ebony vs rosewood?
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JB_From_Hell
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Re: ebony vs rosewood?
I can't comment on the fretboard thing. However, I don't think the string-thru makes any difference in tuning stability. I prefer a 25.5" scale, as I like to detune, and also prefer the stiffer string feel. It's just one of those feel things
I can't comment on the fretboard thing. However, I don't think the string-thru makes any difference in tuning stability. I prefer a 25.5" scale, as I like to detune, and also prefer the stiffer string feel. It's just one of those feel things
the guy who invented fire
Fuzzy. Guitars
Re: ebony vs rosewood?
Rosewood VS Ebony...I can't say which is better for you. I prefer ebony over rosewood...I do not care for the feel of rosewood, I like the slick feel of ebony and maple better.
String through VS top loader tuning stability...I can't say about this...truth is with a good guitar, good tuners, a good nut, and a good set-up there should be no tuning problems. I do feel that String through gives more sustain, and IMO a more solid tone.
25.5 VS 24.75...the longer the scale the tighter the same guage strings will be at tension. Shorter scale guitars wil be "faster" due to the frets being ever so slightly closer to each other. De-tuning is better on longer scales.
usagi said:
Rosewood VS Ebony...I can't say which is better for you. I prefer ebony over rosewood...I do not care for the feel of rosewood, I like the slick feel of ebony and maple better.
String through VS top loader tuning stability...I can't say about this...truth is with a good guitar, good tuners, a good nut, and a good set-up there should be no tuning problems. I do feel that String through gives more sustain, and IMO a more solid tone.
25.5 VS 24.75...the longer the scale the tighter the same guage strings will be at tension. Shorter scale guitars wil be "faster" due to the frets being ever so slightly closer to each other. De-tuning is better on longer scales.
big_black
Opaqueologist
Re: ebony vs rosewood?
Yeah, what he said. To add one more thing, 25.5" gives a more defined edge to notes. With the same guage stings, 24.75" has a little bit more of a "loose" feel. Lately I've been using 10s on my 25.5" and 11s on my 24.75" guitars. They feel pretty close to each other.
In my experience, ebony is more dense. It has more of a "snap" to it, like maple but less pronounced.
I am a big fan of a the string-through bridge. IMO if you don't have a trem you may as well go that route. I have a stoptail too, but thinking in terms of energy transfer, it seems like the most sustain robbing desing out there. If your tuners are good, you stretch first, and you wrap the sting correctly you should have zero tuning problems.
the guy who invented fire said:
Yeah, what he said. To add one more thing, 25.5" gives a more defined edge to notes. With the same guage stings, 24.75" has a little bit more of a "loose" feel. Lately I've been using 10s on my 25.5" and 11s on my 24.75" guitars. They feel pretty close to each other.
In my experience, ebony is more dense. It has more of a "snap" to it, like maple but less pronounced.
I am a big fan of a the string-through bridge. IMO if you don't have a trem you may as well go that route. I have a stoptail too, but thinking in terms of energy transfer, it seems like the most sustain robbing desing out there. If your tuners are good, you stretch first, and you wrap the sting correctly you should have zero tuning problems.
drew_half_empty
Looking for Real Life
Re: ebony vs rosewood?
ebony is generally used on guitars that don't get enough high end snap with rosewood or maple
I'd say for metal you'd need rosewood
just get a compressor for soloing
ebony is generally used on guitars that don't get enough high end snap with rosewood or maple
I'd say for metal you'd need rosewood
just get a compressor for soloing
the guy who invented fire
Fuzzy. Guitars
Re: ebony vs rosewood?
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Gamera
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Re: ebony vs rosewood?
IMO ebony is a premium fretboard that has much of the "snap" and cosmetics of maple while having the durability and a smidge of the warmth of rosewood.
Every maple board I've played has "fit like a glove." It's totally smooth, looks fantastic on a Strat-like body, is very responsive and snappy, and looks killer with a white pickguard -- it looks as if the neck is an extension of the pickguard. Just look at the 50th anniv Strat models to see what I mean.
Rosewood looks plain (usually -- there are many variations in rosewood.) But it also has a natural warmth and a slight texture to it. And sometimes when you're playing agressively (as in metal) that slight texture "feedback" can feel really good. For metal applications I'd also agree that rosewood would be more suitable.
drew_half_empty said:
IMO ebony is a premium fretboard that has much of the "snap" and cosmetics of maple while having the durability and a smidge of the warmth of rosewood.
Every maple board I've played has "fit like a glove." It's totally smooth, looks fantastic on a Strat-like body, is very responsive and snappy, and looks killer with a white pickguard -- it looks as if the neck is an extension of the pickguard. Just look at the 50th anniv Strat models to see what I mean.
Rosewood looks plain (usually -- there are many variations in rosewood.) But it also has a natural warmth and a slight texture to it. And sometimes when you're playing agressively (as in metal) that slight texture "feedback" can feel really good. For metal applications I'd also agree that rosewood would be more suitable.
Quencho092
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Re: ebony vs rosewood?
hey drew, im digging the do. I have something similar, i like that rockabilly look.
hey drew, im digging the do. I have something similar, i like that rockabilly look.
7th Hell
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Re: ebony vs rosewood?
For shredding, many players prefer Ebony- it's what many call 'fast' feeling. The notes tend to be crisper and more well defined. Rosewood sounds 'warmer' and has a more rounded tone to it.
String-thru body bridges transmit more string vibration into the body wood, so theoretically, you end up with more tone and sustain. Compare the anchor points to the two small pivots of say a Floyd Rose tremolo. More connection = more tone, simple as that. TonePros is a company that makes locking bridges (for stop/tune-o-matic setups) that supposedly add more tone. Not much difference in the tuning-holding capabilities IMO.
Shorter scale lengthed guitars will be easier to play- the strings don't have to be tightened as much as a longer scale guitar's. This makes bending, tapping, pull-offs, etc... easier. Longer scaled guitars tend to have a better sound, IMO. Perhaps that's due to the string vibrating more on a longer scale. For shredding, many players prefer the longer scale because it gives them more room on the neck for fancy maneuvers!
For shredding, many players prefer Ebony- it's what many call 'fast' feeling. The notes tend to be crisper and more well defined. Rosewood sounds 'warmer' and has a more rounded tone to it.
String-thru body bridges transmit more string vibration into the body wood, so theoretically, you end up with more tone and sustain. Compare the anchor points to the two small pivots of say a Floyd Rose tremolo. More connection = more tone, simple as that. TonePros is a company that makes locking bridges (for stop/tune-o-matic setups) that supposedly add more tone. Not much difference in the tuning-holding capabilities IMO.
Shorter scale lengthed guitars will be easier to play- the strings don't have to be tightened as much as a longer scale guitar's. This makes bending, tapping, pull-offs, etc... easier. Longer scaled guitars tend to have a better sound, IMO. Perhaps that's due to the string vibrating more on a longer scale. For shredding, many players prefer the longer scale because it gives them more room on the neck for fancy maneuvers!
strat_master
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Re: ebony vs rosewood?
i dont knwo about the scale both have its ups and downs, but for fingerboard woods, i like both.
i dont knwo about the scale both have its ups and downs, but for fingerboard woods, i like both.
Johtosotku
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Re: ebony vs rosewood?
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