Ebony Ebony is an ideal material for fingerboards due to its surface strength and beautiful appearance. An ebony tone is clear and bright with a good amount of string attack, producing a more compressed sound with smoother highs and a bit less volume than maple. Manufactured as standard with a 12 inch (305mm) radius. Other/compound …
Roasted Flame Maple Flame maple that has been heat treated to remove sugars, moisture, and other impurities. The result is a neck that is slightly lighter and extremely stable. Because of its enhanced stability only a light finishing is required, perfect for those who prefer the smooth, quick feel of natural wood. The roasting process …
POPLAR Poplar is underestimated as a tone wood, and has been part of GS guitar building history for over 20 years. Not always the most attractive of woods, poplar is commonly used with opaque finishes. Occasionally though, aesthetically pleasingpieces can be found. For questions or enquiries, call Doug on 01933 391234 Back to options
KORINA Korina is lighter than mahogany in weight and colour, with slightly more high end in the tone and a full and rich resonance. For questions or enquiries, call Doug on 01933 391234 Back to options
MAPLE Due to its stiffness and stability, maple has become the most common wood for building guitar necks. It delivers a bright tone with great sustain and stability. For questions or enquiries, call Doug on 01933 391234 Back to options
MAHOGANY Mahogany makes for a very stable neck. The open pores and lower density make a mahogany neck a little more responsive than a maple neck. Good for comparatively warmer, fatter tones. For questions or enquiries;Contact us: 01933 391234 Back to options
MAHOGANY A classic choice for bodies and necks, mahogany is a fairly dense, medium to heavy wood, giving a warm and balanced tone with good depth. A wood that lends itself to a wide variety of finishes. For questions or enquiries, call Doug on 01933 391234 Back to options
ALDER Alder is a comparatively lighter-weight wood with a balanced, full-bodied tone and good mid-range clarity. Aesthetically, Alder is light brown with tight pores and reasonable grain. Commonly used with opaque finishes, some pieces can look appealing with a trans finish. For questions or enquiries, call Doug on 01933 391234 Back to options
KORINA Korina, or white limba, is warm and resonant with great clarity and sustain. A lighter hardwood, related to mahogany, it has a fine grain that looks good natural or finished. For questions or enquiries, call Doug on 01933 391234 Back to options
SWAMP ASH Swamp Ash, or Southern Soft Ash, is a relatively lightweight wood, creamy in colour with appealing grain. It is highly resonant with a bright sound, and lends itself to natural or trans finishes. Grain fillers are commonly used, opening up further aesthetic options. For questions or enquiries, call Doug on 01933 391234 Back …