Maple or maple/ebony or rosewood?

[loversmoon]

I'm so very proud of how this build has come together. The mounting rings I was questioning but after installing them I think it gave this build something different and beautiful. I'm considering an all maple neck with abalone inlays. I'm wondering though if ebony or rosewood would set it off more and flow better looks wise. What do you guys think??

Renegade guitarworks one piece mahogany body
Blk/tri frost giant pickups
Blue maple burl mounting rings
Cts 500k pots with .33 Russian caps
Vintage cloth wiring

 

[rgand]

Re: Maple or maple/ebony or rosewood?

They're all going to look good so let the sound be your guide. If you want brighter tones, go with the maple or ebony. If you want warmer tones do the rosewood. If you want something in between, you may want to consider wenge. Nice work.

 

[loversmoon]

Re: Maple or maple/ebony or rosewood?

Ive considered wenge and even walnut. Both are beautiful woods. The pickups ive chosen for this build have very strong mids, the mahogany has a warm tone so im looking for something bright to balance things out. Thanks Ive worked hard on this build. Im super proud of the shine i got with the Tru Oil.

 

[treyhaislip]

Re: Maple or maple/ebony or rosewood?

I think Abalone Inlays regardless of what Fretboard you go with.

I think a Natural Mahogany Body looks killer with an All-Maple Board. With the Chrome Hardware I think Maple would look best but Ebony and Rosewood would both look awesome.

Look forward to the progress!

 

[loversmoon]

Re: Maple or maple/ebony or rosewood?

Thanks! Ive been scoping out some nice birdseye maple with abalone inlays from Warmoth.

 

[treyhaislip]

Re: Maple or maple/ebony or rosewood?

Thanks! Ive been scoping out some nice birdseye maple with abalone inlays from Warmoth.

Birdseye Maple would kill it on that guitar! The Abalone Inlays would really be awesome with those PU Rings.

Btw, have you considered a Roasted Maple neck? The Roasted doesn't require a finish and gives it an awesome light tan shade to the Maple. Warmoth added the Roasting option for me for $60 (Quartersawn Maple Neck, roasting was not an option on the online builder.)

 

[rgand]

Re: Maple or maple/ebony or rosewood?

Ebony may be a good contrast, then. Although a little pricey, Warmoth has some from solid ebony necks that would look nice with that. Alternately, ebony on roasted maple would do a little less damage to your wallet. You wouldn't need a finish with either roasted maple or ebony.

 

[rgand]

Re: Maple or maple/ebony or rosewood?

Here's a nice roasted maple neck. http://www.warmoth.com/Showcase/Sho...e=4&Path=Tele&nWood=20&i=VMT7013#.Vha5tZOQaao

 

[loversmoon]

Re: Maple or maple/ebony or rosewood?

That is one sexy neck!! I hadn't considered roasted maple. Does the roasting change the tone at all?

 

[loversmoon]

Re: Maple or maple/ebony or rosewood?

Birdseye Maple would kill it on that guitar! The Abalone Inlays would really be awesome with those PU Rings.

Btw, have you considered a Roasted Maple neck? The Roasted doesn't require a finish and gives it an awesome light tan shade to the Maple. Warmoth added the Roasting option for me for $60 (Quartersawn Maple Neck, roasting was not an option on the online builder.)

That's not a bad price for adding the roasting. I didn't realize it wouldn't need a finish and I do love an unfinished neck.

 

[GuitarDoc]

Re: Maple or maple/ebony or rosewood?

Man, that's an awfully expensive neck.

I am very partial to all maple necks on Teles...for looks and tone. Especially with an all mahogany body and warm-toned pups, you are right to want a bright wood for the neck/fretboard. A light bird's eye or curly maple board with abalone markers would look and sound super. I really like how your pup mounting rings turned out. They look very nice with those pups.

Keep in mind that abalone comes in several basic colors. Blue abalone would coordinate very well with those pups and rings.

Looking good so far.

 

[muttznmongrelz]

Re: Maple or maple/ebony or rosewood?

Maple Board...no question!

 

[rgand]

Re: Maple or maple/ebony or rosewood?

That is one sexy neck!! I hadn't considered roasted maple. Does the roasting change the tone at all?

I don't think it changes the tone at all. It sure feels good to play. I also like the slight bit of darkening from the roasting process.

