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gallery: koa neck blanks

We stock blanks for 4 common neck construction styles (see illustration): A) scarfed headstock w/stacked heel, B) scarfed headstock w/heel block, C) glued-up lamination of flat-grain boards, and D) 1-pc board. Of course, there are variations beyond these 4 styles.

Below is a sampling of koa neck blanks available. One blank (two photos) per page. Please inquire if you don't see what you need. Other styles available--please let us know your dimensions.

Sorted by price, lowest to highest.   ---   Click on photo to enlarge.

Koa Ukulele Neck Blank AA $50
23-3/4" x 2" (1.970"), 1-1/2" thick
Style D 1-pc neck, but w/heel block. Air dried since 2016, straight grain, shown with baritone patterns; easy fit for smaller uke.
2" face   -   blank #179-1984
Koa Ukulele Neck Blank AA $50
23-3/4" x 2" (1.970"), 1-1/2" thick
Style D 1-pc neck, but w/heel block. Air dried since 2016, straight grain, shown with baritone patterns; easy fit for smaller uke.
2" face - blank #179-1984
1-1/2" edge   -   blank #179-1984

Above photo: baritone pattern at left, with cutoff at right to be used for 1-pc. heel block. Extra koa for headblock ears in cutoff material.
1-1/2" edge - blank #179-1984

Above photo: baritone pattern at left, with cutoff at right to be used for 1-pc. heel block. Extra koa for headblock ears in cutoff material.

Koa Ukulele Neck Blank AA $50 ea.
25-1/2" x 2" x 1". Style A neck, with extra length for stacked heel. Air dried since 2005, straight/vertical grain, curly. Price includes 6" x 2" x 5/8" block for headstock ears. 
face #1   -   blanks #126-1988, 89, 90
Koa Ukulele Neck Blank AA $50 ea.
25-1/2" x 2" x 1". Style A neck, with extra length for stacked heel. Air dried since 2005, straight/vertical grain, curly. Price includes 6" x 2" x 5/8" block for headstock ears.
face #1 - blanks #126-1988, 89, 90
face #2   -   blanks #126-1988, 89, 90
3 consecutive cut necks:
126-1988 (top) $50
126-1989 (middle) $50
126-1990 (bottom) $50
face #2 - blanks #126-1988, 89, 90
3 consecutive cut necks:
126-1988 (top) $50
126-1989 (middle) $50
126-1990 (bottom) $50
Koa Ukulele Neck Blank A $60
2 pcs: 27-1/2" x 2" (1.970") x 15/16", and 9-1/4" x 2" x 1-1/2".
Style B. Air dried since 2016, vertical grain; baritone/tenor or perhaps 2 concert/soprano necks.
face #1   -   blank #179-1987
Koa Ukulele Neck Blank A $60
2 pcs: 27-1/2" x 2" (1.970") x 15/16", and 9-1/4" x 2" x 1-1/2".
Style B. Air dried since 2016, vertical grain; baritone/tenor or perhaps 2 concert/soprano necks.
face #1 - blank #179-1987
face #2   -   blanks #126-1989

Shorter (9-1/4") blank for heel block(s).
face #2 - blanks #126-1989

Shorter (9-1/4") blank for heel block(s).
Koa Uke-Mando Neck Blank AA $60
21-5/8" x 4-3/4", 1-1/4" thick
Style C. Air dried since 2006, planed, rift- to flat-sawn. Old-growth, shown with 2 overlapping baritone uke patterns.
face #1   -   blank #127-2285
Koa Uke-Mando Neck Blank AA $60
21-5/8" x 4-3/4", 1-1/4" thick
Style C. Air dried since 2006, planed, rift- to flat-sawn. Old-growth, shown with 2 overlapping baritone uke patterns.
face #1 - blank #127-2285
face #2   -   blank #127-2285

For style C lamination. 3 patterns possible for tenor or smaller ukulele.
face #2 - blank #127-2285

For style C lamination. 3 patterns possible for tenor or smaller ukulele.
Koa Guitar/Uke Neck Blank A+ $70
2 pcs 24" x 2-7/8" + 12" x 2-3/4", 15/16" thick. Style A. Air dried since 2010, medium curl, off quarter but generally straight grain.
face #1 - blanks #196-1983
Koa Guitar/Uke Neck Blank A+ $70
2 pcs 24" x 2-7/8" + 12" x 2-3/4", 15/16" thick. Style A. Air dried since 2010, medium curl, off quarter but generally straight grain.
face #1 - blanks #196-1983
face #2   -   blanks #196-1983

Shorter (12") blank for stacked heel. Stable, old-growth koa.
face #2 - blanks #196-1983

Shorter (12") blank for stacked heel. Stable, old-growth koa.
Koa Guitar Neck Blank AA $90
32-7/8" x 8", 7/8" thick
Style C. Air dried since 2010, planed flat. Old-growth, straight grain, shown with 3 overlapping 23" long patterns.
face #1   -   blank #193-2286
Koa Guitar Neck Blank AA $90
32-7/8" x 8", 7/8" thick
Style C. Air dried since 2010, planed flat. Old-growth, straight grain, shown with 3 overlapping 23" long patterns.
face #1 - blank #193-2286
face #2   -   blank #193-2286

23" long pattern clears several tiny knots as shown.
face #2 - blank #193-2286

23" long pattern clears several tiny knots as shown.
Koa Ukulele Neck Blank AA $100
23-7/8" x 2-3/4", 2" thick
Style D 1-pc neck. Air dried since 2010, straight grain, shown with 2 baritone patterns (just add heel cap if more than 2-3/4" depth needed).
face #1   -   blank #193-2159
Koa Ukulele Neck Blank AA $100
23-7/8" x 2-3/4", 2" thick
Style D 1-pc neck. Air dried since 2010, straight grain, shown with 2 baritone patterns (just add heel cap if more than 2-3/4" depth needed).
face #1 - blank #193-2159
face #2   -   blank #193-2159
Vertical grain on the 2" edge (e.g. under fretboard). Light-med curl. Extra material for headstock ears. Tiny/shallow beetle hole safely outside pattern area.
face #2 - blank #193-2159
Vertical grain on the 2" edge (e.g. under fretboard). Light-med curl. Extra material for headstock ears. Tiny/shallow beetle hole safely outside pattern area.
Koa Guitar/Uke Neck Blank AA $115
44-1/2" x 5-1/2", 1-1/2" (1.45") thick
Style C. Air dried since 2016, flatsawn, straight grain, shown with 2 overlapping 23" long patterns.
face #1   -   blank #175-1991
Koa Guitar/Uke Neck Blank AA $115
44-1/2" x 5-1/2", 1-1/2" (1.45") thick
Style C. Air dried since 2016, flatsawn, straight grain, shown with 2 overlapping 23" long patterns.
face #1 - blank #175-1991
face #2   -   blank #175-1991
Natural edge tapers to 2-1/4" width. 23" long pattern clears sapwood as shown. Laminate two patterns for a 3" wide blank; plenty extra for headstock ears (bridges, etc).
face #2 - blank #175-1991
Natural edge tapers to 2-1/4" width. 23" long pattern clears sapwood as shown. Laminate two patterns for a 3" wide blank; plenty extra for headstock ears (bridges, etc).
Koa Guitar Neck Blank A $175
36-3/4" x 6-3/4", 2" thick
Style C. Air dried since 2010, Flatsawn faces, vertical grain on edges, knot outside pattern.
face #1   -   blank #196-1718
Koa Guitar Neck Blank A $175
36-3/4" x 6-3/4", 2" thick
Style C. Air dried since 2010, Flatsawn faces, vertical grain on edges, knot outside pattern.
face #1 - blank #196-1718
face #2   -   blank #196-1718

Glue the two patterns for one neck. Or resaw board and add koa or other wood to the middle of each pattern to yield 2 necks. Extra koa for heel blocks or smalller necks.
face #2 - blank #196-1718

Glue the two patterns for one neck. Or resaw board and add koa or other wood to the middle of each pattern to yield 2 necks. Extra koa for heel blocks or smalller necks.