Neck wood

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nehsgolfer
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Neck wood

Post by nehsgolfer »

Other than mahogany, cedar and maple, what other woods are good for making acoustic necks?
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Re: Neck wood

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Poplar
Catalpa
Saplele

these are differing neck materials I have seen
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Re: Neck wood

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Walnut and cherry are okay. Butternut is NOT okay.
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