Necks

[watergunn]

Hi guys.

For all of my builds I have used a neck that was supplied within a kit or a Martin "second" that I was able to get.

Is there a source other than those two for a Martin style neck?

Now that I am actually selling some guitars the term "seconds" has a bad ring to it for some people even if it is saving them money.

Thanks for any ideas.

Rick Gunn

[tippie53]

I have them and Hanalei moon.

[penndan]

My favorite is Hanalei-Moon guitars, but the big storm put them out of business for a while. So, try Waldron Guitars:
http://www.waldronmusic.com/productlist ... cks&cat=78

[watergunn]

Is a Martin better or worse than the necks made Haneli or others?

[johnnparchem]

I never ordered from Martin but the neck I got from Blue Creek Guitars for a Martin D and the neck I got from Waldron for my acoustic bass were both top notch both in construction and in the wood selection. Either could be shipped in a high end guitar.

[tippie53]

Martin parts from GMC are 2nds

[watergunn]

Thanks guys.

I was wondering if it was worth the cost for the difference in the necks.

I have never had any issues with the Martin seconds.

[Darryl Young]

I'm certain John Hall has a good neck but I've not yet used one. Hannalei Moon has a great neck and I've used a couple of them.

[johnnparchem]

Thanks guys.

I was wondering if it was worth the cost for the difference in the necks.

I have never had any issues with the Martin seconds.

Martin thought it was worth it. Your question is asking for a subjective opinion. If you are happy with the necks and they match your quality bar then it may not be worth it.

[watergunn]

Thanks.

I know it was a very subjective question.

I was looking for other's opinions as to what they are using.

As I said I have had no issues with the Martins. I just did not know if there were actually "better" necks that were worth the extra costs.

Thanks for all of the help guys.

Rick Gunn