THE ULTIMATE NECK

Below are a collection of options that are all about improving the stability and longevity of a guitar neck.

These are meant to reduce or eliminate the following:

seasonal adjustments  -  bowing or twisting due to humidity  -  fret sprout due to shrinkage  -  cracking due to over drying  -  fret wear (with the SS frets option)  -  and as a bonus these necks tend to be noticeably lighter in weight.

ROASTED MAPLE NECK SHAFT

i choose this because it makes the neck more resistant to moisture absorption and that translates to less frequent (and less severe) truss rod adjustments.  It also makes the neck lighter.

MULTI-PIECE NECK SHAFT

i choose this because 3 or more pieces can be orientated to counteract any natural tendencies to bow or twist.

QUARTERSAWN NECK SHAFT ORIENTATION

i choose this because it makes for a stiffer neck in opposition to the string tension.

RICHLITE FINGERBOARD

i am a big fan of the Richlite material.  it is moisture resistant, less prone to cracking.  it looks fantastic consistently.  and its a big part of the stability of the neck along with the roasted maple.  The moisture resistance is the key.

TRUSS ROD

I use a premium truss rod with fine adjustment which makes it easier to dial in the setup accurately

CARBON FIBER SUPPORT RODS

This is probably overkill but it makes for a super stiff and stable neck!!!

STAINLESS STEEL FRETS

with a neck built to last as long as these are meant to...  its gotta be SS frets!

EVERYTHING ELSE...

all the other specs can still be added.  custom inlay, LED's, scalloped frets, paint, etc...

and these can be made for all styles of guitars and basses  -  different headstock  -  as well as any fingerboard radius or neck profile shape.  Sky is still the limit