darksonic Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 what is the best wood to use for a guitar neck (staright through) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmth Builder Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 How long is a bit of string? What sound and look do you want? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WezV Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 what can you get your hands on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avengers63 Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 ALMOST any and every wood will make a fine neck. From a structural standpoint, stability and strength are paramount. You could use Home Depot oak, exotic imported cocobolo, or some random reclaimed timber from a barn, and all could have good structural qualities. But we're talking about a LOT more than just construction. We need to address how the wood effects the tone. All woods do something different to the tone. The body wood effects it as well. The combination of the two have another effect altogether. Define what you're looking for, both in tone, appearance, and cost. After that, you'll get help on the question at hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Maple or mahogany(come on now,guys ) They are tried and true,they are the cheapest of the stable woods,and they are good to work with little to no health risks... You want quartersawn pieces..free of knots and straight grained Other woods are also suitable...but that is not what you asked...you asked for the best choices Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ae3 Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Maple! Or Flame maple, same thing, but one looks awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sami Ghouri Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 DUUUH! chipboard or ply of course! I keed i keed, Maple for a workhorse, mahogany for a classy, richer-toned build i guess! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 I doprefer a mahogany neck lately...provides a great,warm tone... But If you wish sparkling cleans,you want a maple neck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaycee Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 (edited) Something which I have done in the past is go onto the main guitar makers websites and find out what they use, particularly the maker whos sound you like. Mahogany, Maple, are the staples of the big brands. But it's your build and as long as it is a stable piece use it, or even do a laminate And Wes I googled "doprefer" and theres no such word............. Edited March 15, 2009 by jaycee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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