Bass & Guitar Necks

A guitar neck blank is a piece of wood dimensioned and graded specifically for carving or shaping into a guitar or bass neck. It's not a finished neck; you still need to profile it, cut the headstock angle, and fit a truss rod channel.

Maple is by far the most common choice. We carry both standard maple and roasted maple neck blanks in instrument grade and master grade.

Roasted maple (also called torrefied maple) is maple that has been heat-treated in a kiln to remove moisture and harden the cell structure. The result is a more stable neck that is less affected by humidity changes, with a darker colour.

Instrument grade blanks are quality-checked and are perfectly fine for most builds. Master grade blanks are hand picked from our stock for exceptional figure.

Quartersawn maple has the growth rings running perpendicular to the face of the neck, which makes it more resistant to warping and seasonal movement. 

A standard guitar neck blank is typically around 1" x 3" x 27". Bass neck blanks need to be wider and longer to accommodate the longer scale length and wider nut width. Check the dimensions listed on each product before ordering to make sure it suits your build.

Yes. Allow the blank to acclimate to your shop's humidity and temperature for at least 48 hours before working with it. 

Yes. If you need additional dimensioning, include your specifications in the notes at checkout. A $10 fee will be added to your invoice after checkout.

No. The blanks are raw and unshaped. 

Not usually. Bass neck blanks need to be wider and longer than guitar blanks to accommodate the longer scale length and wider fretboard. Always check the dimensions listed on each product and compare them against your template before ordering.