Mahogany vs maple neck
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Dave Locher
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Re: Mahogany vs maple neck
If you are talking about necks with a tilt-back headstock like Gibsons then I would argue the maple is less likely to break if the guitar is dropped or knocked over. If that is what you mean by durability then maple is more durable.
But if the guitar never falls off a stand then it won't matter other than mahogany dings and dents easier.
If you are talking about necks with a tilt-back headstock like Gibsons then I would argue the maple is less likely to break if the guitar is dropped or knocked over. If that is what you mean by durability then maple is more durable.
But if the guitar never falls off a stand then it won't matter other than mahogany dings and dents easier.
toowrongfoo
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Re: Mahogany vs maple neck
I'm also chiming in on the harder/softer front.
I have a Carvin that is a Mahogany neck and it's softer than maple. It's obvious. Also, on that neck, it needed to be 1200 gritted down from what they did. But now it's ace. But it's kinda soft.
I'd never recommend one where you have a choice frankly.
I'm also chiming in on the harder/softer front.
I have a Carvin that is a Mahogany neck and it's softer than maple. It's obvious. Also, on that neck, it needed to be 1200 gritted down from what they did. But now it's ace. But it's kinda soft.
I'd never recommend one where you have a choice frankly.
Re: Mahogany vs maple neck
I'm guessing the OP is talking more about stability rather than durability.
If that's the case then don't worry because the truss-rod will work just as good with hog as it does with maple.
Also,most hog necks tend to be on the medium or thicker side compared to the Ibby-like shred-sticks which are usually maple or maple-based laminates.
I'm guessing the OP is talking more about stability rather than durability.
If that's the case then don't worry because the truss-rod will work just as good with hog as it does with maple.
Also,most hog necks tend to be on the medium or thicker side compared to the Ibby-like shred-sticks which are usually maple or maple-based laminates.
Re: Mahogany vs maple neck
I'm just curious as to why it needed to be sanded? You didn't like the finish or it was rough? or was it because it was mahogany? or am I misunderstanding the post? I typically prefer unfinished or satin necks as well but haven't owned a mahogany necked guitar yet but interested in buying an SG
I'm just curious as to why it needed to be sanded? You didn't like the finish or it was rough? or was it because it was mahogany? or am I misunderstanding the post? I typically prefer unfinished or satin necks as well but haven't owned a mahogany necked guitar yet but interested in buying an SG
treyhaislip
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Re: Mahogany vs maple neck
Baseball bats are made out of Ash and Maple
I would say most Maple I've dealt with is much harder/tougher than Mahogany. But if terms of a guitar I really don't think there is much of a difference if you treat them right. I've known Maple and Mahogany necks to warp and be damaged due abuse and improper care. (I do have to mention that SRV could trash his Strat on stage and it would still play lol)
Baseball bats are made out of Ash and Maple
I would say most Maple I've dealt with is much harder/tougher than Mahogany. But if terms of a guitar I really don't think there is much of a difference if you treat them right. I've known Maple and Mahogany necks to warp and be damaged due abuse and improper care. (I do have to mention that SRV could trash his Strat on stage and it would still play lol)
Re: Mahogany vs maple neck
Did you re-oil (tung) after you sanded it?
Might want to do that if you haven't already because it will not be sealed otherwise.
Did you re-oil (tung) after you sanded it?
Might want to do that if you haven't already because it will not be sealed otherwise.
toowrongfoo
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toowrongfoo
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Re: Mahogany vs maple neck
I should correct myself slightly;
Oil finishes are not really entirely sealed and actually need a good mineral-oiling once or twice a year depending on climate.
This will help keep the "buffer-zone" (which is what oil-finishes really are) properly serving it's purpose.
I should correct myself slightly;
Oil finishes are not really entirely sealed and actually need a good mineral-oiling once or twice a year depending on climate.
This will help keep the "buffer-zone" (which is what oil-finishes really are) properly serving it's purpose.
toowrongfoo
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Re: Mahogany vs maple neck
I hear ya.
But still, it's the softest neck of any neck I have bass or guitar. Very soft and the 1200 grit sand job is because it's very porous (I think that is right) and kinda, how should I say, the grain kinda started coming through? Not sure I'm explaining that right.
Anyways, to wrap, if you get something with a mahogany neck, my suggestion is to look into a "satin" finish vs a natural. Maybe others are different but it's the only thing I even think about. Otherwise, Carvin makes one nasty *****en kit.
I hear ya.
But still, it's the softest neck of any neck I have bass or guitar. Very soft and the 1200 grit sand job is because it's very porous (I think that is right) and kinda, how should I say, the grain kinda started coming through? Not sure I'm explaining that right.
Anyways, to wrap, if you get something with a mahogany neck, my suggestion is to look into a "satin" finish vs a natural. Maybe others are different but it's the only thing I even think about. Otherwise, Carvin makes one nasty *****en kit.
Re: Mahogany vs maple neck
Now that's it been a few years with mine I kind of agree with you,,,,but more because I really don't need the additional chore of oiling twice/yr.
So yours was a Carvin kit-build? I wonder if the kit-necks go through the same guys that do their custom-build guitars?
My dc125 full-hog came with a very smooth neck,,,no graininess at all.
But I have felt hog necks before that were let get too dry or just not sanded-out well enough, just like you're saying.
Definitely helps to keep them oiled as recommended so that the grains stay full so-to-speak,,,,,,same as with a rosewood board.
Now that's it been a few years with mine I kind of agree with you,,,,but more because I really don't need the additional chore of oiling twice/yr.
So yours was a Carvin kit-build? I wonder if the kit-necks go through the same guys that do their custom-build guitars?
My dc125 full-hog came with a very smooth neck,,,no graininess at all.
But I have felt hog necks before that were let get too dry or just not sanded-out well enough, just like you're saying.
Definitely helps to keep them oiled as recommended so that the grains stay full so-to-speak,,,,,,same as with a rosewood board.
Re: Mahogany vs maple neck
If they are a commercial product they will.
And 'baked maple' is not under the umbrella of 'maple' here. It needs to be separated.
If they are a commercial product they will.
And 'baked maple' is not under the umbrella of 'maple' here. It needs to be separated.
