A Honduras Cedar 100% FSC Classical Guitar Neck 650x100x25mm

Overview A Honduras Cedar 100% FSC Classical Guitar Neck 650x100x25mm:

Along with mahogany, cedar necks are still the first choice of the vast majority of guitar builders. The combination of its high resistance and low weight make cedar an ideal wood for the fundamental function expected from a neck: to support the tension exerted by the strings.

All the great guitar makers have used cedar in the necks of their guitars. The list would be endless if we had to mention them one by one. This universal use speaks volumes about the suitability of this wood for use in guitar necks. Its affordable price also makes it an affordable wood that anyone can use. From the beginner to the established builder, you can be sure to find a quality piece without incurring a great expense. Another reason for its popularity.

Honduran cedar is a soft wood with orange-brown tones, golden glints and a characteristic, pleasant smell. It has a very open pore (a filler is a must) and can be worked fantastically well. Although its availability has declined in recent decades, initiatives such as the FSC certification of which these necks are a part ensure a respectful and sustainable supply in the future.

You can choose from three grades in our cedar necks. In the A grade you will find necks with various defects that make them unsuitable for the higher grades: pinholes, discolorations, twisted grain, etc. These necks are most often used to build heels. The reason is that the multi-piece heels are much more stable than the one-piece ones.

What is FSC 100% certification?

FSC forest management certification confirms that the forest from which these parts are sourced is being managed in a way that preserves biodiversity and benefits local people and workers, all the while ensuring its economic viability.

All materials used in products carrying this label come from forests that have been audited to confirm that they are managed in accordance with FSC's rigorous social and environmental standards. Of all the FSC labels, FSC 100% is the one that contributes most directly to FSC's goal: forests for all, forever, and is therefore the highest seal of distinction for certified products.

Features:

• Dimensions: 650x100x25 mm
• Botanical Name: Cedrela odorata
• Origin: Brazil
• Density: 450-600 Kg/m³

Requires CITES Certificate for export out of the European Union