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 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
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.
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
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).
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
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.
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.
Koa Guitar Neck Blank AA $175
36-1/4" x 5-1/2", 2" thick
Style C. Air dried since 2016, straight grain, shown with 2 overlapping patterns.
face #1 - blank #179-1620
36-1/4" x 5-1/2", 2" thick
Style C. Air dried since 2016, straight grain, shown with 2 overlapping patterns.
face #1 - blank #179-1620
face #2 - blank #179-1620
Spritzed with water in one spot. Glue up the two patterns into one neck. Or resaw board and add koa or other wood to the middle of each pattern to yield 2 necks.
Spritzed with water in one spot. Glue up the two patterns into one neck. Or resaw board and add koa or other wood to the middle of each pattern to yield 2 necks.