The "secret ingredient" in an American Tele

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Re: The "secret ingredient" in an American Tele

I think they affect the "tone", just not the playability.

I find it odd that people would mention tone when comparing fingerboard wood. I'm sure there is a difference (changing anything is changing something), but it would be so miniscule to barely be noticed. I really think the major difference in fingerboard woods is in appearance.

From my understanding, Fender changed over to rosewood fingerboards after Leo Fender saw all the wear that was showing on the maple fingerboards.