acoustic rosewood vs mahogany

[spule85]

looking at some acoustics found two that im keen on, one has rosewood back and sides - spruce top.

the other is similar just mahogany. now these are online pages ive seen and cant actually play them.

or if any one has experience with marquez acoustics let me know.

im not looking for anything expensive just something to jam on.

tah

 

[jeremy]

Re: acoustic rosewood vs mahogany

mahogany typically will have a more middy tone, rosewood a deeper bass

never heard of the brand

 

[Philcguitars]

Re: acoustic rosewood vs mahogany

My best Guitar buddy, has a Mahoganny Martin. It plays beautifully, and sounds great.

It looks terrible, the wood wears from pic scratches really easily, and on the two occasions it's been knocked over at a gig, the resulting hole has had to be repaired!

Sounds great - Not that practical in my opinion if you want an expensive guitar to really last!

Jeremy's tonal description is A1. Strangely My mate is also a Jeremy!

 

[scottish]

Re: acoustic rosewood vs mahogany

as mentioned, jeremy has the tonal description spot on. I find that regular sized mahogany guitars record way better if you are mic'ing it, whereas 000 sized rosewood guitars seem to sound better mic'd.

 

[spule85]

Re: acoustic rosewood vs mahogany

well i dont record or even play live yet. so im just down fo jammin with friend the brand is an east australian hand made - semi hand made? acoustic company. look goo but are cheaper than you usual brand names and i assume because its not a brand name... i think i might think about it and have a look around some more thanks.