Maple or RW Strats only What do you like
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STRATDELUXER97
Stratoblaster Tone Meister
Re: Maple or RW Strats only What do you like
I Play both and have no preference....
John
I Play both and have no preference....
John
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seafoamer
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Re: Maple or RW Strats only What do you like
Maypull/Maple
Though I was just thinking: Wouldn't a maple f.b. on a mahogany neck be the breasts!
Maypull/Maple
Though I was just thinking: Wouldn't a maple f.b. on a mahogany neck be the breasts!
That90'sGuy
DyzaBoyzologist
Re: Maple or RW Strats only What do you like
My Grosh has a maple neck with rosewood fb. My G&L Skyhawk has an all maple neck. I like them both. However, the G&L has a vibe I just can't ignore and I dig the looks of maple necks, so I choose maple.
My Grosh has a maple neck with rosewood fb. My G&L Skyhawk has an all maple neck. I like them both. However, the G&L has a vibe I just can't ignore and I dig the looks of maple necks, so I choose maple.
danglybanger
ReelItInologist
Re: Maple or RW Strats only What do you like
not a strat owner... but maple fbs are preferable
slade
not a strat owner... but maple fbs are preferable
slade
stratsandaks
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Re: Maple or RW Strats only What do you like
I like both maple and rosewood, can't really pick a favorite.
The few strats that I have played with ebony boards were cool, but I prefer the traditional fingerboard woods.
I like both maple and rosewood, can't really pick a favorite.
The few strats that I have played with ebony boards were cool, but I prefer the traditional fingerboard woods.
Kac
Hootersologist
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I Like maple fretboards.... I've had 'em on my strat, tele, washburn, etc....
I've also had several guitars with rosewood, Ibanez, ESP, washburn, etc....
I have friends that prefer rosewood and I have friends that are too stupid to tell the difference, ha ha. If I had a choice I would play guitars with maple fretbaods, but I like some rosewoods too, and ebony is kool, I've just never owned a guitar with ebony.
Rock On :smoker:
I Like maple fretboards.... I've had 'em on my strat, tele, washburn, etc....
I've also had several guitars with rosewood, Ibanez, ESP, washburn, etc....
I have friends that prefer rosewood and I have friends that are too stupid to tell the difference, ha ha. If I had a choice I would play guitars with maple fretbaods, but I like some rosewoods too, and ebony is kool, I've just never owned a guitar with ebony.
Rock On :smoker:
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Lewguitar
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I'm like John: I like them both! I have a few Strats and it's about 50/50 maple vs. rosewood.
I'm like John: I like them both! I have a few Strats and it's about 50/50 maple vs. rosewood.
MediaArts1
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Re: Maple or RW Strats only What do you like
Maple.
I love the feel of them (rosewood can sometimes feel a bit rough to me). I also love the characteristic "dirtying up" of a maple fretboard, where it wears away after a couple years of playing...and bending strings, etc. That look is just way too cool...and while it happens on every fretboard, it's only visibly noticeable on maple.
I don't really get into the "tonality" aspect of either one, although the maple is slightly brighter. Tonewoods (whether neck or body)...always seem "adjustable" in your tone circuit anyway, so whichever one FEELS the best...is the one I'd recommend.
Dave
Maple.
I love the feel of them (rosewood can sometimes feel a bit rough to me). I also love the characteristic "dirtying up" of a maple fretboard, where it wears away after a couple years of playing...and bending strings, etc. That look is just way too cool...and while it happens on every fretboard, it's only visibly noticeable on maple.
I don't really get into the "tonality" aspect of either one, although the maple is slightly brighter. Tonewoods (whether neck or body)...always seem "adjustable" in your tone circuit anyway, so whichever one FEELS the best...is the one I'd recommend.
Dave
Re: Maple or RW Strats only What do you like
My first "real" electric had maple (Gibson Marauder). Ever since then I've owned only rosewood. When I started playing Strats I still had only rosewood. Every time I tried a maple board it felt "sticky", IMO. So, I was anti-maple all the way. In July I bought a new MIA Strat with maple because of the color and the low price.
My guess is that the "stickiness" was just sweat, dust, and gunk which accumulated on fretboards while the guitars were in the music store. My new one was also sticky, but once I took it home and cleaned it up it was smooth as silk! I've seen the light...now I'm a maple-lover!
My first "real" electric had maple (Gibson Marauder). Ever since then I've owned only rosewood. When I started playing Strats I still had only rosewood. Every time I tried a maple board it felt "sticky", IMO. So, I was anti-maple all the way. In July I bought a new MIA Strat with maple because of the color and the low price.
My guess is that the "stickiness" was just sweat, dust, and gunk which accumulated on fretboards while the guitars were in the music store. My new one was also sticky, but once I took it home and cleaned it up it was smooth as silk! I've seen the light...now I'm a maple-lover!
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theodie
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I dont actually own a fender but, I am building a tele with an Ebony board. I prefer ebony over rosewood and maple. I would choose rosewood over maple though.
I dont actually own a fender but, I am building a tele with an Ebony board. I prefer ebony over rosewood and maple. I would choose rosewood over maple though.
fenderiarhs
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i own both maple and rosewood guitars but i really can't decide.....i like maple for looks and rosewood for warmth and feel....
i own both maple and rosewood guitars but i really can't decide.....i like maple for looks and rosewood for warmth and feel....
Vasshu the humanoid typhoon
Unseen
Re: Maple or RW Strats only What do you like
I have both....like the tone in both kinds.
Even has one with glued on mapletop, it is all good
I have both....like the tone in both kinds.
Even has one with glued on mapletop, it is all good
That90'sGuy
DyzaBoyzologist
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I never quite understood why companies would put ebony on maple. To me it's an insanely bright combination. I could see it if maybe the guitar was pure mahogany or basswood, but when I see guitars like Zion's with an ash body/maple cap, it makes me cringe.
I never quite understood why companies would put ebony on maple. To me it's an insanely bright combination. I could see it if maybe the guitar was pure mahogany or basswood, but when I see guitars like Zion's with an ash body/maple cap, it makes me cringe.