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Permalink Reply by surffrogg on December 24, 2008 at 3:37pm

i mainly use poplar or eed oak because thats whats readily available if i coild find maple or rose in my area i would go with either

Permalink Reply by Wade on December 25, 2008 at 9:00am

Mahogany is my favorite tone wood by far for necks. It just seems to warm up the sound of guitars. I've had a hard time finding an inexpensive source, though. If you don't mind a softer wood, I really like the sound of pine.

Permalink Reply by Wichita Sam on December 25, 2008 at 9:17am

Oak, mahogany, walnut, maple... no particular order but hard, strong, pretty and mix in a vertical laminate produces a great looking neck than can handle the load with ease...

I play slide and have even used cedar for a fingerboard, as you say for the looks... My fav is maple or mahogany for the looks...

Permalink Reply by Wichita Sam on December 25, 2008 at 9:18am

Oh, most "Home Depots" carry maple as a stock item... don't expect fancy figured stuff, but straight, strong and pretty in a plain sorta way....