Replacement Necks....?

[Tercero]

I've decided to give my MIM Strat an overhaul and among other things replace the neck. I've checked Warmoth, but it doesn't look like they do multi-laminate necks. I'd ideally like a 5 piece maple/walnut neck with an ebony board. Does anyone know where I could pick one up?

 

[MarcusGHedwig]

Why a 5-piece? Resistance to warping? (cuz you could go quartersawn maple, for example)

 

[Brandon E.]

Why a 5-piece? Resistance to warping? (cuz you could go quartersawn maple, for example)

+1, 5-piece is usually a copout for builders who dont have the right woods/skills to make a quality neck.

 

[MarcusGHedwig]

Man, the quartersawn necks on those reissue Charvels are still the nicest I've EVER played, without a doubt (and this is multiple models in multiple guitar stores around NY state) - I just wish they put them on a superstrat body too (sorry for the OT)

 

[JeffTD]

I put a quartersawn solid maple neck from Warmoth on my Tele and love the hell out of it. Got it with SS6100's and had a nice level/polish done, and it plays like an absolute dream. Stability and resonance for days.

 

[Benqbasic]

Hey, have you checked out USA custom guitar. I'm not sure if they do 5 piece necks but you could email and ask.
usacustomguitars.com

Got my last tele neck from there. Plays like a dream, finish was great, SS frets, and they have really great customer service. I think my next neck will be a quartersawn maple/ebony from there.

 

[Tercero]

The last store I used to work in carried the entire Charvel line. Awesome guitars, but having to pop the neck to do truss rod adjustments is a pain in the ass. I would've bought one otherwise (especially being able to get it at store cost). So, I'm pretty much turning my Strat into something similar.

The main issue is that I use 10-52 gauge strings in standard tuning and have my action WAY below factory specs. So far, laminate necks are the only ones that've been able to handle it without constant attention. All of the Ibanez Prestige stuff I've owned has been killer and I hardly ever have to do adjustments. I've had my RGA for four years and have only adjusted the truss rod twice. Most of my other guitars I tweak every two weeks. I'm willing to sacrifice some tone for stability.