But a … Maple vs. maple with a separate (maple) fretboard? Squier also has a version of this classic look with their Classic Vibe '50s Stratocaster. Discussion in 'Guitars' started by Adrian R, Sep 25, 2014. Maple vs Rosewood Fretboard Discussion in 'Stratocaster Discussion Forum' started by 70sReissue, Jun 30, 2011. The rosewood board on the '47 L-7 is almost as dark as ebony, and the "newer" guitars have more grain and color variation within the slab of … Rosewood is good, as long as the fretboard isn’t bone dry. I have not been able to feel the difference. 128. Thread starter Thetoygarden; Start date Aug 21, 2016; Prev. First Prev 2 of 3 Go to page. Rosewood was ALWAYS a cheaper wood to Ebony. But since I want to survive with least guitars possible (like, just one...), I choose rosewood. Joined: Jan 28, 2009 Messages: 6,730 Likes Received: 5,320 Location: Far North Chicago Burbs' I am looking at a guitar that has a baked maple fretboard. It’s one of the most expensive and heaviest woods in guitar creation today. Is there a difference in a rosewood vs maple neck in tone or am I just dealing with the normal guitar players G.A.S.? Then wash the excess fat with a dry cotton towel, and you’re all set. Ok so I'm going to be getting a Fender American Standard Strat soon. Most maple fretboards are lacquered over. The player is slow. One is laquered maple and the other rosewood and I feel like they play exactly the … I don't know why, but I feel "closer" to the maple fretboard. Maple vs Rosewood. Some folks can recognize the difference in sound in a … Rosewood is more porous than maple, since it's a softer wood, so it's favored by many guitarists who find the surfaces of maple fretboards too slippery. While the type of wood used in the fabrication of the guitar fretboard does have an impact on the overall tone of a guitar, the kind of wood is used for a fretboard has a greater impact on the overall feel and playability of an instrument. I especially like black body + maple fretboard combo. The hardness gives you the resistance to wear, and the natural oils give you the "slick" feel. The first type would give you a brighter and "snappier" tone, while the second group gives darker and mellower tones. Baked Maple Vs. Rosewood Fretboards....Help! howardken52, Jun 30, 2011 #2. Its just not true. Since rosewood is … A maple fretboard or a rosewood fretboard is not slow. You wouldn’t do that to the lighter maple … massacre. Video of the one that got away... and yes, I would have paid to have the guitar shipped back to the U.S. Maple vs Rosewood. But that wouldn't fool tools, of course. Roast maple can but not always be less prone to warping and change from climate. When it comes to all-maple necks, the first guitar that comes to mind for most people is the classic look of the Fender Stratocaster in Sunburst, such as the American Original '50s Stratocaster (seen above.) Originally, … Likely the most widespread fingerboard tone wood in circulation, Rosewood is the preferred option for the majority of guitar players. level 2. Rosewood. I think maple looks better with unpainted Fender/Squier headstocks, and I like the feel of maple better than rosewood. The rosewood vs maple fretboard argument is basically an aesthetic choice for me. Humulus Strat-Talker. Stupid, I know, but I do play more freely somehow with the maple FB. I'd love that guitar so much I might actually get GOOD at playing guitar from all the hours I'd spend practicing on it. When I joined this group in 2008, I was about guitars 90%, about basses 10%. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE! 2. For the fretboard, the difference in tone is small but the difference in feel can be big. Page 1 ... Everybody on here will tell you maple vs. rosewood is a matter of personal preference. weelie, Dec 31, 2009. weelie, Dec 31, 2009 #33. Although maple is a hard wood, ebony is harder and will wear better. I like the look, feel, and less maintenance. It's a player's bass. Posts: 725. In this article we’re going to analyze the most popular types of necks in today’s guitar world: maple and rosewood. You may think that the fretboard only affects the feel and playability of the guitar. Rosewood on Fender basses just feels and looks too formal. This is a case where there's definitely more than just two choices. as 1780, but others place it quite a bit above that. Interestingly, some sources do list morado (pau ferro, santos "rosewood" etc.) I prefer ebony though. Aug 21, 2016 #21 The best Strat I ever played had a beautiful birds eye maple neck and maple fetboard and it was fast and snappy. You playing skills do not improve because you have a maple fretboard