re: 1989 Made in Japan Nut information
Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2019 4:46 pm
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Radius are 7,25 or 9,5
Cut a piece of paper with a 7,25 and 9.5 radius and put it on fingerboard to check. You'll see. :lol:


Google Japan 1988 stratocaster neck radius

Look to be 7.25


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Post subject: Re: 1989 Made in Japan Nut information
Posted: Thu Mar 07, 2019 12:54 am
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That 7.25" is a good guess.
But to be absolutely sure, one would need to know the exact model. There may be a stamp in the neck pocket/heel; or sometimes the forum can ID a model from pics.

I'll throw in another guess on the original nut bottom: curved, no tab in the middle. But that, again, is not 100% certain... :wink:

Anyways. I'd order a flat bottom nut and radius it myself, if needed. (Flattening the slot bottom in the neck is another way...)


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Post subject: Re: 1989 Made in Japan Nut information
Posted: Thu Mar 07, 2019 5:43 am
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How to replace the nut on your Strtocaster



https://www.stewmac.com/How-To/Trade_Se ... C_20190307


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Post subject: Re: 1989 Made in Japan Nut information
Posted: Thu Mar 07, 2019 9:22 am
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Thanks to everyone that replied. The Stew Mac video was really helpful. To play it safe would I be better to order a flat replacement nut and then put the radius on it like they did on the video? I'm a little nervous about removing the neck but I can post some photos if needed. Is there a particular shot that would help . Does anyone have experience removing the nuts from this vintage of Japanese Strats1988-1989 as far as the if the nuts have a lot of glue and are tough to remove? It appears that the nut is made of bone or a material like it. I was planning on using the Fender bone nuts to replace. Any other suggestions would be appreciated. Reguards


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Post subject: Re: 1989 Made in Japan Nut information
Posted: Thu Mar 07, 2019 11:17 am
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Removing the neck from the body is easy, I do often. Just few screws.
Nut is ( little ?) more difficult.

https://forums.fender.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=86698
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Fender offers a few different radii and bottom shapes. In most cases, Fenders made in the US and Mexico have nut slots with curved bottoms. They match the radius of the fretboard, varying from 7.25" to 12". Vintage and reissue models are typically 7.25", while the American Standards are 9.5".

Many Fenders made overseas have flat-bottom nuts, as do many of the Fender clones out there.

On this reissue Jaguar, I know what the nut slot shape is. Our 6001-VS nut is the one that fits it. If you’re unsure of your fretboard radius, it would be a good idea to take your guitar to a local repair shop find out. (You should expect to pay a bench fee for this service.) You could also buy your own set of understring radius gauges for this; they’d be useful any time you’re setting up an instrument.

https://www.stewmac.com/How-To/Online_R ... uitar.html

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Post subject: Re: 1989 Made in Japan Nut information
Posted: Thu Mar 07, 2019 11:21 am
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How to fit a pre shaped guit nut;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BgrIuHI2Xk

Strat nut removal. Very simple;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdaHUtQC3pw


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