Banana-Holy Grail-Rage-Pacer-Pointy Neck Custom Build

For the most part, right and left-handed necks are self-explanatory.

The only real differences between a true lefty neck and a reverse righty neck are the location of the side dots, the way the nut is slotted for strings, and some back profiles. All of these depend on whether or not the neck is being crafted for right-handed or left-handed play.

Standard Fender Scale 25 1/2" (25.5") for Guitar
The standard Fender scale length for guitars is 25 1/2 inches or 25.5 inches. This scale length is commonly used in traditional Fender-style guitars such as the Stratocaster and Telecaster. The scale length affects various aspects of a guitar's performance, including string tension, tone, and fret spacing.

Gibson 24 3/4" (24.75") Conversion Neck
Now let's explore the concept of a conversion neck, specifically the Gibson 24 3/4 inches or 24.75 inches scale length. This neck is designed to be installed on a standard 25.5 inches scale length guitar body, providing a different playing experience akin to that of Gibson-style guitars.

Jaguar 24" Scale – Replacement Neck
Lastly, let's discuss the Jaguar 24 inches scale length, which is the appropriate scale length for Fender Jaguar guitars. This shorter scale length offers its own distinct characteristics, setting it apart from other guitar types.

Standard Fender Scale 34" for Bass
Moving on to bass guitars, the standard scale length for traditional Fender-style basses such as the Precision Bass and Jazz Bass is 34 inches. The longer scale length in bass guitars has its own implications for playability and sound.

Number of Frets

Nut Width

Heel Width

Truss Rod

Rock Maple: A Versatile Wood for Balanced Tones
Rock maple, also known as hard maple or sugar maple, is a popular choice for guitar necks due to its versatility and balanced tonal qualities. It works well with different body types and offers a balanced tone with good overall sound. Rock maple is available as a one-piece solid neck construction, ensuring stability and durability.

Quarter Sawn Maple: Strength and Stability
Quarter-sawn maple is revered for its straight, strong, and rigid nature, primarily attributed to its 90-degree grain orientation. This grain pattern enhances brightness and sustain and often requires fewer adjustments. Additionally, quarter-sawn maple is less susceptible to seasonal shifting and changes. It is commonly available in solid one-piece construction, providing excellent stability for guitar necks.

Figured Wood Types: Unique Aesthetics and Challenges

When it comes to highly figured neck blanks, such as those required for Banana or Holy Grail-style necks, procuring sufficient widths can be extremely challenging. To address this issue, a practical solution is to glue a cutoff piece from the neck blank to the top of the neck to achieve the required width. This method has no impact on playability, and many clients opt to paint the face of the head, further masking any visible joints.

Birdseye Maple:
Birdseye maple is characterized by small dark grain swirls or circles known as "Birdseyes." It is available in different grades, each showcasing varying levels of figuring. The select grade exhibits 2A-3A figuring, the premium grade boasts 4A quality, and the private reserve includes 5A+ and rare, unique examples of this wood type. Birdseye maple offers not only exceptional aesthetics but also contributes to the overall tone of the guitar.

Pau Ferro:
Pau Ferro, belonging to the rosewood family, is a tonewood that provides both great looks and sound. It features a rich medium to darker tan/brown color, adding an appealing visual element to guitar necks. Pau Ferro serves as an affordable alternative to all-rosewood necks, delivering a pleasing tonal character.

Indian Rosewood:
Indian Rosewood is a top contender and a classic choice for guitar necks, renowned for its warm, rich tone and excellent sustain. It offers a darker wood option, imparting a distinct character to the instrument. Due to its rarity, Indian Rosewood often commands a higher price.

Limited Quantity Quarter Sawn Flame Maple:
Limited quantity quarter sawn flame maple presents a special offering of curly flamed quartersawn maple for necks. This unique combination of quartersawn wood with flame figuring provides not only rigidity and stability but also brighter clear tones. The attractive appearance of the flame figure adds to the instrument's visual appeal. It is available in select grades (3A figuring) and premium grades (4-5A figuring), catering to various preferences.

Slab vs Veneer

Finger Board Edges

Tuner Holes

Top Dots

Standard 2mm side markers: We provide standard 2mm side markers in a large variety of materials. These side markers are typically used for their functionality and serve as visual reference points on the side of the Fingerboard.

50/50 side dot placement: For 2-piece necks, we offer 50/50 side dot placement. This means that the side dots will be placed straight down the seam of the 2-piece neck, with half on the Fingerboard and half on the neck. This placement is reminiscent of the classic style used in the past.

Larger 3/32" dots: We also offer larger 3/32" side dots in black or white. These dots were standard on vintage Blackguard necks and are known for their larger size, providing better visibility on the side of the Fingerboard.

Luminlay Glow-in-the-dark side dots: Our newest addition to the side dot options is the Glow-in-the-dark side dots. These dots have a special feature that allows them to glow in the dark. They come in two colors: blue and green. The glow-in-the-dark feature ensures visibility in low-light or dark environments, aiding in keeping your position on the Fingerboard.

These various side dot options cater to different preferences, allowing our customers to choose the style, size, and material that best suits their needs and desired aesthetic.

12th Dot Spacing

Fret Wire

Choose between authentic bone nuts or Graphtech Tusq XL Teflon nuts custom slotted and installed in your neck. Be advised that we only offer the “Genuine Made in Germany Floyd Rose” routing for the nut shelves. the 1000 Series after-market nuts are not compatible. If it doesn’t say Made in Germany on the bottom it will not be compatible with our setup.

Finish

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