New Allparts Select Tribute Series "Layla" Replacement Stratocaster Neck - AAA+ Roasted Maple

AAA+ Roasted Maple Stratocaster Neck with Maple Fingerboard, Soft V Profile, 9.5" Radius, and 22 Vintage Frets

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Allparts Select Tribute Series 'Layla' Replacement Stratocaster Neck - AAA+ Roasted Maple

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Q: What kind of guitars is the "Layla" Replacement Stratocaster Neck compatible with?

This neck is designed as a direct replacement for Fender Stratocaster guitars. It features a standard 25.5-inch scale length and a 1.625-inch nut width, making it suitable for many Strat-style bodies. Always check your guitar's neck pocket dimensions to ensure a perfect fit for optimal performance.

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Q: What are the benefits of the AAA+ Roasted Maple construction?

The AAA+ Quartersawn Roasted Maple used for this neck offers exceptional stability and resonance. The roasting process removes moisture, making the wood less susceptible to changes in temperature and humidity, which helps prevent warping. This also enhances the neck's sustain and provides a smooth, comfortable playing feel.

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Q: Can you describe the feel of the "Layla" neck's profile and fingerboard?

The "Layla" neck features a comfortable Soft V shape, which offers a classic feel that's easy to navigate for various playing styles. Combined with a modern 9.5-inch fingerboard radius and 22 vintage frets, it provides a great balance for both chording and lead playing, allowing for smooth bends and comfortable fretwork.

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Q: Is this neck pre-drilled for tuners or ready to install?

This replacement neck comes without pre-drilled tuner holes, allowing you to choose and install your preferred tuners. While it's designed for easy replacement, some fitting and setup, like nut slotting and fret leveling, may be required for optimal playability. Sweetwater recommends professional installation for the best results.

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Q: What kind of finish does the "Layla" neck have?

The "Layla" Replacement Stratocaster Neck highlights the natural feel and benefits of its AAA+ Roasted Maple construction. The roasting process enhances the wood's inherent stability and provides a smooth, comfortable playing surface, ensuring long-lasting performance and a great feel for years to come.

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Channel the Essence of a Legendary Artist in Your Instrument

Select Tribute Series Necks from Allparts pay homage to some of the most iconic guitarists and bassists who have shaped our music culture for over 50 years. These officially licensed, custom-spec’d necks serve as drop-in replacements in your instrument’s body and bring you closer to achieving the personalized feel preferred by these legendary players. The “Layla” replacement neck honors one of the most prolific guitarists, singers, and songwriters whose career has spanned over half a century: Eric Clapton. In addition to 22 vintage frets and a 9.5-inch fingerboard radius, this neck sports a soft V shape that’s based on one of Eric’s favorite acoustic guitars, boasting a comfortable feel in your fretting hand, especially if you play with your thumb over the fingerboard. Both guitarists and bassists here at Sweetwater are quick to praise the ultra-stable roasted maple necks in the Select Tribute Series, as the tonewood is known to resist warping due to environmental changes. Lastly, each neck features an open nut slot, allowing you to personalize your neck exactly as you want. Upgrade your instrument to the preferred specs of a legend with an Allparts Select Tribute Series Neck.

Note: Additional sanding, fitting, fret leveling, and setup may be required based on your individual instrument’s current condition and your chosen nut. We recommend professional installation by a qualified repair technician or luthier. Please contact your Sweetwater Sales Engineer if you have questions regarding installation and compatibility.

Allparts Select Tribute Series Neck Features:

Officially licensed replacement neck that’s built with top-tier appointments and craftsmanship
Designed as a drop-in replacement for your Fender Stratocaster
Customized specifications that are based on the preferences of Eric Clapton
Roasted maple has a lightweight feel and enhanced stability, compared to unroasted varieties of maple, with impeccable resistance to warping and other climate-related issues
AAA+ flame maple adds visual flair to your neck
9.5-in. fingerboard radius offers comfortable chord positioning with a vintage-style fretting experience
Thin poly satin finish promotes an unencumbered, speedy feel
Empty, curved nut slot to drop in your preferred nut with ease

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Tech Specs

Type: Guitar Neck
Instrument: Stratocaster
Neck Material: AAA Quatersawn Roasted Maple
Finish: Polyurethane
Neck Shape: Soft V
Radius: 9.5"
Fingerboard Material: AAA Quatersawn Roasted Maple
Number of Frets: 22, Vintage
Scale Length: 25.5"
Nut Width: 1.625"
Manufacturer Part Number: LAYLA-RF

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