MKM Neck 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.

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.

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Nut Width

Heel Width

Truss Rod Wolfgang

Rock Maple: This is a versatile wood and a mainstay of the music industry. It works well with different body types and offers balanced tone with good overall sound.

Quarter Sawn Maple: This type of maple is known for its straight, strong, and rigid nature due to its 90-degree grain orientation. It enhances brightness and sustain in your tone and tends to require fewer adjustments. It is also less susceptible to seasonal shifting and changes.

Birdseye Maple (Select/Premium/Private Reserve): Birdseye Maple is characterized by small dark grain swirls or circles called "Birdseyes." The select grade has 2A-3A figuring, the premium grade has 4A quality, and the private reserve includes 5A+ and rare, unique examples of this wood type.

Pau Ferro: Pau Ferro is a tonewood that offers both great looks and sound. It belongs to the rosewood family and has a rich medium to darker tan/brown color. It serves as an affordable alternative to all-rosewood necks.

Indian Rosewood: Indian Rosewood is a top contender and a classic choice for warm, rich tone with good sustain. It offers a darker wood option for guitar necks, albeit at a higher price due to its rarity.

Limited Quantity Quarter Sawn Flame Maple: This is a special offering of curly flamed quartersawn maple for necks. Combining the rarity of quartersawn wood with flame figuring, it provides rigidity, stability, and brighter clear tones, along with an attractive appearance. It is available in Select Grade (3A figuring) and Premium Grade (4-5A figuring).

Please note that these descriptions are for informational purposes, and it's always a good idea to consider personal preferences and try out different wood options to find the best fit for your desired tone and aesthetics. If you have any further questions or need assistance, feel free to ask!

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

Due to production back-logs, we are not currently offering Preslotted bone nuts. We are offering pre-slotted TUSQ nuts without installation. The setup and installation for both styles will need to be done by you or your local Luthier

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