We offer our necks with a choice of either flat or angled headstock. Flat headstocks may or may not require the addition of string trees/retainers, depending on the headstock layout and chosen tuners.
Note that since all of our necks are carved to final shape by hand, all measurements given here are approximate.
Neck Taper
Our standard nut widths are given below. We can make necks with alternate tapers, but this will incur additional design charges.
| 6-String Guitar | 7-String Guitar | 4-String Bass | 5-String Bass |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42mm | 48mm | 39mm | 44.5mm |
Neck Profiles
We currently offer the following neck profiles, with target thicknesses given at the 1st and 12th fret positions.
| Build Type | Shape | 1st Fret | 12th Fret | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-String Guitar | C | 22mm | 23mm |  |
| 6-String Guitar | Thin C | 19mm | 21mm |  |
| 6-String Guitar | Soft C | 22mm | 24mm |  |
| 6-String Guitar | D | 21mm | 22mm |  |
| 7-String Guitar | C | 22mm | 23mm |  |
| 7-String Guitar | Thin C | 19mm | 21mm |  |
| 4-String Bass | C | 21mm | 24mm |  |
| 4-String Bass | Thin C | 20mm | 23mm |  |
| 5-String Bass | C | 21mm | 24mm |  |
| 5-String Bass | Thin C | 20mm | 23mm |  |
Wood Choices – In Stock
The following neck woods are currently stocked in our shop.
| Maple | Flame Maple |
| Mahogany (African) | Mahogany (Honduran) |
| Sapele | Cherry |
Wood Choices – Generally Available
Additional neck woods are generally available for us to order. Note that availability of these woods can vary, and some are considered special-order and require an additional deposit.
| Birdseye Maple | Walnut |
| Wenge * | Indian Rosewood * |
Wood Choices – Accents
For multi-piece laminate necks, in addition to all previous options, the following accent woods are available for smaller strips.
| Purpleheart | Padauk |
| Bloodwood | Santos Mahogany |
Headstocks
Classic
A classic contoured design with all tuners in a straight line.
Also available reversed.
Modern
A sharp modern design with all tuners in a straight line.
Also available reversed.
Signature
A sharp modern design with tuners on each side (3×3 or 4×3).
Cerastes
A striking wide-spaced design.
Not available for 7-string.
Not recommended for flat headstocks.
Classic
A classic contoured design with all tuners in a straight line.
Also available reversed.
Modern
A sharp modern design with all tuners in a straight line.
Also available reversed.
Signature
A sharp modern design with tuners on each side (2×2 or 3×2).
Flux
A contoured variant of our Signature design (2×2 or 3×2).
Cerastes
A striking wide-spaced design.
Not recommended for flat headstocks.
Custom
Have an idea of your own you want to bring to life?
We can work with you to develop a fully custom headstock.
Neck Joint
All of our necks are bolt-on types. For neck joint options, please refer to the neck joint section on our page describing bodies.
Finishing
Any finish may be used for our necks, but if not specified otherwise, we will default to satin clear for the neck finish. Headstocks can similarly take any finish, with the most common selections being to match the body, be opaque black, or be left natural (clear).
Binding
We stock single-color binding in black, white, and cream, should you prefer a bound neck. We can also source multi-ply binding, as well as patterns such as faux tortoise. We do not offer natural wood binding.
For angled-headstock necks, we can bind both the fretboard and headstock, or just the fretboard alone. For flat-headstock necks, only the fretboard can be bound.
Reinforcement
All of our bass necks come standard with carbon reinforcement rods, as do all guitar necks with a scale length of 27″ or greater. Guitar necks with shorter scales may elect to include reinforcement for a small fee.
Alternative reinforcement rods, such as titanium, are available at additional cost.
Truss Rods
All of our necks use modern-style dual-action truss rods. Standard truss rods adjust using a 4mm hex wrench, with the access located at the headstock for guitars and at the heel for basses. Access routes are normally left open and either left natural or painted black, depending on the surrounding finish. Covers for the access routes are an option for a small fee.
Heel-mounted spoke-wheel truss rods are also available for both guitar and bass at an additional cost.