What are people's opinions about which one makes a better guitar neck for heavy metal lead playing. I have one guitar with each and they both have strengths and weaknesses. However, the guitars are so different, Gibson LP and Ibanez RG I don't feel I can really compare them. I'm looking 2 guitars of the same model with maple or mahogony necks. What do you think are the strengths and weaknesses of each?
mahogony vs maple
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rocksoldier
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Re: mahogony vs maple
The maple would be a little brighter and snappier i guess...
I would choose maple, just because it doesn´t require a hard finish the same way a mahoghany one does, i just love oiled necks
If that´s not an issue just go for the sound that you prefer.
And may i ask what guitar you are looking at? :wink:
usagi said:
The maple would be a little brighter and snappier i guess...
I would choose maple, just because it doesn´t require a hard finish the same way a mahoghany one does, i just love oiled necks
If that´s not an issue just go for the sound that you prefer.
And may i ask what guitar you are looking at? :wink:
TwilightOdyssey
Darkness on the edge of Tone
Re: mahogony vs maple
I have 2 solid maple guitars ... perfect for soloing!
I wouldn't use any other.
Here's a sample
http://www.soundclick.com/bands/0/twilightodysseymusic.htm
I have 2 solid maple guitars ... perfect for soloing!
I wouldn't use any other.
Here's a sample
http://www.soundclick.com/bands/0/twilightodysseymusic.htm
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aleclee
Major General GAS
Re: mahogony vs maple
I guess I see things a little differently from most of the posts above.
For lead playing, I prefer mahogany because it has a fatter tone that won't get so shrill in the upper registers. For rhythm playing, I prefer maple because it has slightly better clarity at high gain.
I guess I see things a little differently from most of the posts above.
For lead playing, I prefer mahogany because it has a fatter tone that won't get so shrill in the upper registers. For rhythm playing, I prefer maple because it has slightly better clarity at high gain.
Kac
Hootersologist
Re: mahogony vs maple
There are certain circumstances where I would choose either one.
Dave Mustaine and Mick Thompson have mohogany necks and they can both shred, but I look at them both more as rhythm players...
Eddie Van Halen and George Lynch both have maple necks and they are definetly thought of more as lead players.
Now, where both neck materials can be used for some awesome shredding. I'm gonna give the maple neck an A+ for 80's shredding and that is why I would pick it over mohogany.
Rock On :13:
There are certain circumstances where I would choose either one.
Dave Mustaine and Mick Thompson have mohogany necks and they can both shred, but I look at them both more as rhythm players...
Eddie Van Halen and George Lynch both have maple necks and they are definetly thought of more as lead players.
Now, where both neck materials can be used for some awesome shredding. I'm gonna give the maple neck an A+ for 80's shredding and that is why I would pick it over mohogany.
Rock On :13:
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Old Ghost
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Re: mahogony vs maple
+1 I couldn't have said better.
aleclee said:
+1 I couldn't have said better.
lex666
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Re: mahogony vs maple
I say it depends on the tone U R looking 4:
For a brighter lead or rhythm tone go with maple.
For a warmer or blusier or "heavy" tone go with mahogany.
Both can be used for Metal. I don't think one is necessarily better than the other. Its just the tone U R after... Maiden uses both...
I say it depends on the tone U R looking 4:
For a brighter lead or rhythm tone go with maple.
For a warmer or blusier or "heavy" tone go with mahogany.
Both can be used for Metal. I don't think one is necessarily better than the other. Its just the tone U R after... Maiden uses both...
Sozos
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Re: mahogony vs maple
The best neck for metal soloing is for sure the maple neck of a Jackson USA king V. It is obviously narrower than other Jacksons and it is specifically detailed for soloing. The Ibanez Prestige necks are almost as fast as that but I don't remember the wood they are made of. I own a Jackson warrior USA and I ve compared it to the other two necks. It is really as a Pestige but the king V is the fastest of all and it is made of maple, so...
The best neck for metal soloing is for sure the maple neck of a Jackson USA king V. It is obviously narrower than other Jacksons and it is specifically detailed for soloing. The Ibanez Prestige necks are almost as fast as that but I don't remember the wood they are made of. I own a Jackson warrior USA and I ve compared it to the other two necks. It is really as a Pestige but the king V is the fastest of all and it is made of maple, so...
Quencho092
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Re: mahogony vs maple
well, an HH strat sounds damn good IMO. 2 PAF's in a strat were the original iron maiden tone formula, not a bad idea. I really would like to build someting like this one of these days.
well, an HH strat sounds damn good IMO. 2 PAF's in a strat were the original iron maiden tone formula, not a bad idea. I really would like to build someting like this one of these days.
kherman
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Re: mahogony vs maple
I've heard great tones done on both types of woods.
George Lynch = All maple ESPs.
John Sykes = Gibson LPs.
Maple is bright and punchy.
Mahogany is dark and bold.
Hard rock maple one piece necks are less likely to twist or break as easy.
Mahogany one piece necks are notoriously known for breaking at the headstock, and have a greater chance of twisting. Many companies like Hamer USA, Carvin, and others will use a 2 or 3 piece laminated mahogany neck with the grains opposing each other to add strength and prevent twisting.
Kent
I've heard great tones done on both types of woods.
George Lynch = All maple ESPs.
John Sykes = Gibson LPs.
Maple is bright and punchy.
Mahogany is dark and bold.
Hard rock maple one piece necks are less likely to twist or break as easy.
Mahogany one piece necks are notoriously known for breaking at the headstock, and have a greater chance of twisting. Many companies like Hamer USA, Carvin, and others will use a 2 or 3 piece laminated mahogany neck with the grains opposing each other to add strength and prevent twisting.
Kent
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Nite_Maresz_25
on Elm Streetologist
Re: mahogony vs maple
but i didnt know mick used mohogany necks.
I will take a mohogany body (with maple top if its figured) and maple neck with rosewood board anyday
Mick has mohogany necks on his ibz's??? I wouldnt really call mick a rhythm player (but then again i wouldnt call jim a rhythm player either) I think in slipknot jim and mick are both hella good and I would just consider them both lead guitarist, cause sometimes micks does leads and jim does rhythm stuff and sometimes vise versa(sp?)Kac said:
but i didnt know mick used mohogany necks.
I will take a mohogany body (with maple top if its figured) and maple neck with rosewood board anyday
