Product Overview
This replacement electric guitar neck for sale is made for Telecaster-style bodies and for players who want the look of a gloss-finished, block-inlaid neck without changing the instrument they already know. It is a straightforward upgrade for a repair bench, a partscaster build or a guitar that has a worn or damaged neck, and it is built to be installed as a complete replacement rather than reworked from an old neck. It suits shops that need a clean, presentable replacement and players who want a Telecaster-style instrument to feel more finished and more personal. The neck arrives ready to be fitted, with the main dimensions listed in the specifications so you can compare it with your body before you order.
Material, Finish & Inlay
A rosewood guitar neck is chosen for the feel and tone of the fingerboard as much as for the look. The core is hand-selected A-grade Canadian maple, which gives the neck stiffness and a bright, articulate response, while the rosewood board adds warmth and takes the sharp edge off the upper register. Rosewood is left without a thick finish, so it feels smooth under the fingers and lets the grain show. This board carries white acrylic block inlays, and a rosewood skunk stripe runs along the back for a dressed-up vintage character. The back of the neck is finished in gloss with a vintage tint, so the maple reads warm amber rather than pale modern blonde. A bone nut is fitted at the top, and the whole neck is assembled to feel solid and immediate from the first fret. We cut and finish these necks in our own workshop, and the maple is selected for straight grain and stability before it is shaped.
Fretwork & Playability
- Level frets first. Every fret is pressed in at the positions set by the scale length and leveled against its neighbours, so the tops sit on the same plane instead of fighting each other. - Hand crowning and polishing. The tops are shaped and polished by hand, which is what gives a maple neck guitar its clean, immediate response and keeps bends from catching. - Beveled fret ends. The ends are rounded and aligned with the edge of the board, so nothing protrudes where the hand travels and the neck feels smooth along the treble side. - Smooth board edges. The fingerboard edges are worked so they do not scratch the hand, a small detail that matters on long practice sessions and on stage. - Frets are only one of the parts of a guitar neck that affect feel. The profile, board radius and setup work with the fretwork; get those right and the neck feels fast without feeling thin.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
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| Frets | 22, medium-jumbo, rust-proof nickel silver |
| Neck wood | Canadian maple |
| Fretboard | Rosewood with acrylic block inlay |
| Fingerboard radius | 12 in (305 mm) |
| Scale length | 25.5 in (648 mm) |
| Nut width | 1.69 in (43 mm) |
| Heel width | 2.2 in (56 mm) |
| Heel depth | 1.0 in (26 mm) |
| Peg hole diameter | 10 mm |
| Thickness at 1st fret | 0.82 in (21 mm) |
| Thickness at 12th fret | 0.87 in (22 mm) |
| Truss rod | Dual action |
| Finish | Gloss, vintage tint |
| Neck profile | Modern C |
Fit & Neck Dimensions
- Start with scale length. Measure from the nut to the bridge saddle on your body; if that distance does not match the scale length listed in the specifications, this guitar neck for sale is the wrong part for that instrument.
- Check guitar neck width at the nut. Compare the nut width with the string spacing you want. A wider nut gives more room for open chords and fingerstyle, while a narrower one feels faster in the first position.
- Treat the electric guitar neck dimensions as a set. Heel width, heel depth, nut width, peg hole size and scale length all have to line up. A match on one or two alone is not enough.
- Look at the heel shape. The bolt-on heel on this neck is designed for a standard pocket, so check the corners and depth of your body's pocket rather than forcing a fit.
- Profile matters as much as numbers. This is a maple neck guitar with a modern C profile; it suits players who want a familiar, supportive shape rather than a very thin or very deep neck.
- Consider guitar neck shapes you already like. If you know you prefer a slim, modern feel, this profile is in that family; if you need a vintage baseball-bat neck, keep looking.
- Peg holes are pre-drilled. The holes are sized for standard tuning machines, but check your tuner bushings and washers before ordering.
- Measure before you buy. A few minutes with calipers and a ruler on your old neck saves a return and a bench appointment.
Truss Rod & Seasonal Care
The neck carries a dual-action truss rod with rear access, so it can correct relief in both directions rather than only pulling one way. That matters when a neck moves with the seasons: you can add relief if the board goes concave under string tension, or take it out if the neck back-bows in dry conditions. Adjust in small increments, let the neck settle, and check relief with the strings at pitch before turning again. The rod is there to set relief, not to set action; action comes from the nut, saddles and neck angle. Keep the instrument in a stable environment and avoid leaving it in a hot car or a damp case for long periods. When the seasons change, check relief and fret buzz before you assume the neck has a problem. A quarter-turn in the right direction is often all a healthy neck needs.
Installation & First Setup
- Check the pocket and heel before mounting. The bolt-on heel should sit flat in the pocket with no high spots; clean out any finish build-up or debris before you drill or screw.
- Test-fit the electric guitar neck without strings. It should seat fully, with no gap at the heel and no side-to-side rock.
- Confirm the peg holes and tuner fit. Fit the tuners dry first and check that the bushings seat cleanly.
- Mount the neck using the correct screws for the body. Tighten evenly in a cross pattern rather than driving one screw home at a time.
- String up and bring the instrument to pitch before adjusting relief. The string tension is part of the setup.
- Set relief with the truss rod, then set action at the nut and saddles. Make small changes, then recheck.
- Check the parts of a guitar neck that affect playability: fret level, fret ends, nut slots and relief. Fix the setup before you touch the frets.
