Musikraft Custom Hendrix Maple Cap Neck Unboxing and Install

I copied most of the specs from my vintage 1964 neck. I go over the drop-down menu choices on the Musikraft website which I have listed below. Then, I show you how to install it and some of the tools that made the installation a breeze. The craftsmanship of Musikraft is impeccable. The headstock shape is vintage correct. I will post a video of me playing it soon. The vintage size Fender frets are nice and not difficult to play at all. I wanted to experience (no pun intended) what Jimi experienced when he was playing his Strats with the smaller frets. I think they are nice because they don't feel like railroad ties when you are sliding up and down the neck. Surprisingly, bending strings is not that difficult and the slick roasted maple fingerboard definitely helps.

CBS® Neck Custom Build
Guitar Neck Build:
Qty: 1, Price: $215.00
Construction Type:
2 Piece Constructed
Orientation:
Reverse for Right Handed Players
Scale Length:
25.5" Standard Fender
Number of Frets:
21
Nut Width:
1.650" (41.9mm)
Nut Slot Style:
1/8" Nut Slot (Standard Fender)
Heel Width and Type:
2-3/16" (55.55mm) Rounded Strat
Truss Rod Type:
Single Acting w/ Vintage Nut adjust @ Heel
59 Truss Option:
Standard Positioning
Shaft Wood:
Roasted Rock Maple ($80.00)
Fingerboard Wood:
Flat Sawn Rock Maple
Fingerboard Style:
Veneer (Vintage Fender) 21 Fret Only ($40.00)
Fingerboard Radius:
Compound 7-1/4" to 9-1/2" ($40.00)
Fingerboard Edge Style:
Semi Rolled Fingerboard Edges
Tuner Hole Size:
11/32" (Standard Kluson)
Top Inlay Type:
1/4 Dots (Imitation Clay)-changed later to black
Side Markers:
Imitation Clay 2mm-changed later to black
Side Dot Location:
50/50 Split (Veneer Style Finger Board Only)
12th Dot Spacing:
Wide (Vintage Style Pre 1964)
Fret Size and Type:
7230 Stainless (Vintage Small) ($60.00)
Skunk Stripe Option 2pc:
None
Back Profile Shape and Size:
AYS 84 97 (SRV)
Binding:
NONE
Tuner Install:
NONE
Nut Installation:
Install Slotted Bone Nut ($75.00)
Finish:
Oil (Same Oil Fender Uses) ($60.00)
Fingerboard Finish:
2 pc Maple - Finish entire neck as selected in "FINISH" Category
Neck Mounting Holes:
Drill Neck Mounting Holes Standard Fender Pattern
Graphite Reinforcing Rods:
None
Administrative Up-Charges:
None
Order Change Acknowledgement:
I have read the order change policy
Delivery Confirmation:
No Signature required upon delivery
Comments:
Please use new extended CBS headstock as per Scott Smith. Thank you.
Total:
$570.00

Lots of choices and is the reason I was always reluctant to make the purchase so I hope this helps you hone in on your dream neck. You will be very satisfied with Musikraft's quality craftsmanship.

00:00-10:29 - First impressions, specifications and reasons for picking them
10:29-12:18 - CBS headstock shape and size comparison
12:18-12:40 - Type of finish and warranty
12:40-13:23 - Too many choices and not sure why the fingerboard is roasted maple
13:23-13:40 - Fret size and material
13:40-13:53 - Bone nut
13:53-15:05 - Why I wanted the extended headstock, string tree placement, and the perfect cigarette holder
15:05-17:38 - AYS (SRV) neck profile
17:38-22:13 - Installation, tips, tools, and tricks
22:13-26:10 - Using the drill guide to drill the right depth of hole so you don't drill through anything and at 90 degrees to the surface
26:10-28:12 - screwing on the neck
28:12-30:55 - Strung up and play tested, no string tree or Fender decal yet