What does the forum think about poplar CBG necks? I intended to use a poplar neck a maple finger board with mahogany laminated under the neck running through the body out to the heel. I bought the poplar for 6 quid so it's no great shakes if it's no good. The rest I just have kicking about
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A poplar neck on a 3-stringer with something like 0.036, 0.022, 0.013 diameter strings would work fine. A four or six stringer with heavier strings might not work so well. I have several 3-stringers with poplar necks (1"x2" stock). Once the stiffness of a hardwood 1/4" fret board is firmly attached to the Poplar neck it has a lot of stiffness. I've not had any problems with flexing or bowing on either build.
Thats good to hear. My next build is a fretless 3 string LPG.
Poplar is very popular. See what I did there?
I did, I don't suppose you can trace your roots back to Stratford upon Avon?
yup poplar is fine for 3 stringers , in-fact many prefer it , easy to work with , less splinters etc ... , and i have actually heard more warping horror stories about oak .
the only draw back is most of it has a pissy / yellow / green tint to it , that can complicate stain choice .but like picking fruit at the market , go through it . eye it up and get a good straight enough piece with nice color , and test its flex .. the odd batch can be a lil weaker / rubbery . but thats rare .
I use poplar necks with my four string builds. Usually with a red oak fret board. No issues.
My first four string is just about three years old now. Most are about two. No problems that I can tell.
Have also done the reverse. Red oak neck with poplar boards. Again, no issues.
Use Slinky 10's if that helps.
Imagine heavier acoustic strings could be a potential problem over time but I wouldn't be afraid to use them.
Easy to burn fret marks/art in poplar too.
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