Cantilevered Neck
More tone, freedom and stability
For decades, guitarists have struggled with the limitations of traditional neck joint design: bulky heels, the notorious ’14th-fret bump’, poor neck-to-body geometry, and frustrating string buzz. These issues have long been accepted as unavoidable compromises between playability and structural integrity. Until now.
I wanted to find a better way, and I explored the tradition of the classical and steel-string guitar, together with the contemporary evolution of this design, such as the masterful overhanging neck of Ken Parker.
The Iulius Cantilevered Neck is a truly original innovation. Crafted from a single, perfectly quarter-sawn billet of wood, it is seamlessly integrated into the bent upper bout of the soundboard, no traditional heel block required.
This breakthrough design dramatically enhances the structural integrity of the guitar body while redefining playability.
By cantilevering the neck, I isolate the fretboard from the soundboard, allowing the highest notes to resonate freely, with stunning clarity, sustain, and expression.
The result? A beautifully balanced, powerful tone across the entire fretboard. It’s not just a guitar to admire—it’s one to experience.
The Cantilevered Neck not only provides unparalleled playability and effortless access to the highest frets, and simplified maintenance, but also contributes to the instrument’s aesthetically pure and beautifully integrated form.
A magnetic cover on the back of the neck allows for convenient access to the mounting cavity, which accommodates the optional preamplifier board and battery.
This design element is further integrated aesthetically through cover customization options, matching the back of the headstock and the ETS cover.
Because the neck is carved from a single, stable piece of wood, its geometry is precise, and stays that way.
For technicians, it’s a dream to service and adjust.
To ensure outstanding stability, acoustic performance, and reliability during transport, the Cantilevered Neck features a robust bolt-on assembly with metal inserts and precision reference pins. This design guarantees consistent alignment and long-term dependability.
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