Hard Maple Guitar Neck Blank Flat Sawn Kiln Dried Tonewood

Hard Maple Guitar Neck Blank Flat Sawn

Tonewood Hard Maple Kiln Dried 6-8% Moisture Flat Sawn

This kiln-dried Hard Maple guitar neck blank is flat sawn and ready for your next build. Known for its bright, snappy tone and exceptional stability, Hard Maple is the industry standard for electric and acoustic guitar necks. Moisture content stabilized at 6-8% prevents warping or twisting after carving.

Technical Specifications

Wood Name	Hard Maple
Botanical Name	Acer saccharum
Dimensions	Length: 18-36″ | Width: 3-4.5″ | Thickness: 1-2″
Drying Method	Kiln Dried
Moisture Content	6-8% (stable for instrument building)
Sawn Type	Flat Sawn
Janka Hardness	1,450 lbf (hard, stable, and durable)

Why Hard Maple for Guitar Necks?

• Bright, articulate tone Delivers excellent note clarity and sustain, preferred for Fender-style guitars
• Exceptional stability Kiln-dried to 6-8% MC resists warping under string tension
• Excellent workability Carves smoothly, sands to a glassy finish, and holds threads well for truss rods and tuners
• Classic aesthetic Creamy white to light golden color that looks great natural or finished
• Proven track record Used on countless iconic guitars including Fender Stratocaster, Telecaster, and Gibson Les Paul (as a maple cap)

Important Notes

This piece is a sample picture. You will receive a similar piece. Surface condition may be rough and/or wax coated. Dimensions may vary +/- 1/16″.

Pro tip: Hard Maple is heavy consider weight relief or pairing with a lighter body wood. Always use sharp carbide tooling to prevent burning when routing or sawing.