Baked necks and baked fretboards

[Open lane]

Hello,

I've been looking into building a suhr guitar some time next year (still torn between that and a couple of other brands).


They have options for baked necks and baked fretboards. I love the look of the baked board more than the baked neck but from what i gather, a baked neck is supposed to resonate better.

Will a guitar with a baked fretboard make the guitar resonate better without the neck being roasted? Or is the ultimate combination tonewise to have both roasted?


Looking forward to any opinions, as i continuing evolving and fantasizing about my dream guitar!!

 

[treyhaislip]

Re: Baked necks and baked fretboards

Can't really A/B test it as my understanding is the wood has to be roasted before made into a neck.

For electrics now I only used Roasted woods–feels great, looks fantastic, adds stability and doesn't require a finish. I get my necks Roasted with Quartersawn Maple which makes it one of the most stable necks before adding Graphite Rods or multiple-laminates. I love the way my guitars sound with them, but can't say "better"

I would say if you are wanting a stable neck being close to traditional then get a Roasted Maple neck.

 

[Open lane]

Re: Baked necks and baked fretboards

Thanks, man!