Need source for curly maple - guitar neck stock.

[Reed Gray]

Any suggestions for a good source for highly figured hard/sugar maple for some guitar necks? Full 4/4 by 4 wide by 28 to 30 long. For Fender type necks.

Thanks in advance.

robo hippy

[philip labre]

Robo Hippy, Bell forest products in Ishpeming,MI has what you are looking for. They have pics posted of individual boards to pick from and even offer fret boards specifically.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Reed - Bell Forest is offering 20% online orders until Monday, Sept 24 and free shipping on orders over $250. Might make it worth your while. Check them out here: Bell Forest Products (http://www.bellforestproducts.com/?utm_source=Office&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Fall+2012)

[Craig Behnke]

i've used "northwest timber" in the past, musical quality billets, inventory all visible online, tons of inventory, tiger, quilted, bookmatched, etc, and a very helpful owner. just google them, not sure if they allow url links posted in here.

[David Peterson]

I've had good experience with Kevin Koski at curlymaplewood.com. His stock can be viewed online and he's a good guy to deal with. Lots of pics of every piece along with pricing.

[Robert Chapman]

I also say go to Bell Forest Products - Boone or Eric can take care of you and you will love their expert and efficient service and their curly maple.

[Jimmy Horrocks]

http://www.curlymaple.com/ He has stuff for luthiers, ships fast. Good guy. Worth the loot.

[Reed Gray]

Thanks, I will look them all up. I haven't dealt with Northwest Timber, but my daughter lives in the same town. I just need the neck blanks, and he carries a lot of BLM which is too soft for that.

robo hippy

[Tom Walz]

Warmoth Guitars? http://www.warmoth.com/

A genuinely nice guy who loves what he is doing.

[Reed Gray]

Tom,
I do have a couple of Warmoth necks and have gotten some other things from Ken. I am looking for dimentional stock as my local guy is starting from scratch. They are good people to deal with.

robo hippy