Asat neck heel/pocket - same dimensions pre/post CNC?

[NickHorne]

Are neck heels and pockets the same dimensions as always? Or have they changed (even a little, perhaps due to metrication) since CNC?
I am considering ordering a new axe with a wider nut dimension than mine, and an ash body instead of alder. I intend to keep one guitar out of the two, but I'll want to try swapping the necks over, e.g. if I prefer the new neck on my old body, then I'll keep that and sell the other.
But if there's the possibility of a mismatch, I'll just have lost a lot of money for nothing. Also, whatever combination I sell must make a good guitar, as I'm not into selling anything substandard ever. So the neck switch will have to be sure to work well both ways.
My "old" Z3 is pre-CNC. It's absolutely stonking great except for the narrow neck.
Thanks in advance for any help anyone can shed on this question.

[Katefan]

Heya,

I know there is a diff btw 3-bolt & 4-bolt neck widths but not sure bout CNC pre/post. Best thing to do is measure yours with calipers and then call G&L and tell them your concerns. They're a friendly bunch and more than likely they can help you out.
I do know first hand that some of specs of the hardware - saddle lock bridge & saddles- - have changed/drifted over the years but more so pre to post Leo era.

Hope this helps...

Cheers,

Kf

[guitar_ed]

Hi Nick,

Perhaps Craig can assist with the details, but the answer is..... It depends.

When G&L first started, the heel/pocket were the same size/width as the Fender brand stuff. At some point, pre-CNC, G&L went to a slightly wider heel on their necks, so that they were no longer interchangeable. So part of the answer may depend on how "pre-CNC" your neck is.

Of course, the other issue is that pre-CNC stuff has greater variability in its measurements, so that may play a role also.


Dont'cha love it.

Later,

edg

[NickHorne]

My uneasy hunch confirmed! But good clues - thanks!