buckethead
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I was thinkin because well i like tone and i like wood:friday:
I like the sound from most mahogany bodies with rosewood boards.
I like the sound from most mahogany bodies with rosewood boards.
In your own opinion best tone wood
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NoOnesFang13
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Re: In your own opinion best tone wood
i dig on mahogany HSS guitars. the singles are warmer but still sound like a single (i dont like neck buckers). Notch tones are phat, and i would go with a bucker that sounds good with a 250k pot. (VHPAF) I actually designed a "signature" for myself... it actually looks alot like Andy Timmons' guitar... but with a different bridge pickup and creme covers.
not to come off as an jerk, but just a word of warning some of the guys on this forum just might see the comment that u like wood and call u out on it lol... but it will all be in good fun i assure u.
i dig on mahogany HSS guitars. the singles are warmer but still sound like a single (i dont like neck buckers). Notch tones are phat, and i would go with a bucker that sounds good with a 250k pot. (VHPAF) I actually designed a "signature" for myself... it actually looks alot like Andy Timmons' guitar... but with a different bridge pickup and creme covers.
not to come off as an jerk, but just a word of warning some of the guys on this forum just might see the comment that u like wood and call u out on it lol... but it will all be in good fun i assure u.
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ibanezrocks
HardtailPisser
Re: In your own opinion best tone wood
I'm thinking there would probably be more guys on here looking to vote for Ash than for Basswood... I'm unsure myself so I'm not going to vote, it would be between Alder and Mahogany for me.
I'm thinking there would probably be more guys on here looking to vote for Ash than for Basswood... I'm unsure myself so I'm not going to vote, it would be between Alder and Mahogany for me.
buckethead
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jerryjg
PinkElephantologist
Re: In your own opinion best tone wood
1) Brazillian Rosewood
2) Honduran Mahogany
3) Haiwaiin Koa
4) Korina( white limba)
5) Genuine Southen Swamp Ash
6)Alder
7) Big leag (soft)Maple
8) Indian Rosewood
9) Northern hard ash or Japanese Senn( different wood same properties)
10) Poplar
There are many other less well known and exotic(bizarre?) but not rare woods. Like Zebrawood, I think There are some exotic and scarce to rare rainforest woods like purple heart that way up there on the tone-scale.
1) Brazillian Rosewood
2) Honduran Mahogany
3) Haiwaiin Koa
4) Korina( white limba)
5) Genuine Southen Swamp Ash
6)Alder
7) Big leag (soft)Maple
8) Indian Rosewood
9) Northern hard ash or Japanese Senn( different wood same properties)
10) Poplar
There are many other less well known and exotic(bizarre?) but not rare woods. Like Zebrawood, I think There are some exotic and scarce to rare rainforest woods like purple heart that way up there on the tone-scale.
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Skaforlifeologist
Re: In your own opinion best tone wood
i like maple capped mahogany and ash the best. they're different tones for different vibes, but those 2 are my favorite.
i like maple capped mahogany and ash the best. they're different tones for different vibes, but those 2 are my favorite.
the guy who invented fire
Fuzzy. Guitars
Re: In your own opinion best tone wood
I think some guys have been reading internet BS...
It really depends on the guitar for me...for Fenders I really like a nice piece of swamp ash but I have several alder guitars that are really great too.
For Gibsons high quality and as light weight as possible Mahogany with or without a good maple top is also great but my limba Moderne is easily one of the best sounding guitars I've ever played much less owned...
If you move on to acoustic instruments thats a whole new and different ball of wax!
I think some guys have been reading internet BS...
It really depends on the guitar for me...for Fenders I really like a nice piece of swamp ash but I have several alder guitars that are really great too.
For Gibsons high quality and as light weight as possible Mahogany with or without a good maple top is also great but my limba Moderne is easily one of the best sounding guitars I've ever played much less owned...
