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The Fender Pau Ferro necks, often used on Mexican-made Player and Vintera series, provide a durable, sustainable alternative to rosewood.

Fender Pau Ferro Neck

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Fender Pau Ferro necks, are often times and alternative to rosewood on a guitar and feature a dense, smooth, and tonally versatile hardwood (Bolivian Rosewood) that offers a slightly brighter, snappier tone. These necks are often paired with maple, offering increased stability and a distinct light-brown aesthetic with varied grain. They are frequently featured on Player Series and Deluxe Series models. 

Fender Pau Ferro Neck
Fender Pau Ferro necks, commonly used as a modern alternative to rosewood, feature a dense, smooth, and tonally versatile hardwood.

Key Features & Characteristics

  • Tone: The wood is harder and denser than Indian Rosewood, providing brighter, snappier tones similar to ebony, but with better warmth than maple.
  • Feel & Appearance: Pau Ferro has a very smooth, tight grain, often described as feeling similar to ebony, and typically features a lighter, milk-chocolate color with dark streaks.
  • Common Specifications: Most Pau Ferro necks from Fender feature a 9.5″ or 12″ radius, “Modern C” profile, and 21–22 frets.
  • Usage: Used widely on Mexican-made (Ensenada) models, including Player Series Stratocaster necks.

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