Indian Laurel?

[GuitarDoc]

Re: Indian Laurel?

As long as the big companies don't get too far out and outrageous. They depend on being able to sell lots of each model, whereas the custom builder only has to sell one or two of his totally outrageous designs.

 

[ehdwuld]

Re: Indian Laurel?

I think guitarists will purchase whatever the company makes
They just look at numbers and are really conservative
No one wants to fail to make the numbers and get swept out

As long as the big companies don't get too far out and outrageous. They depend on being able to sell lots of each model, whereas the custom builder only has to sell one or two of his totally outrageous designs.

I meant to say large companies are conservative by nature
The CEO does want to go too far left field
He will be treated like Henry was

 

[zoot_rollo]

Re: Indian Laurel?

The future is so dark, I gotta wear shades.

I feel sorry for you guys coming up, and having to deal with the market out there.

oh yawn.

 

[Jacew]

Re: Indian Laurel?

I think the guitar community at large is attached to certain woods in an odd way. Guitar playing used to be one of the most rebellious things you can do, yet if big companies want to make any money, they have to keep using traditional woods or else the market won't support it.

I think the problem really lies in that market is used to see alternatives as just cost cutting methods or forced in like CITES. Not as a sensible, just as well working option.

Fenders relied on maple, alder and pine for practicality and it worked well. Now those seem like only acceptable options for more special woods, which is just bizarre.

 

[St_Genesius]

Re: Indian Laurel?

I like the look of laurel more than Pau Ferro. I've just never cottoned to the streakiness.

 

[Juanhanglo]

Re: Indian Laurel?

I have an ltd with a jatoba fretboard. Same thing. Really light in color, and dry looking.

Normally I wouldn't care, but I have developed an affinity for darker fretboards with binding and block inlays, and the light color just doesnt work for me.

Rosewood, ebony, or bust.

I think the easing of cites regulations will change this in the not too distant future.