 

[loversmoon]

Re: Maple or maple/ebony or rosewood?

I was really questioning the blue rings. My girl picked them out and honestly I was afraid it was gonna look like crap. Luckily it turned out quiet nice. I'm definitely leaning towards an all maple neck.

 

[loversmoon]

Re: Maple or maple/ebony or rosewood?

Man, that's an awfully expensive neck.

I am very partial to all maple necks on Teles...for looks and tone. Especially with an all mahogany body and warm-toned pups, you are right to want a bright wood for the neck/fretboard. A light bird's eye or curly maple board with abalone markers would look and sound super. I really like how your pup mounting rings turned out. They look very nice with those pups.

Keep in mind that abalone comes in several basic colors. Blue abalone would coordinate very well with those pups and rings.

Looking good so far.

Thanks doc. I'm open to suggestions as far as brand of neck as well. That neck is expensive and lord knows it would take some time for me to save for that. Any suggestions for Necks are welcomed. I don't want a really cheap neck. Something of good quality and decent fretwork.

 

[treyhaislip]

Re: Maple or maple/ebony or rosewood?

That is one sexy neck!! I hadn't considered roasted maple. Does the roasting change the tone at all?

That's not a bad price for adding the roasting. I didn't realize it wouldn't need a finish and I do love an unfinished neck.

I had one and look forward to another one soon hopefully! I didn't notice a change in tone–sounded and responded very similar to all of my other Maple+Rosewood boards...BUT it felt better in the hands. And yes, it doesn't require a finish for Warranty and for Playing.

I think some people hold to a tone change but I think one would be splitting hairs...again, sounded and responded like everyother Maple+Rosewood necks I've used. Just looks cooler

 

[treyhaislip]

Re: Maple or maple/ebony or rosewood?

Thanks doc. I'm open to suggestions as far as brand of neck as well. That neck is expensive and lord knows it would take some time for me to save for that. Any suggestions for Necks are welcomed. I don't want a really cheap neck. Something of good quality and decent fretwork.

I have had great experiences with Warmoth and Musikraft. Musikraft offers the "Rolled Edges" that I love while Warmoth needed some rolling done for my tastes (some might not like the edges rolled.) Typically I think Warmoth would be a bit cheaper for the other options ($60 to roast my neck as opposed to $100 from Musikraft) but I don't think you could go wrong with either one. Some forum bros like USA Custom Guitars but I have never tried them nor know what options they have–have just heard good things from some fellow forum bros.

 

[loversmoon]

Re: Maple or maple/ebony or rosewood?

I have had great experiences with Warmoth and Musikraft. Musikraft offers the "Rolled Edges" that I love while Warmoth needed some rolling done for my tastes (some might not like the edges rolled.) Typically I think Warmoth would be a bit cheaper for the other options ($60 to roast my neck as opposed to $100 from Musikraft) but I don't think you could go wrong with either one. Some forum bros like USA Custom Guitars but I have never tried them nor know what options they have–have just heard good things from some fellow forum bros.

Ive attempted to get an online quote from usacg with little success. I like rolled edges as well so I may check into some musikraft. Ive seen some of their necks on ebay as I was trollin for necks. Does anyone here have any experience with WD necks?

 

[Kostas]

Re: Maple or maple/ebony or rosewood?

Decide the important things you want for the neck: neck profile, nut width, fretboard radius and fret size. Then check the stock necks that are ready to go. Warmoth has always a few hundred necks available, Musikraft and USACG have a few to check. There is no wrong wood, I have put a Goncalo Alves/Pau Ferro in my Thinline and a Flame Maple/Macassar Ebony in my Tele. The first is unfinished, the second is finished. Both resulted in great feeling and sounding guitars.

I wouldn't leave woods that need finish unfinished or treat them with oil. Oil is not a finish, it's fine for a body but the neck is always moving and is affected by climate, string changes, etc. Have in mind that a neck with a wood that does not require finish will save you about $100.

 

[loversmoon]

Re: Maple or maple/ebony or rosewood?

There are many guitars that come with an oiled neck. The nicest I've ever played was prolly a music man petrucci model. I've been watching the site but so far only plain maple 21 fret necks. I'm after a 22 fret, roasted, flame or Birdseye maple with abalone inlays.