Members Loghead Posted July 16, 2006 Author Members Share Posted July 16, 2006 Looks are important. I mean, if I'm going to spend that much for a guitar, I damn sure want it to be a pretty one. But maple? I guess it looks good. Somebody said that shredder/metal guitars come in dark colors, so I suppose maple would look better on a black guitar (I guess). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Loghead Posted July 16, 2006 Author Members Share Posted July 16, 2006 Maple boards sound bright. I've always assumed that's one of the reasons I've found Telecasters far too bright. Those things are downright screechy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Megadeth7684 Posted July 16, 2006 Members Share Posted July 16, 2006 Originally posted by Loghead Maple boards sound bright. I've always assumed that's one of the reasons I've found Telecasters far too bright. Those things are downright screechy. Yup, maple is very bright, and it's found on alder guitars a lot of times, which only adds to the brightness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Megadeth7684 Posted July 16, 2006 Members Share Posted July 16, 2006 Originally posted by Loghead Looks are important. I mean, if I'm going to spend that much for a guitar, I damn sure want it to be a pretty one. But maple? I guess it looks good. Somebody said that shredder/metal guitars come in dark colors, so I suppose maple would look better on a black guitar (I guess). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members potaetoes Posted July 16, 2006 Members Share Posted July 16, 2006 i don't think maple sounds all that bright, just clear. suhr's comparison of fretboard woods is pretty good: http://suhrguitars.com/wood.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Matter-Eater Lad Posted July 16, 2006 Members Share Posted July 16, 2006 Originally posted by Loghead Maple boards sound bright. I've always assumed that's one of the reasons I've found Telecasters far too bright. Those things are downright screechy. Yeah. I'm sure it's the fretboard wood. Right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Megadeth7684 Posted July 16, 2006 Members Share Posted July 16, 2006 Originally posted by potaetoes i don't think maple sounds all that bright, just clear. suhr's comparison of fretboard woods is pretty good: http://suhrguitars.com/wood.aspx They don't offer ebony fretboards? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Matter-Eater Lad Posted July 16, 2006 Members Share Posted July 16, 2006 Originally posted by Megadeth7684 Yup, maple is very bright, and it's found on alder guitars a lot of times, which only adds to the brightness. You aren't very "bright", are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Megadeth7684 Posted July 16, 2006 Members Share Posted July 16, 2006 Originally posted by Matter-Eater Lad You aren't very "bright", are you? You're the dumbass if you can't tell the difference in sound between different woods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Loghead Posted July 16, 2006 Author Members Share Posted July 16, 2006 Originally posted by potaetoes i don't think maple sounds all that bright, just clear. suhr's comparison of fretboard woods is pretty good: http://suhrguitars.com/wood.aspx Interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members -=MYK=- Posted July 16, 2006 Members Share Posted July 16, 2006 Originally posted by Megadeth7684 Wrong. I call bull{censored}. Show us your studies where you concluded that changing the fretboard wood significantly changed the guitar's tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members Rand-O-Monium Posted July 16, 2006 Members Share Posted July 16, 2006 I don't have a problem with maple(esp 1-pc!!!),but the ratio is pretty much in favor for rosewood in my example. I think a future project is maybe a basswood strat w/a maple neck.Rosewood/basswood is kinda dark for my tastes,esp w/o a Floyd. Maple + Ash is too bright for my tastes,as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Randy Van Sykes Posted July 16, 2006 Members Share Posted July 16, 2006 Both...as well as looks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dave Owens Posted July 16, 2006 Members Share Posted July 16, 2006 Originally posted by Loghead Yes. Maple does sound brighter.While I've never really like that brightness, I'm willing to reconsider. What has always thrown me with maple boards is the slick finish. My fingers and the strings just slide all over the place. try unfinished maple..i use a product called "FretBoard Finishing Oil".from stewmac...works like a charm..makes the neck hard and slick..but not coated with that Poly {censored}...i hate poly on a strat.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Loghead Posted July 16, 2006 Author Members Share Posted July 16, 2006 I really wish I had offered a "looks" option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Deltones Posted July 16, 2006 Members Share Posted July 16, 2006 Originally posted by Rand-O-Monium Maple + Ash is too bright for my tastes,as well. That's my favorite combination. Got a MIM 50's RI Tele that I really dig, and my next guitar (G&L Legacy Special) will also have this wood combo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 17 Tubes Posted July 16, 2006 Members Share Posted July 16, 2006 I like feel and looks. It feels harder and smoother...The strings don't seem to dig in as easily. And looks...definitely looks...... a dark blue or black strat-style wiht a maple neck? Fugettaboutit. Very elegant looking.Even this cheap Squier looks better with a maple fretboard: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gafyagaton Posted July 16, 2006 Members Share Posted July 16, 2006 I prefer Maple necks that feel slippery like ice. I think maple looks ugly. Visually I prefer a darker fretboard............but nothing beats the icy feel of a properly finished maple neck. I tolerate the ugliness cause i like finger skating.. (but there is such thing as a {censored}ty maple neck. I'm about to replace one that feels like it was finished with crazyglue). I dont care about "tone" of various neck woods. the girl in the front row can't notice the difference. and with my EQ i can fool anyone who can tell the difference tonally between a maple, rosewood, ebony etc. (assuming anyone can) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members -=MYK=- Posted July 17, 2006 Members Share Posted July 17, 2006 Originally posted by -=MYK=- I call bull{censored}.Show us your studies where you concluded that changing the fretboard wood significantly changed the guitar's tone. pwnt LOL LOL LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cloudnine Posted July 17, 2006 Members Share Posted July 17, 2006 I doubt my ears are good enough to notice any difference in tone. I like it for feel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BlackElk Posted July 17, 2006 Members Share Posted July 17, 2006 Another vote for looks. 99% of guitars made it seems, other than fenders, have dark fingerboards. I love maple just because it stands out. If it was the other way around and everyone used maple, I'd probably be lusting for rosewood or ebony though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Loghead Posted July 17, 2006 Author Members Share Posted July 17, 2006 Originally posted by gafyagaton the girl in the front row can't notice the difference. and with my EQ i can fool anyone who can tell the difference tonally between a maple, rosewood, ebony etc. (assuming anyone can) That may be. I don't use one of those things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members -=MYK=- Posted July 17, 2006 Members Share Posted July 17, 2006 Originally posted by Loghead That may be. I don't use one of those things. You gonna get a new a guitar a? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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