Warmoth Custom Guitar Parts - Paddle Vintage Modern Neck

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You can now design your neck conveniently online. Depending on your exact specifications, most custom designed items created through our Online Builder only take about 4 to 6 weeks for us to make! Add an extra 4 to 6 weeks if a finish is included. Having it your way is what "custom" is all about and our skilled craftsmen are second to none!

Vintage Modern Construction

The construction of these necks is based upon the vintage Fender necks but with a few refinements and improvements for convenience. The walnut filler strip or skunk stripe down the back side of the neck is a standard feature. Maple necks are made of one piece of wood those with alternate fingerboard woods are made of two pieces. The tone of these necks is very vintage and warm. In replacement situations, these necks will preserve the tone of your instrument while incorporating modern features and conveniences. These are the best necks of their type on the market.

Here is an overview of the design elements that set these necks apart from all others:

TRUSS ROD DESIGN:

The truss rod in vintage modern necks is the same as that found in the vintage Fender necks, a single rod anchored at either end, curving over an arch in the neck. This design has functioned successfully in millions of necks though does usually require seasonal adjustment for optimum action.

TRUSS ADJUSTMENT:

Beginning in 2002 we moved the truss rod adjustment from the heel to the head of the neck where it is accessed through a walnut plug with an Allen wrench, for a very functional and clean looking appearance.

COMPOUND RADIUS PLAYING SURFACE:

Over twenty years ago Warmoth pioneered the concept of a conical playing surface. The idea was to keep the lower registers of the fingerboard with a rounder feel, more comfortable for chording and rhythm playing but at the same time to flatten the high registers for easier string bending. The compound radius accomplishes this with a continuously flattening radius beginning with a 10 inch radius at the string nut to a 16 inch radius at the 22nd fret. This compound radius isn't something that feels readily apparent to the playing hand in any noticeable way other than the fact that it is very comfortable to play on. With a professional set-up, these necks play exceptionally well.

Fingerboard Length Options

Standard 22 Fret

A fingerboard with 22 frets is considered the industry "standard" for the last few decades and sports the typical 1/4" overhang off the end of the heel. This has always been the standard spec for our Vintage Modern series.

(Vintage Modern Tele® neck shown)

21 Fret Option

A fingerboard with 21 frets is considered a "vintage" spec, where the fingerboard is flush with the neck heel. You may have one less fret to play on but you will find that taking off and putting on a pickguard is much easier without the the fingerboard overhang.