Curly Flame Maple Neck Blank
Our curly flame maple neck blanks are sourced for their exceptional figure, tonal consistency, and reliable working properties — making them a favourite amongst luthiers building everything from production instruments to high-end boutique guitars.
Flame maple is prized for its bright, articulate tone with excellent sustain and a stiffness-to-weight ratio that makes it ideally suited to neck construction. The dramatic three-dimensional curl that characterises flame figure adds striking visual appeal to any build, and our blanks are graded to give you a clear choice based on your project requirements and budget.
All blanks are supplied 5 years air-dried and dimensioned.
Approx. dimensions:
Acoustic guitar neck blanks 960mm × 85mm × 25mm
Electric guitar neck blanks 700mm × 100mm × 25mm
Species: Acer pseudoplatanus / Acer saccharum
Grade Guide
- AAA — Premium Grade: Strong, consistent flame figure across the face with attractive curl and good depth. Minor natural character marks acceptable. An excellent choice for boutique and professional-grade instruments.
- AA — Select Grade: Pleasing moderate flame figure with reliable grain structure and consistent working properties. Minor natural character marks may be present within the usable area. Ideal for production builds,
- A — Select Grade: Pleasing moderate flame figure with reliable grain structure and consistent working properties. Natural character marks may be present within the usable area. Ideal for production builds, student instruments, or makers exploring curly maple for the first time.
Please note: as a natural material, each blank is unique. Photographs are representative of grade; actual figure and character will vary.