Tonal Properities of Mahogany?

[Closed Eye]

One web site I was on said Mahogany was big in treble in bass, but lacking in midrange. This is other site I went to said Mahogany was "known for its midrange" (or something like that) and "growl".

I believe the growl thing, because my Yamaha AES620 has quite the growl, but am really unsure about the midrange qualities...as well as any other standout tonal qualities of the wood (i.e. pretty much tell me all you can about mahogany)

I've read conflicting reports about Mahogany, so I'd like to get the record set straight if anybody here would like to help. Thanks!

EDIT: the reason I'm asking is because I'm looking to get a Warmoth made and Mahogany was a wood I was considering using for the body.

 

[jeremy]

Re: Tonal Properities of Mahogany?

most mahogany ive seen has a nice warm middy tone

 

[theboatcandream]

Re: Tonal Properities of Mahogany?

Mahogany is all about the mids. I've read that mahogany is special because not only does it have more mids than alder, ash, or maple - but the mids are naturally compressed as well. I'm not sure if my ears can pick up on it or not, but it's interesting.

 

[FretFire]

Re: Tonal Properities of Mahogany?

Another alternative tone wood that's similar to mahogany in tone but different aesthetically is Korina, or Limba. I really like the look of Black Limba, and I'm considering using that for a future guitar project.