I don't know if the Whiting American necks that I have are typical of their product, but I haven't been impressed with them. The necks that I have were bought when the grade were Gold, Silver, and Bronze. I have a yellow grizzly bronze or silver that has very inconsistent markings. Many of the feathers are not barred at all. I also have an olive grizzly neck that doesn't have enough web for my needs. I tie mainly bass bugs.