Product Overview
Left-handed players have far fewer necks to choose from, so this one is built around the body you already own. The shaft and fretboard are both Canadian roasted maple, carrying 22 medium-jumbo frets on a 12-inch radius, and the whole neck is finished in satin so the back stays dry under the hand. A bone nut is fitted at 43 mm, a rosewood skunk stripe runs up the back, and a dual-action truss rod sits inside the neck. With a 25.5-inch scale, the electric guitar neck dimensions line up with the familiar Telecaster bridge position, so a bridge already drilled for that scale does not have to move. This is a bare electric guitar neck: no tuners, no body, no strings. It suits a repair shop replacing a damaged neck, a left-handed player upgrading an instrument that deserves better fretwork and a flatter board, or a builder assembling a left-handed Telecaster-style partscaster. It is a compatible replacement part, made to Telecaster-style dimensions and hardware. It is not an official Fender product, and it is not sold as one.
Roasted Maple Build & Tone
What roasting does. Canadian maple is heated to a high temperature to drive the deep moisture out of the wood, a process also called carbonisation. What comes out of that treatment is a more settled piece of timber, far less sensitive to swings in humidity and temperature than raw maple — which is why it suits players who move between climates, rehearse in damp rooms or live somewhere the seasons change hard.
What that means at the bench. Because the wood has already given up that moisture, the neck is less likely to shift under string tension and weather, so relief and action hold closer to where you set them. It does not make a neck immune to the environment, but it removes most of the drama.
The voice. A maple guitar neck and board built this way sound modern and forward: a strong attack, a prominent fundamental, clear note separation when you dig in, and a full, tough low end that holds together under overdrive. Set against a rosewood board, expect a brighter top end and a tighter, more immediate response to the pick.
Wood selection. Necks begin as hand-selected, A-grade Canadian maple and are cut and finished in our own workshop by people who build guitars for a living, which is how a roasted neck with this level of fretwork stays within reach of a working player.
What you see. Roasting leaves the wood a warm orange-brown, with a rosewood skunk stripe up the back and dot inlays down the board — the parts of a guitar neck that carry much of its colour and character. Shade and figure differ from piece to piece — that is the material, not a flaw.
Fretwork Process
- Slots and seating. Fret slots are cut and the wire is pressed in at the increments set by the 25.5-inch scale, so each fret lands where the scale says it should.
- Leveling. A straight edge and leveling beam bring every fret level with its neighbours across the board. One high fret is all it takes for a bend to buzz out, so this is where playability is won or lost.
- Crowning. The tops are polished and bevelled by hand into their final rounded shape, so the string meets a clean crown instead of a flat-topped wire.
- Fret end beveling. The ends are rounded and dressed in line with the edge of the board, so nothing protrudes to catch the side of your hand as you move up the neck.
- The wire itself. Medium-jumbo, rust-proof nickel silver, chosen for a comfortable height under the fingers and for resistance to sweat and corrosion over long use.
- Why it matters. Frets are the parts of a guitar neck your fingers meet on every single note, and well-dressed wire is what makes a neck feel fast and comfortable rather than something you fight.
- Wood keeps moving after it leaves the bench. A maple guitar neck can sit in a cold cargo hold, a dry aircraft cabin and a warm delivery van before it reaches your door, and it needs a day or two at room temperature to settle before you fit it. Minor fret dressing or leveling may be necessary to compensate for environmental shifts during shipping or to meet specific low-action requirements. That is normal for a wooden instrument part rather than a fault in the neck, and it is the reason a technician's final check is worth having. What to check first. The parts of a guitar neck that settle soonest are the fret ends and the relief. Run your hand along the edge of the board — if the ends feel sharp, they have stood proud in transit. Sight down the neck and check the relief before you touch the truss rod. If you play very low action. Plan the fret level and crown as part of the first setup rather than as a repair later; a board that is dressed flat gives you the lowest action without buzz. For shops fitting to a customer's guitar. A quick level check takes minutes on the bench and saves a return trip, so build it into your handover routine.
Fit & Compatibility
- Check the numbers first. Compare the electric guitar neck dimensions below with the body, bridge and hardware on your bench; a mismatch on any single one is the usual reason a replacement neck will not settle in. - Heel. 56 mm (2.2 in) wide by 26 mm (1.0 in) deep, the standard Telecaster-style pocket size. Clear old finish, paint ridges or shims out of the pocket before a dry test fit. - Nut. The guitar neck width at the nut is 43 mm (1.69 in), with a bone nut already fitted. Final slot height is ideally set by a technician to suit your string gauge. - Peg holes. The headstock is drilled to 10 mm, so match your electric guitar tuners to that size — a vintage set with 8 mm posts will not seat without bushings. - Left-handed throughout. Nut, side dots, fretboard taper and headstock are mirrored. A right-handed neck cannot simply be turned around and used. - The 22nd fret. Because the board carries 22 frets, the last one sits at the very end of the heel, so check it clears your pickguard and neck pickup rout before you start.
Neck Profile & Radius
MODERN C profile. The neck is shaped to a MODERN C profile that measures 21 mm (0.82 in) at the first fret and 22 mm (0.87 in) at the twelfth. In the hand it reads as a thin neck electric guitar: quick under the thumb, comfortable for wrapped-hand chords, and free of the shoulders that make vintage profiles feel chunky after an hour.
