Best Electric Guitar Necks (2026 Guide)
We selected necks with the highest aggregated review ratings and substantial review volume across Tele-, Strat-, and LP-style maple and mahogany necks, prioritizing common fret counts and documented specifications
This roundup covers top-rated electric guitar necks chosen for common rebuilds and upgrades, focusing on Tele-, Strat- and LP-style profiles, fret count, fingerboard material, and user ratings. Picks were selected by aggregated review ratings and review volume to highlight widely-reviewed, high-scoring necks across maple and mahogany constructions
Top Picks
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Matte Yellow Tele-style Electric Guitar Neck with 22 Frets
Replacement Tele-style guitar neck with 22 frets and matte urethane finish. Features adjustable truss rod and headstock tuner hole; maple neck for brighter tone. Customer insight unavailable
- 22 frets with maple neck
- matte urethane coating
- adjustable truss rod
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22-fret Mahogany Rosewood Neck for LP Electric Guitar, 24.72" scale
Guitar neck with mahogany core and rosewood fretboard, designed for LP-style replacement. Includes natural finish, white trapezoid inlay, and adjustable truss rod for stability. Customers note good quality and value for money
- adjustable truss rod
- quality build for LP neck
- comfortable playing feel
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MECCANIXITY 22-fret ST guitar neck, 9.5" radius, maple
Maple electric guitar neck with 22 frets, 9.5" radius, inlayed with pearl shell for a unique look. Right-handed, 25.8" scale, bone nut 1.65". Customer insight: N/A
- 22-fret capacity
- 9.5" radius
- pearl shell inlay
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22 fret replacement maple neck for Stratocaster (lacquer)
Replacement maple neck with rosewood fingerboard for ST electric guitars. Features 10mm peg holes, installed truss rod, and side inlay dots for visibility. Customers note good quality and finish, with some fret depth and truss rod adjustments questioned
- stratocaster-compatible neck
- rosewood fingerboard with inlays
- pre-installed truss rod
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22-fret guitar neck with binding inlay for lp-style electric guitar
LP-style electric guitar neck with maple and rosewood fingerboard, 22 frets, bound inlay, and headstock trussrod access. Customers note solid quality and value for money, with mixed feedback on wood type and neck straightness
- binding inlay and black gloss finish
- 22 frets with 10mm peg holes
- wide heel for broad pockets
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Maple guitar neck 22-fret 25.5in bolt-on with rosewood fretboard
Guitar neck featuring hard maple neck wood and rosewood fretboard with binding. 22 frets on a 25.5 inch scale, bolt-on heel, 42mm nut width. Useful for upgrading electric guitars
- 25.5 inch scale
- rosewood fretboard with binding
- bolt-on neck design
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22-Fret Maple Electric Guitar Neck, Yellowish Matte
Electric guitar neck in canadian maple with 22 frets, 25.5" scale, and matte finish. 648mm fretboard radius for smooth play. Customer notes good fit and value for money with mixed fret ends and nut quality feedback
- maple neck with 22 frets
- 25.5" scale and 9.5" radius
- matte yellowish finish
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Strat guitar neck 22 fret 25.5" maple & rosewood fingerboard (ST style) for right hand
Strat-style electric guitar neck made from Canadian maple with a rosewood fingerboard for warm, richer tone. Neck and fingerboard edges are polished for smooth handling; includes precise nut and heel measurements. Customer note: neck fits well and is good value
- maple neck with rosewood fingerboard
- polished edges for comfort
- precise nut and heel dimensions
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Vintage maple guitar neck for TL Tele, 21 frets
Maple guitar neck designed for Fender TL style guitars with 21 frets and a 10mm tuning machine hole. Smooth, high-density fingerboard with a delicate finish. Customer notes appealing appearance and good value for money
- maple neck material
- TL style compatibility
- 21-fret fingerboard
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Electric Guitar Neck 24 Fret 25.5" Maple Fingerboard (Jackson Style) Locking Nut
24-fret neck with 25.5" scale, maple neck and fretboard, locking nut. Includes shark fin inlays and headstock truss rod. Positive feedback on playability and material quality; fit and neck size noted as mixed
- locking nut feature
- 24-fret, 25.5" scale
- shark fin inlays