Members toastman Posted November 20, 2008 Members Share Posted November 20, 2008 So I've finally decided to get a strat. But I can't decide which neck i want. For those of you who have tried both, please tell me your opinions on these necks and why you chose the one you did. Thx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Strat87 Posted November 20, 2008 Members Share Posted November 20, 2008 I like the feel of maple personally, but I would not rule out a guitar because it has rosewood. play both and see what you prefer. This will turn into a multipage thread arguing tonal difference (or the lack thereof) between the two. So sit back and enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members clay sails Posted November 20, 2008 Members Share Posted November 20, 2008 Maple. Why? Because I love it on strats and teles. It is a "hard" sound, and I can see the strings better against it so I can play better. However. Rosewood is the neck on my favorite guitar ever (PRS SE Santana II). So: either one is good. Go with your ears and your gut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bro Blue Posted November 20, 2008 Members Share Posted November 20, 2008 I love the way maple looks on a Strat, but the finish on a lot of maple necks is too sticky for me. I have a MIM with maple that does not, which is why I bought it. Every other guitar I own has a rosewood board because I like they way they play better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members niceguy Posted November 20, 2008 Members Share Posted November 20, 2008 The 08 American maple necks are incredible; they have a super-shiny gloss on the fretboard. That alone was a major, major reason I chose maple over rosewood. It just looks and feels incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members orourke Posted November 20, 2008 Members Share Posted November 20, 2008 I perfer the sonic warmth of rosewood but love the look of maple. For me sound trumps looks. Rosewood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wagdog Posted November 20, 2008 Members Share Posted November 20, 2008 I like 'em both. I have a '74, maple board, LOVE it. I have an srv sig strat, not rosewood, not maple, pao ferro (sort of like rosewood), love it too. I think the maple is a little more slippery. My two bullets have rosewood, like them, but not as much as the other two. You really can't go wrong. I'd say if in doubt, go with a maple board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hecticone Posted November 20, 2008 Members Share Posted November 20, 2008 The neck on my Anderson is both. Maple neck with a madagascar rosewood fret board.For whatever thats worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jordan8865 Posted November 20, 2008 Members Share Posted November 20, 2008 I like the way a maple neck looks more on a strat. I like the feel of both so it just comes down to looks for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Another Brick Posted November 20, 2008 Members Share Posted November 20, 2008 As someone who isn't very good, I can see what I am doing better with my maple board strat. I wish my LP was maple as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Strat87 Posted November 20, 2008 Members Share Posted November 20, 2008 I have an srv sig strat, (with) pao ferro (sort of like rosewood) Me too! I love how the pao ferro darkens over time, especially where you play most. I think it looks great! So to elaborate on my initial post I have strats with maple, rosewood, and pao ferro and love 'em all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Doctor Morbius Posted November 20, 2008 Members Share Posted November 20, 2008 I love both and think both look good in most situations. So for me it boils down to what looks best cosmetically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Griffin Posted November 20, 2008 Members Share Posted November 20, 2008 Don't choose based on the inherent sound qualities of the two woods. Unplugged, my 08 Am standard w/rosewood is brighter and snappier than my 07 Am deluxe w/maple- even after installing new stamped steel saddles on the 07. I don't prefer one over the other, as far as feel. Both are great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Scoogs Posted November 20, 2008 Members Share Posted November 20, 2008 Both are great.. But I prefer maple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ganjaseed Posted November 20, 2008 Members Share Posted November 20, 2008 I like the way a maple neck looks more on a strat. I like the feel of both so it just comes down to looks for me. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DaleH Posted November 20, 2008 Members Share Posted November 20, 2008 From the replies so far it looks like you will have to get both.Like said already just play some and find the one that feels right to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members z28talon Posted November 20, 2008 Members Share Posted November 20, 2008 Maple. For most finishes, I like the look of a strat or tele with maple. Look at it this way. You can go with rosewood or maple now and in the near future get another strat with the other neck. It just gives you a reason to start planning your "next" guitar purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Schtang Posted November 20, 2008 Members Share Posted November 20, 2008 Rosewood (sweeter and mellow) sounding. Maple - too harsh and bright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GAS Man Posted November 20, 2008 Members Share Posted November 20, 2008 I perfer the sonic warmth of rosewood but love the look of maple. For me sound trumps looks. Rosewood. I'm pretty much on the same page. I can either way on the looks category. To me maple just looks more vintage. Rosewood looks more uptown. I think a strat benefits a bit from the warmth of a little rosie. I've got like 10 of the buggers and they include maple, rosewood and ebony. A bigger consideration for tone is the body wood. There I'm mostly an alder fan. Although the ash is cool for when you want that extra definition to the tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members steve_man Posted November 20, 2008 Members Share Posted November 20, 2008 I personally prefer maple on a Fender...but I've owned both, and they are both great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members atxstrat Posted November 20, 2008 Members Share Posted November 20, 2008 eh, truthfully i can be pretty happy with either. I like the rosewood tone more I like the maple feel and look more The only thing you can do is just by two american strats, one rosewood, one maple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Blarney Stone Posted November 20, 2008 Members Share Posted November 20, 2008 So I've finally decided to get a strat. But I can't decide which neck i want. For those of you who have tried both, please tell me your opinions on these necks and why you chose the one you did.Thx maple!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fireproof777 Posted November 20, 2008 Members Share Posted November 20, 2008 Maple...better sustain, great looks & very bright. You won't be disapointed either way, but it seems Rosewood is too common (great sounding wood as well). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members VintageToneGuy Posted November 20, 2008 Members Share Posted November 20, 2008 I've had both, but much prefer Maple over Rosewood because it just plays better to me. vtg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Faber Posted November 20, 2008 Members Share Posted November 20, 2008 I perfer the sonic warmth of rosewood but love the look of maple. For me sound trumps looks. Rosewood. This Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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