Guitar Necks

If you’ve ever wondered why someone would choose to build a guitar from parts when they could simply buy an off-the-shelf one that looks exactly the same, this article is for you!When confronted with the option of customizing your guitar or bass with parts or buying an off-the-shelf axe that ...

If you have been around the guitar world long enough you’ve likely heard the term “quartersawn” or “quartersawn neck”. In today's post we’ll be taking a look at what these terms mean, and how they affect your guitar’s tone, stability, and playability. The ...

In the world of manufacturing, guitars - and replacement necks in particular - are an unusual challenge. They forge an unholy alliance between organic materials that move and flex with changes in their environment and the need for precise tolerances with easy adjustability. These final adjustments ...

The term “asymmetrical neck profile” refers to any guitar or bass neck that is thicker along one side of the neck than the other.

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