Stripped screw inside Strat Neck

[riffboy76]

I recently took my strat in for a setup and found out that they couldnt manipulate the neck as the screw had been stripped. Can this be fixed? Or do i have to buy a new neck?

[SCREEM]

drill the head of the screw off, be carefull, get a new screw. Don't ever bring your guitr back to that place, they are pathetic :D

[bRian]

Are you talking about one of the four screws used to bolt the neck to the body?

[M_A_T_T]

couldnt manipulate the neck as the screw had been stripped

I wonder if he means the trussrod? If it's just the nut/bolt itself, that can be replaced, but if the actual rod is stripped you either replace the neck or use this:

http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Truss_rods/Special_tools_for:_Truss_rods/Truss_Rod_Rescue_Kit.html

[AJ6stringsting]

Buy a left threaded drill bit ( reverse drill bit ) get a drill , drill just deep enough to slowly remove the screw, be careful not to snap the drill bit. It worked for me , I hope it'll help you!!:wave: ....p.s. ....you can but the drill bit from any hardware store.:rockon2:

[offkey_]

I recently took my strat in for a setup and found out that they couldnt manipulate the neck as the screw had been stripped. Can this be fixed? Or do i have to buy a new neck?
Which screw?

[mandocaster]

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Now, really, how helpful!!!!