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Str-Style 9.5" Radius Neck, Maple with Rosewood Fretboard
STR-Style Half-Paddle Neck made from Maple with a Rosewood Fretboard Made in Japan 9.5" Radius
Precision high-quality necks made of Maple with Rosewood fretboard. Everything is ready to go, you just need to shape the headstock as it suits you. Look at our template shapes for some inspiration (found here)
- STR Style Neck
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Radius: 9.5_ (240mm)
- No. of frets: 21
- Scale: 25.5" 648mm
- Nut width: 42mm
- Headstock: Half-paddle, Unfinished
- Medium Jumbo Frets
Why select Rosewood for your fretboard?
Rosewood is a popular choice for guitar fretboards due to several benefits, including its physical characteristics, tonal properties, and aesthetic appeal. Here are some of the key advantages of using rosewood for guitar fretboards:
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Rich and Warm Tone:
- Tonal Warmth: Rosewood is known for imparting a rich and warm tone to the guitar. This characteristic can contribute to the overall sonic profile of the instrument, providing depth and resonance to the notes played.
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Smooth Playing Surface:
- Natural Oils: Rosewood has natural oils that make it feel smooth and comfortable under the fingers. This enhances the playability of the guitar, allowing for easy sliding and bending of notes.
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Durability:
- Hardness: Rosewood is a dense and hard wood, which makes it durable and resistant to wear. This is particularly important for the fretboard, as it experiences constant contact with the player's fingers and the tension of the strings.
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Resistant to Warping:
- Stability: Rosewood is relatively stable and less prone to warping or bending due to changes in humidity and temperature. This stability helps maintain the straightness of the fretboard over time, ensuring consistent playability.
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Versatility:
- Suitable for Various Styles: The balanced tonal characteristics of rosewood make it suitable for a wide range of playing styles and musical genres. It can handle both fingerstyle and pick playing, as well as different genres from blues to jazz and rock.
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Distinctive Grain Patterns:
- Aesthetic Appeal: Rosewood often features distinctive and visually appealing grain patterns. The dark colour and unique figuring add to the overall aesthetics of the guitar, providing an elegant and classic appearance.
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Long Sustain:
- Good Sustain: Rosewood contributes to a guitar's sustain, allowing notes to ring out for a longer duration. This quality can enhance the expressiveness and character of the instrument.
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Traditional Choice:
- Historical Significance: Many iconic and classic guitars have featured rosewood fretboards, contributing to the wood's traditional and historical significance in guitar making. This legacy often influences players' preferences for the warm and familiar feel of rosewood.
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Easy to Work With:
- Workability: Rosewood is generally easy to work with during the guitar manufacturing process. Its workability allows for precise fret installation and shaping, contributing to the overall craftsmanship of the instrument.
| SKU | HNK-12-95RT |
| Brand | Hosco |
| Shipping Weight | 1.2000kg |
| Shipping Width | 0.080m |
| Shipping Height | 0.050m |
| Shipping Length | 0.900m |
| Shipping Cubic | 0.003600000m3 |
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Price:
$319.00
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