OmaPlata Posted October 30, 2011 Report Share Posted October 30, 2011 Hey guys, just curious to get some opinions on a flame maple neck I recently ordered. I guess for what I spent on the neck, I'm not wildly impressed with the flame maple, and I was wondering if this was common to see a neck like this. Keep in mind, I only paid for regular flame maple, and not AAA flame maple, but it seems like only half of my neck is flamed and the other half is just quartersawn. The flame is stark enough to satisfy me, but my qualm is that the top half isn't flamed. Is this characteristic of and acceptable on a regular flame maple neck? What do you guys think? Should I say something to the builder or am I off base? Thanks. Also, before you ask, I won't disclose the name of the builder. Top: Very little flame Bottom: Lots more Flame Whole neck: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted October 30, 2011 Report Share Posted October 30, 2011 That is regular flame.If it was even all the way across it would have been a higher grade.i actually think that is pretty nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demonx Posted October 30, 2011 Report Share Posted October 30, 2011 I'd have to agree with westhemann. I've seen places selling much lower grade than that for top money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmaPlata Posted October 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2011 Great, thank you guys. This is the first neck I've ever bought, and my first flame maple neck, so I didn't have a reference to compare to. I'm glad I asked, as it sounds like there is no need for concern as I got my money's worth. Much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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