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Panamark
06-09-2005, 07:06 AM
What do you all reckon ???

Whats the best wood for the body of a geetar ??
And what about the neck and fretboard ???

Is there a combinational wood nirvana for that perfect tone ??
Mr Grimsdale
06-09-2005, 01:48 PM
i'm no expert but i'd always stick with the mahogany body with a maple top

as for fret board, i like ebony but that's more for the look than anything else
The Scatologist
06-09-2005, 09:39 PM
Well, I have a magnificent piece of wood popping out between my legs at the moment. Does anyone want to try play with it to test it's tone?
Panamark
06-10-2005, 03:25 AM
No, you seem to have the situation well in hand.
How does it sound ?
The Scatologist
06-10-2005, 07:58 AM
It sounds magnificent when played like a flute!
Panamark
06-10-2005, 08:12 AM
Glad you can blow it ! If your ear was a cunt you could fuck it !
Matt White
06-10-2005, 08:30 AM
I'm partial to a maple neck & fret board. Seems to lend a brighter tone & I get a better grip (Grrrrrr) on maple.:D
ZahZoo
06-10-2005, 08:35 AM
There's something about a combo of alder and maple that tickles me ears...
The Scatologist
06-10-2005, 10:26 AM
Originally posted by Matt White
I'm partial to a maple neck & fret board. Seems to lend a brighter tone & I get a better grip (Grrrrrr) on maple.:D


But not as good a grip as on mine!
zeronumber
06-10-2005, 10:49 AM
Maple and Swampash are awesome.
SweetSecrets
06-10-2005, 12:25 PM
Ebony Necks are the best....heavy ,,,,,but are a great sound !
Matt White
06-10-2005, 01:20 PM
Originally posted by The Scatologist
But not as good a grip as on mine!

You need to lossen up on that Kung-Fu grip! You'll go blind!!!
Nitro Express
06-10-2005, 08:59 PM
Maple and swamp ash most definately
jackassrock
06-20-2005, 04:12 PM
tone woods (http://www.edromanguitars.com/wood/main.htm)

Here's a list of tone woods and their propereties. This is a good reference tool, but don't buy into everything this guy says on his site. He can be as full of shit as anybody concerning the quality of his work as opposed to the "major" brand names.

Check out his rants section, it's informative also.
The Scatologist
06-21-2005, 01:18 AM
My wood is really responsive

It seems to spring up just from touch!
Panamark
06-21-2005, 04:00 AM
Scatman, your wood responds to poo...

We are after tonal qualities, not trigger points for scat
erections !! :)