instead of a rosewood fretboard. I have owned basses with rosewood, but I still prefer maple. There are all-rosewood necks (such as the limited edition Fenders), and those are rather different. Yeah +1 for Warmoth too! Next Last. A lot of the feel comes from the fretwork as opposed to the fretboard, but I currently own a maple fretboard equipped guitar and I miss the whole process of applying lemon-oil to a rosewood fretboard. I feel roast maple, vulcanized maple whatever you call it on average is a generally more stable material, but to me it does not mean better. In fact my two favorite necks, as far as the “feel” of the fretboard goes, are not rosewood or maple. And hit LIKE if you like... More Complete Tests of Each Guitar HERE! This new neck happens to be maple and I didn't think it would effect my sound much at all, but it clearly has in some respects. My JTV-69 (with a rosewood fingerboard) was overdue for either a fret job or neck replacement and I found a JTV-69 neck for sale, so went with that. One thing you can’t argue is that the different types of wood affect the aesthetic of the guitar. I added the humbucker) and the keeper next to it. The common woods used in the fretboard vary drastically in color from a light cream color, like maple, all the way to a dark black color, like ebony. Joined: Oct 12, … And if the maple board and neck are all one piece, as they are on my Squier VM P, then even better. Posts: 5,558. The very best approach to look after a rosewood fretboard would be to use oil to it (preferably coconut or coconut oil) and spread it around it. 11-13-2011 … Go. Henk You guitar’s fretboard is where the action happens. it's a slow growing tree, so the price reflected that, and it … Going by my experience, I'd go with the latter. Enough fretting. I'm not sure I can hear much tone variation between the fretboards on my guitars, but I can feel slight textural differences, which impact my fingering in subtle ways. Messages 4,847. But I got used to it on my EC Strat. Maple guitar fretboards. A lot of builders and luthiers throw it around as if its superior, more resonant etc. dbrian66 said: ↑ I am funny … Some guitarists claimed that they can distinguish the fretboard material of the guitar mainly from the sound it produced. Joined: Jun 12, 2019 Location: Los Angeles . Aug 21, 2020 #14. jamesepowell Tele-Holic. This is not really a "vs" kind of thread. 1 of 3 Go to page. On the plus side, my clean sounds have more note definition playing chords and I have more natural sustain, … Also to add, To me Maple vs. Rosewood is an esthetic choice. Rosewood vs. Messages 1,156. Joined: Jun 17, 2011 Location: Indiana. Its a marketed material because so little is known to most about it. 1. But I've owned about 12 different guitars of various models in the last couple years, (trying to find the perfect fit) and I've come to this conclusion: -I like the feel of … Also, since the grains of the … Maple Vs Rosewood Fretboards FAQs 1. Others feel that the fingerboard wood has no effect on the guitar tone, especially once you turn up the gain, and add effects. If … Now, it's … A maple fretboard comes with a tremendous amount of high overtones. I think rosewood is also just prettier, as good ebony tends to be your basic black. Maple vs Rosewood fretboards? Maybe I'm splitting hairs. Feel vs Sound. I like all 3 fretboards, I think all 3 look awesome. … I know I wouldn't be able to tell a difference soundwise between the two in a blind test. Maple vs Rosewood fretboard Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by sixx788, Sep 1, 2008. DHart Poster Extraordinaire Gold Supporter. What is different is the feel of the fretboard. I've been playing for 12 years and I have two strats. Messages: 146. If you bought a guitar, chances were that it would be outfitted with one of these three, as their density, strength, hardness, and pore shape made them ideal to withstand the rigors of guitar playing. Polishing the frets and cleaning the fretboard with wire wool, applying the oil, and then a final rub-down to bring everything up to sheen is a labor of love. The fretboard wood affects the feel of a guitar much more than the sound. Appearance-wise, maple is light and typically configured in a beautiful way. 3 years ago. But if you replace half the … dbrian66, Dec 14, 2020. dbrian66, Dec 14, 2020 #51. radiotech, 65refinyellow, shingh2002 and 1 other person like this. Historically, there were two types; the relatively common Indian Rosewood, and the rarer Brazilian Rosewood. When that finish wears off, the wood starts to get dirty. Add a rosewood fretboard, and a maple neck’s tonal character becomes a little warmer and sweeter, with more sparkle in the highs and thicker lows (tending towards looser). 