The taper. The guitar neck width runs from 43 mm at the nut out to 56 mm at the heel — electric guitar neck dimensions most players already know from a Telecaster — so the neck does not feel unfamiliar in the first position.
12-inch radius. The board is flatter than the 9.5-inch radius used on many production guitars. Bends hold their pitch without choking out, action can come down lower before buzz sets in, and chords still sit comfortably because the slim profile does the work a rounder board would otherwise do.
Edges and finish. The fretboard edges are smoothed so nothing scratches as your hand travels up the neck, and the satin finish keeps the back dry rather than sticky in a warm room or under stage lights.
Side dots. Markers on the edge of the board give you a position reference in low light, which matters more on a dark roasted board than on a pale one.
Specifications
| Handedness | Left-handed |
| Frets | 22 medium-jumbo |
| Fret wire | Rust-proof nickel silver |
| Neck and fretboard | Canadian roasted maple |
| Fingerboard radius | 12" / 305 mm |
| Scale length | 25.5" / 648 mm |
| Nut | Bone, 43 mm / 1.69 in, fitted |
| Heel width | 56 mm / 2.2 in |
| Heel depth | 26 mm / 1.0 in |
| Peg hole diameter | 10 mm (fits electric guitar tuners with 10 mm posts) |
| Thickness at 1st fret | 21 mm / 0.82 in |
| Thickness at 12th fret | 22 mm / 0.87 in |
| Truss rod | Dual action |
| Finish | Satin, natural |
Installation & First Setup
- Dry fit first. Take the strings off, remove the old neck and set the new one into the pocket without screws. It should sit flat, with the fretboard clear of the pickguard.
- Bolt it on. Use the body's neck plate and screws and bring them down evenly rather than torquing one corner. If the heel holes do not line up with your plate, have them re-drilled instead of forcing a screw through maple.
- Check the scale. Measure from the face of the nut to the saddles: the electric guitar neck length should read 25.5 inches (648 mm) before you set anything else.
- Set relief before action. The dual-action truss rod corrects both concave and convex bending — add relief if the middle of the neck is too straight and buzzes, flatten it if the strings sit high. A thin neck electric guitar reacts quickly, so work in quarter turns and let the wood settle between them.
- Fit the electric guitar tuners. With the headstock drilled to 10 mm, post and bushing diameter is what decides fit. Tighten bushings evenly so the headstock is not stressed on one side.
- Action, then intonation. Set saddle height for the action you want, tune to pitch, then intonate at the 12th fret. Re-check relief a day later, once the neck has taken full string tension.
Ordering & Delivery
- One at a time. Minimum order: 1 piece — a single electric guitar neck is enough to finish one repair or one build. - Payment and terms. Confirmed with our team when you place the order. - Delivery. Orders are typically quoted with a 2–15 day delivery window; confirm the current estimate for your address before you buy. - Packing. Each neck is packed to protect the headstock, fretwork and finish in transit. Tell us if it is going on to a customer and needs outer packaging to match your own shop's presentation. - Shops and dealers. Ordering several necks for stock? Ask us about quantity terms.
Technical Support & Model Matching
Not sure whether a part will work with what you already have? Tell us what you are building or repairing, or send a few photos and measurements, and our team will help you confirm the match before you order. If something looks off after delivery, get in touch with pictures and details and we will help you find the cause and put it right. We can also walk you through fitting and first setup, step by step. Behind that is more than ten years of working experience, 100% quality control, and customer service that answers around the clock.
FAQ
Is this an official Fender replacement neck?
No. It is a compatible electric guitar neck built to Telecaster-style dimensions — 25.5-inch scale, 56 mm heel, 43 mm nut — so it works with the platform rather than carrying a brand badge. It is not an official Fender product and we do not describe it as one.
Which tuners fit the 10 mm peg holes?
Look for a set built for 10 mm headstock holes and check the post and bushing diameter before you order. Vintage-style tuners with 8 mm posts need bushings to seat properly, and a locking set with a large collar may need the holes eased. Because the headstock is left-handed, choose a left-handed set so the buttons sit the right way round. Peg holes are among the parts of a guitar neck that vary most between models, so measure rather than assume.
How different does roasted maple look from plain maple?
Roasting darkens the timber to a warm orange-brown and makes the grain read darker and more even, so a maple guitar neck like this one looks older and warmer than a pale, freshly cut board. The rosewood skunk stripe and the dark dot inlays add to that. Because it is a natural material, shade and figure vary from neck to neck, and the photos show the typical range rather than one exact board.
Does the neck arrive finished and ready to bolt on?
The back of the neck and the fretboard are finished in satin and the bone nut is fitted, so there is no painting or lacquering to do before assembly. The guitar neck width at the nut is set at 43 mm (1.69 in) and the electric guitar neck length is already cut to the 25.5-inch scale. What remains is setup: relief, saddle height, intonation and, if you want very low action, nut slot height.
I'm used to a 9.5-inch radius. Will a 12-inch board feel strange?
It feels flatter, and that is the point: bends hold pitch more easily and low action is easier to reach, while the slim C profile keeps chord work comfortable. A thin neck electric guitar with a flat board is a common modern pairing, and most players settle into it within a set or two. If you know you prefer a rounder board, tell us what you play now and we will point you to the closest neck in the range.
