There are many different varieties of guitars, with an equally wide range of different necks, and yet time and time again the Fender Stratocaster neck is voted is best among guitarists. This article is going to identify what makes the Stratocaster guitar neck so special and mention 3 reasons why it is the best guitar neck you can use.
The first reason is the wood used in the Stratocaster neck. Maple is most commonly used in these necks and this really adds to the character of a guitar’s tone. Maple is known for producing a bright, radiant tone which really makes upbeat songs come to life. Maple is also an extremely strong wood, far stronger than mahogany, this prevents the neck from bending under the pressure placed on the neck by the strings.
Secondly, the Stratocaster neck is by far and away, the most playable guitar neck in production. Numerous surveys have unanimously come to the conclusion that guitarists think that a Stratocaster neck makes playing far easier and more comfortable than any other. Everything from string bends to barre chords are just made effortless on a Stratocaster guitar neck, techniques that guitarists previously struggled with on other models are made so much easier on a Strat.
Finally, because the majority of Stratocaster necks are bolted on to the body of the instrument (bolt on neck are unfairly associated with cheap guitars), they are very easy to replace if they become damaged. Many players like to exchange their necks to customize their guitars to their exact specifications; however, if the neck is glued on this can cause a problem. Glued on guitar necks can be a real pain to remove and even trickier to reattach, fortunately the Stratocaster neck can be quickly attached using the bolts provided. It’s so simple to attach a Stratocaster neck that even a complete novice can do it, that’s what I call great craftsmanship.