1; 2; 3; Next. DoctorKillmore Squier-Meister. 6. share. But, somehow, it’s unfair to the fretboard tonewood. I am guessing that you mean rosewood vs. maple fretboards, not necks. I have a thing for … Discussion in 'Bad Dog Cafe' started by Matt Sarad, Aug 21, 2020. I must add though that the fact it has closer pores than rosewood, could make it feel a little harder. I am forever torn. Love the classic rosewood on my sunburst P too, it's a classic for sure, also, it shows dirt less. It's really just a matter of figuring out which one feels better on your … Adrian R Well-Known Member Silver Supporting Member. Love the feel of all of them. Aug 21, 2016 #1 Maybe I'm crazy. Feel vs Sound. The tight, nearly filtered bass is harmonic and you can vary pick attacks. One of the very common questions is how different types of necks and fretboard materials affect the sound and the playing of the guitars. Also as you can see in the above photo, rosewood can very greatly in color and grain. Maple has a smoother feel, but rosewood gives a warmer tone. You would have to play both side by side to test them. Next Last. You'd either have a Fender or a Fender inspired guitar that has a maple neck and fretboard (one piece neck), alder body, and single-coil pickups. This is literally where your fingers make the music, and finding the right combination of tone and feel is very important. For a fretboard, most of the difference is aesthetics. Report Save. Nov 19, 2017 Yorkshire. Great feel. Yeah +1 for Warmoth too! Gold Supporting Member. 1,142. Just as you may prefer different body and neck … A good tone of a guitar is derived from the combination of different tonewoods, which includes the fretboard material. Go. Can anyone point out the major … Maple. The more I play the JB I put together from an AmPro body and an AmPro righty neck, the more I like it. Thread starter Thetoygarden; Start date Aug 21, 2016; 1; 2; 3; Next. Maple can feel a bit dry or you notice the fretboard more. I've seen/played/owned many rosewood fretboard guitars which had some form of pitting on the rosewood at several positions on the board. beagle Squier-holic. I need to play on more maple fretboards to see if I can really tell the difference. If you can hear a difference, you can decide which tone best suits … Thetoygarden Member. The other thing about maple is the fret board is finished and wears fiarly fast, looking grey.. fenderchamp likes this. Here are the main options — Rosewood, Maple, Ebony, Granadillo and Richlite. Rosewood or Ebony I never feel the board at all. frednic, Pick_n_Strum and Matt Sarad like this. In fact, strat bodies made … I feel I can fake most tones better on rosewood, but, well, one Fender, maple is the one. There are several types of wood used for making a guitar, with maple and rosewood being two of the most popular for fretboards. My first bass had a maple fretboard. Another neck that I don't really see anymore but … I love the ebony look on my black sugar stingray, with the roasted maple neck combo. How Do I Take Good Care Of Rosewood Fretboard? Mar 31, 2020 #11. Jan 2, 2010 Long Island, NY. All I really have experience with is rosewood. Aesthetic. It is slight and subtle. Rosewood VS Maple fingerboard. ... I’ve come to prefer a lacquered maple neck. As soon as I get my tax return I'm getting my first custom guitar from there. A lacquered hard maple fingerboard, perhaps, is different enough to stand out in a blind test, but I agree with some others posts...one un-sealed, open-grain fretboard sounds a lot like another to me. One is ebony and the other is a carbon-fiber glass epoxy. It's all psychology. Rosewood. I didn't even realize they played differently. The most common material used for a guitar fretboard, rosewood sounds rich. Cheers, Steve Last edited by Steve Z; 11-13-2011 at 06:09 PM. The type of wood used for the fretboard can have an impact on the tone. And if your hands sweat a lot while you play, you may find maple fretboards become too slick. How is that so? Because it’s so hard, ebony has a fantastic surface and feel, which makes it a delight to play. Ebony vs rosewood? Rosewood was ALWAYS a cheaper wood to Ebony. But I'm genuinely curious what most people's experience is regarding how rosewood wears when compared to maple, in specific when it comes to pitting. The other option is the classic Gibson type of combo with the rosewood fingerboard, mahogany neck, mahogany body, and humbucker pickups. It's to die for man. There is more than just rosewood and maple!

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