Mineral Streaks?

[Dabros]

I'm curious how much these affect the tone of a guitar? Or is it only the appearence that suffers?

The reason i'm asking is i've got an old acoustic guitar, with what seems to be a mineral streak on the top.

 

[Watkins Guitars]

Re: Mineral Streaks?

If it's in the top it's more likely a pitch pocket. Probably tannish-brown in color?

Mineral streaks are usually found in woods that contain oils/resins such as Ebony's and Rosewoods. They do not adversely affect tone....or appearance if you ask me.

 

[Zerberus]

Re: Mineral Streaks?

I'm curious how much these affect the tone of a guitar? Or is it only the appearence that suffers?
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Generally only a cosmetic issue.. the mineral streaks are a "natural" occurrence... badly dried wood is a much larger issue

 

[Guest]

Re: Mineral Streaks?

Just to make sure we're talking about the same thing here, is it something like gray/silverish dots or lines? I have them on my APX's fretboard (rosewood). True, most won't consider that a great guitar to begin with but I doubt they have a large impact if any. Plus, I actually like the look.

 

[FretFire]

Re: Mineral Streaks?

What causes the streaks in black limba?

 

[Hoss]

Re: Mineral Streaks?

if it's on the Hummingbird in your sig...then i'd say that it's probably ruined and i'll dispose of it properly if you'll just mail it to me...i'll even pay for shipping...it's the least i could do!

 

[Watkins Guitars]

Re: Mineral Streaks?

"What causes the streaks in black limba?"

Grain.

 

[Dabros]

Re: Mineral Streaks?

if it's on the Hummingbird in your sig...then i'd say that it's probably ruined and i'll dispose of it properly if you'll just mail it to me...i'll even pay for shipping...it's the least i could do!

:scratchch I think i'll hold on to it a while longer! :naughty:

Here's a pic of the top, it's a little overexposed from the flash on the camera, the very bad camera, by the way! But i hope it's usable