bigdguitars Posted November 11, 2004 Report Share Posted November 11, 2004 I want a really really hardwood neck from warmoth. They have only two options for this Indian rosewood like George Harrison Tele or Something called Palisander Rosewood... I want a really bright and snappy neck almost freakish snappy, I am thinking closed grain wood like bloodwood with ebony board, or maybe something else? What are your guys thoughts? Don't want to use maple again want a wood that does not require a finish.... Wenge might be ok.. Drak? you buy from warmoth right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank falbo Posted November 11, 2004 Report Share Posted November 11, 2004 I would try solid wenge or wenge with an ebony board. That should get you the sound you're describing, at least from the neck. I have a couple Rosewood necks that I love, but they dampen the highs and the attack you're after due to their oiliness. They are not bright or snappy. One has an Ebony board and is one of my favorite necks, and the other is a one piece, and very warm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdguitars Posted November 11, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2004 I have a koa neck with a Madcasscar ebony (sp???) board and its the right sound just wrong neck profile. I am not thrilled by a wenge neck for some reason, maybe since its just ugly... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_M Posted November 11, 2004 Report Share Posted November 11, 2004 If you don't mind the weight and price I think an all macassar ebony or a ziricote neck would be really cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdog Posted November 11, 2004 Report Share Posted November 11, 2004 Palisander is a great wood for necks.....It is very stable and is a fine substitute for Brazilian Rosewood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
litchfield Posted November 11, 2004 Report Share Posted November 11, 2004 purpleheart/ebony is pretty snappy....my tele has snap for days. All ebony would likely be a tad snappier tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Rosenberger Posted November 11, 2004 Report Share Posted November 11, 2004 Go with the Bloodwood, You'll love it. and it doesn't need a finish. My personal Fav is Bloodwood with a Birdseye Maple Board Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erikbojerik Posted November 11, 2004 Report Share Posted November 11, 2004 Instead of Warmoth, my recommendation is to pick the wood you want, purchase a good blank (preferably in person), then send it off to Tommy at USA Custom Guitars for him to make the neck. He gives you all kinds of options as far as radius, back contour and headstocks at no up-charge, and the fretwork will be much better than Warmoth. Only problem...expect to wait like 8-10 weeks for it. But it will be worth it in the end. Email Tommy, he's a really cool guy, talk over with him what you'd like, what dimensions the blank needs to be etc, then go that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullmuzzler Posted November 11, 2004 Report Share Posted November 11, 2004 I've read somwhere that Bloodwood is highly toxic and that some wood suppliers won't cut ir nor sand it. I dunno... Maybe I'm wrong, but I think that is was a link in the suppliers section or something like that. mullmuzzler | OSSMT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdguitars Posted November 11, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2004 I have seen tommy's stuff really nice but 10wks is not an option. got a palisander rosewood neck, not really what I wanted in terms of hardness but they don't do all bloodwood necks. next neck will be bloodwood. I only paid 300 bucks for a one piece fatback... what a steal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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