07/22/2026
Why do we still shape necks by hand? 🪵🪛
While CNC machines are great for speed and repeatably roughing out shapes, they can’t feel the wood.
When carving an instrument neck, every fraction of a millimeter alters how it feels in a player's hand. Shaping manually using rasps, spokeshaves, and card scrapers allows us to constantly check the profile, edge roll, and palm transitions by touch. It’s the difference between a mass-produced neck and one that feels effortlessly natural from the moment you pick it up.
Craft takes time, but the feel in your hands is worth every minute.
👇 What’s your ideal neck profile? Are you team chunky '50s 'C', modern slim 'D', or a soft 'V'? Let us know below!