Bass Neck 5 String Custom Build

1 Piece Constructed Neck: Solid and Stable

The 1 piece-constructed neck is made from a single piece of wood, resulting in a solid and seamless design. One notable feature of this neck construction is the presence of a "skunk stripe" on its rear, which adds a distinctive visual element. Additionally, it boasts a teardrop-shaped "plug" on its headstock.

The advantage of a 1-piece neck lies in its stability. With no joints or seams, it offers excellent resonance and sustains, allowing your guitar to produce rich and vibrant tones. Furthermore, the absence of any separate fingerboard provides a smooth playing surface, facilitating comfortable fretting and effortless string bending.

2 Piece Constructed Neck: Versatility and Customization

On the other hand, if you're in search of a neck with a separate fingerboard, the 2 piece-constructed neck is worth considering. This type of neck features a distinct fingerboard attached to the neck, usually made of maple for its bright and articulate tonal characteristics.

The advantage of a 2-piece neck lies in its versatility. By using different materials for the neck and fingerboard, guitar manufacturers can achieve specific tonal qualities to cater to different musical styles. Additionally, the separate fingerboard allows for customization in terms of wood selection and aesthetics, giving you more control over the overall look and feel of your instrument.

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.

Scale Length

Number of Frets

Nut Width Bass

Heel Width

Truss Rod

Shaft Wood

Slab vs Veneer

Finger Board Edges

Tuner Holes

Fret Wire

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.

Back Profile Guitar – 6 String

Neck Binding

Sorry - We are not offering nut installation for bass necks at this time.

Finish

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