- Play it for a few days. A new neck can settle after stringing, so recheck relief and tuning stability before making a final judgment.
- Replacement necks can move slightly on the way to you, and the setup you want may be different from the setup that leaves the workshop. 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 that has travelled; it is not a sign that the neck is faulty. The guitar neck width at the nut is fixed, but the nut slots, relief and saddle height all affect how the neck feels in the first position. If you are fitting the neck to a body with its own bridge height and neck angle, check the fret plane and relief before you decide anything needs work. For most players, a small truss rod adjustment and a fresh set of strings is enough. If you are chasing very low action, expect to spend a little time with a straightedge and a fret rocker, or have the work done by a technician.
Compare & Choose
If this neck is close but not quite the right match, the other options differ mainly in wood, radius, finish and body fit. The Telecaster-style Congolese mahogany neck with a 9.5 in radius and gloss finish gives a warmer, darker voice and a rounder board for players who find a flatter radius too modern. The Stratocaster-style gloss block-inlay neck changes the heel and body fit for Strat-style builds while keeping the same dressed-up look. The Telecaster-style maple and rosewood neck with a 9.5 in radius is the closest alternative here: same gloss and block inlay, but a more curved board. The Premium 4-string Jazz Bass neck with a maple board and satin finish is the bass option, with a different scale and peg hole layout. Comparing guitar neck shapes this way is mostly about the feel you want and the body you already own, not about one neck being better than another.
Ordering & Delivery
- Single-piece ordering. This guitar neck for sale is available as one piece, listed as 1件起售 (one piece minimum), so you can order a sample or a single replacement without committing to a batch.
- Tuners and hardware. The neck is supplied on its own; tuning machines, strings and other hardware shown in the gallery are sold separately unless you add them to the order.
- Shipping. We ship worldwide, and the available services and costs are shown at checkout.
- Lead time. Current dispatch time can vary with stock and destination; ask us to confirm the lead time before you promise a customer a date.
- Packing. Necks are packed for transit; if you need extra protection or a specific packing arrangement for a shop order, tell us before dispatch.
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- Returns and warranty. Check the current return and refund policy on the site before you order; if you need the terms in writing, ask us.
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
Will this electric guitar neck fit my Telecaster-style body?
It is built for Telecaster-style bodies and follows the scale length, peg hole size and bolt-on heel layout listed in the specifications. That makes it a direct replacement candidate for many Telecaster-style builds, but compatible is not the same as a universal fit. Check your body's pocket, scale length, bridge position and tuner bushings before ordering; if you are unsure, send us the measurements and a photo of the pocket and we will help you compare them.
What does a rosewood guitar neck do for tone?
Rosewood adds warmth and smooths out some of the brightness of the maple, so the neck keeps a clear attack without feeling harsh in the upper register. The board is also left unfinished, which gives it that smooth, dry feel under the fingers. It is a good match for players who want a rounded tone rather than an all-maple snap.
Is this maple neck guitar ready to play straight out of the box?
It is built and finished to be installed, strung up and played, but it is still a replacement neck. Expect to check relief, action and intonation after mounting, and allow a little settling time after the strings come up to pitch. If you want a very specific action, plan for a proper setup rather than assuming the setup it arrives with will match your instrument.
How do I check guitar neck width before ordering?
Measure the width of your old neck at the nut, then compare it with the nut width in the specifications. Guitar neck width is a feel decision as much as a fit decision: a wider nut gives more room for open chords and fingerstyle, while a narrower one feels faster for some players. Also check the string spacing at the bridge, because the neck has to work with the whole instrument.
Which electric guitar neck dimensions should I compare first?
Start with scale length, then heel width and heel depth, then nut width and peg hole size. Those electric guitar neck dimensions decide whether the neck will seat and intonate correctly. A neck can look right and still be wrong if the scale or heel is off, so write the numbers down from your body and your old neck before you compare.
Are the parts of a guitar neck finished by hand?
Yes. The frets are leveled, crowned, beveled and polished by hand, and the board edges are worked so they do not scratch the hand. Those are the parts of a guitar neck that a player feels immediately, so we spend time there rather than treating fretwork as a cosmetic step.
How do I measure my old neck against this replacement?
Write down the scale length, heel width, heel depth, nut width and peg hole size from your old neck, then compare them with the specifications for this one. Electric guitar neck dimensions can differ by a millimetre or two and still look similar in a photo, so use calipers where you can. If the numbers are close but not exact, ask before ordering rather than forcing the fit.
What makes this guitar neck for sale different from a basic replacement?
The difference is in the details you feel: a gloss vintage-tinted finish, acrylic block inlays, a rosewood board and fretwork that is leveled, crowned and polished by hand. A basic replacement can look similar in a listing photo but feel very different under the fingers. This guitar neck for sale is aimed at players and shops that want the look and the playing feel to match.
Which guitar neck shapes does this profile suit?
The profile is a modern C, which is one of the most familiar guitar neck shapes for players coming from production instruments. It fills the hand without feeling deep, and it works for chords, bends and long practice sessions. If you know you like a very thin shred profile or a big vintage club, this is not that neck; it is the middle ground.
How should I care for a rosewood guitar neck?
Keep the board clean and dry, wipe off sweat after playing, and avoid harsh household cleaners. Rosewood guitar neck boards are usually left unfinished, so they can look dry in winter; use a dedicated fingerboard care product sparingly and only if the board actually looks dry. Keep the instrument in a stable environment and check relief when the seasons change.
