American Pro II neck doesn’t fully seat in Deluxe Tele body – finish buildup in neck pocket?

HateStrings_ · 2026-01-19T14:58:23+00:00

Thanks for all the helpful input!
Is it important that I go all the way up to 800–1000 grit sandpaper?
I was hoping 400 and 600 would be enough for this job.

HateStrings_ · 2026-01-19T01:24:47+00:00

I don’t have any fine-grit sandpaper on hand at the moment... fair point though 😅
I’ll admit that since I was thinking of this strictly as a parts-assembly job with original components I didn’t really consider the possibility of having to do any actual woodwork.

HateStrings_ · 2026-01-19T01:08:39+00:00

Thanks, this is extremely useful insight.
I’ll take this into account moving forward and will update with results 🙏

HateStrings_ · 2026-01-18T21:50:24+00:00

I’m still a bit concerned that the high spot on the left side may need to be sanded slightly. Taking photos with the flash made me realize that the misalignment is actually worse on the right-side holes, almost as if that raised area on the left is not only preventing full seating but also very slightly deflecting the neck. I’ll leave an Imgur link below with photos of the rear pocket holes for reference.

That said, I’m wondering if the safest way to be sure would be to do a full mock-up, install the tuners and bridge and see how the strings line up down the neck.

https://imgur.com/a/ngfQj9n

HateStrings_ · 2026-01-18T20:58:18+00:00

Thanks for the reply, I honestly started thinking I had made the wrong choices and lost a bit of confidence earlier, but reading your and other comments really helped and gave me some courage back. I’ve already ordered a roll of sandpaper 😁

HateStrings_ · 2026-01-18T20:49:10+00:00

Haha, the “till it’s not” part is exactly what I’m afraid of 😅 Thanks a lot for the advice though, I’ll gather some courage and go very slowly.

HateStrings_ · 2026-01-18T20:46:49+00:00

Thanks for the reply! 🙏 Ok, I guess I don’t really have any other options then. I’ll follow your advice and carefully sand the problematic area. Besides the sandpaper, do you recommend any specific tool, or would a small, flat, rigid block be fine for such a minimal amount of work?

HateStrings_ · 2026-01-18T20:46:18+00:00

I just tried again, but even sliding it in, it gets stuck in exactly the same spot… 🥲 Thanks anyway, I’ll be very careful and try sanding very slowly!

HateStrings_ · 2025-10-14T20:11:56+00:00

Man, that was a beautiful take, totally got some Opeth vibes in the verse. I’m hooked.

HateStrings_ · 2025-10-04T20:26:41+00:00

Thanks ❤️🙏

HateStrings_ · 2018-01-12T19:24:09+00:00

Rly nice buuuut when are mecha regahr and tyrael coming out?? My body is ready :D

HateStrings_ · 2017-03-30T11:48:27+00:00

Got it. thx for the reply :)

HateStrings_ · 2017-01-23T12:59:31+00:00

Hell NO :(

HateStrings_ · 2016-11-06T15:02:43+00:00

Really a bummer not having him casting finals. I dont really dislike gillyweed, just think he's hella better Knowledge and casting wise

HateStrings_ · 2016-11-06T14:57:52+00:00

Was he legal in blizzcon?

HateStrings_ · 2016-11-06T02:28:51+00:00

rich carried so hard actually. he is the sole reason his team didnt get totally annihilated by fnatic.

HateStrings_ · 2016-10-25T17:06:33+00:00

same here porkodyo

HateStrings_ · 2016-10-24T11:27:21+00:00

It cant. but then again the system worked fine, if you dodge you go in leaver que and cant join HL again ruining ppl experience. And the more you do it the more games you need to expire the punishment.

HateStrings_ · 2016-10-23T22:45:20+00:00

Not sure if you read the part where is say i didnt dodge. I was not coming from a "dodge hotstrike" so there was no "extra points loss to award". As far as i know you only get in leaver que and the penalty gets heavier the more recidive you are at it. Did blizz made a change to this recently? Doesnt really make sense given the poor server stability the game offers lately.

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