If you move on to acoustic instruments thats a whole new and different ball of wax!
mrturtle_91
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Re: In your own opinion best tone wood
So far Alder as been my favourite, with a maple neck. Gives a very crisp, punchy sound that isn't overly bright, or overly warm. I've also tried a mahogany body, but I find mahogany a little too warm for my tastes.
So far Alder as been my favourite, with a maple neck. Gives a very crisp, punchy sound that isn't overly bright, or overly warm. I've also tried a mahogany body, but I find mahogany a little too warm for my tastes.
Christopher Caruana
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Re: In your own opinion best tone wood
do u have a link to that "make ur own signature guitar?"
i dig on mahogany HSS guitars. the singles are warmer but still sound like a single (i dont like neck buckers). Notch tones are phat, and i would go with a bucker that sounds good with a 250k pot. (VHPAF) I actually designed a "signature" for myself... it actually looks alot like Andy Timmons' guitar... but with a different bridge pickup and creme covers.
not to come off as an jerk, but just a word of warning some of the guys on this forum just might see the comment that u like wood and call u out on it lol... but it will all be in good fun i assure u.
do u have a link to that "make ur own signature guitar?"
NoOnesFang13
Active member
Re: In your own opinion best tone wood
http://www.nymphusa.com/kisekae/kisekaeE1.asp
actually mine would be a jackson... i hate their necks. But it was the closest to the body style i want.
http://www.nymphusa.com/kisekae/kisekaeE1.asp
actually mine would be a jackson... i hate their necks. But it was the closest to the body style i want.
Lucid_Lunatic
Rebelyellologist
Re: In your own opinion best tone wood
I dig Maple on Mahogany.
I dig Maple on Mahogany.
jalguitarman
Junior Member
Re: In your own opinion best tone wood
I think Alder is the best all around tone wood. Can be used in a traditional or modern context and fit the bill nicely either way.
I think Alder is the best all around tone wood. Can be used in a traditional or modern context and fit the bill nicely either way.
hanumanlangur
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Re: In your own opinion best tone wood
I like alder, simply because I know what I'm getting with it, and it has a fairly flat, clear response that doesn't color the tone a lot. "Mahogany" could be any number of things, but most of the time it's something kinda crappy.
I like alder, simply because I know what I'm getting with it, and it has a fairly flat, clear response that doesn't color the tone a lot. "Mahogany" could be any number of things, but most of the time it's something kinda crappy.
Dangerine49
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Re: In your own opinion best tone wood
Depends on the kind of guitar we're talking about. I like alder for Strats, ash for Teles, mahogany for Tele thinlines, etc., etc.
Depends on the kind of guitar we're talking about. I like alder for Strats, ash for Teles, mahogany for Tele thinlines, etc., etc.
Lazarus1140
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Re: In your own opinion best tone wood
My experience is limited to single coils guitars with either Alder or Ash bodies, and humbucker equiped guitars with Mahagony. Of those, I prefer the responsiveness of Alder.
I would love to try both an archtop (preferably 25" scale), and strat style flat top bolt neck with Koa bodies.
My experience is limited to single coils guitars with either Alder or Ash bodies, and humbucker equiped guitars with Mahagony. Of those, I prefer the responsiveness of Alder.
I would love to try both an archtop (preferably 25" scale), and strat style flat top bolt neck with Koa bodies.
Joelski
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Re: In your own opinion best tone wood
Had to go with Alder as Maple was conspicuously absent. Also, I don't think basswood would get many votes at all as it is pretty transparent (ie: most Ibanez' sound like Dimarzio's). As stated, nothing beats the sound of ash, or a maple-capped mahogany body... Needs multiple choices! Can't pick just one great sounding wood, otherwise we'd all only have one guitar! :friday:
Had to go with Alder as Maple was conspicuously absent. Also, I don't think basswood would get many votes at all as it is pretty transparent (ie: most Ibanez' sound like Dimarzio's). As stated, nothing beats the sound of ash, or a maple-capped mahogany body... Needs multiple choices! Can't pick just one great sounding wood, otherwise we'd all only have one guitar! :friday:
