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
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.
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
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
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
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).
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
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.
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
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.
Shorter (12") blank for stacked heel. Stable, old-growth koa.
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
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.
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
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).
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).