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Neck plate, not a neck
This is the flat metal plate that sits behind the four bolts on the body's back.
Product detailSKU #1303152053138
FenderStandard Guitar Neck Plate
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Four-bolt neck plate for bolt-on Fender-style guitars and basses. A replacement part for anyone whose plate is corroded, scratched, or missing.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a pitted or rusted plate on an older bolt-on guitar
- Partscaster builds needing a standard four-bolt plate
- Cleaning up a guitar after a neck removal or shim job
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Guitars with set or neck-through construction
- Necks mounted with three bolts or a non-standard hole pattern
- Anyone expecting a tone change from swapping this part
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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Standard Fender four-bolt pattern
Hole spacing follows Fender's usual layout; measure your existing plate before ordering to confirm.
Detail 03
Steel construction
Spreads bolt pressure across the body so screw heads don't dig into the wood.
Detail 04
$25.99
A cosmetic and structural fix at a low cost compared to refinishing or body work.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure your current plate's bolt spacing — patterns vary between brands and eras
- 02Screws may not be included; keep your originals
- 03Loosen strings before removing the neck, and re-check tuning and setup after
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit my Squier or import guitar?
Only if the bolt spacing matches. Many import bolt-on guitars use the standard four-bolt layout, but measure yours before buying rather than assuming.
02Does a neck plate affect tone or sustain?
Its job is mechanical — it spreads clamping force so the bolts hold the neck joint tight. Treat this as a cosmetic and structural replacement.
03Do I need to remove the strings to install it?
Loosen them at minimum. Removing the neck with full string tension puts stress on the neck and the joint.
04Are the screws included?
Plan on reusing your existing neck bolts. If yours are stripped or rusted, buy replacement neck screws separately.
