I was wondering about my neck and the maple used for it. Its a FSR American Standard, note the dark circle on the 1st fret between the 3rd and 4th strings, I dunno much about wood types and shapes, can you guys tell me more about it ?

Nothing to worry about my friend! IMO

Thanks fhopkins. You know how we strat lovers can be sensitive to every detail about our girls.
I was wondering if anyone can explain me the maple woods and why this particular piece is that way.

Hi joaokorb: it looks like a very tiny bit of "figure" - a unique pattern in the grain. Absolutely nothing to worry about. It just means you can more easily pick you guitar out of a police line up.

Which is nice.

Cheers - C

Go figure ?
Thanks Ceri!

It looks like a lost bird eye!
Random trees are full of them and worth many $$$.

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WTF birds eye on my neck ?
Is that a good thing then ? Some mojo added ?

Be fair, it's better than something else a bird might do on your neck...

- C

That is, and well spotted bettween 3 & 4!

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E.J. Strat 2006
American special tele (2011) with custom shop nocaster pu
Mexican Jazz bass fretless
Gibson Howard Roberts
Ibanez Roadstar II
MESA Express 5:25

So it is a mojo plus ?

Its just a little charactor. It goes a long way and its a reminder to you that the guitar is unique and all yours!

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All that is, is a knot in the wood. In your particular situation, it is irrelevant for all intents and purposes.

The real question is, is a bird in the hand worth two in the bush?

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You dig?

Thanks Martian. Your opinion is very important to me.
Those birds were not able to find a bush for themselves. So lets foolaround!