Maple v rosewood

[CameronPutnam]

I know that the neck wood affects tone and I heard that the type on the fretboard does but how? And which do you prefer?

 

[Batmensch]

Maple, cuz I like it's look. I don't think it makes all that much difference tone-wise. Don't really care if it does, either.
(waiting to see how long before someone compalins about this subject being done to death)

 

[screaminglucy]

i don't think there's much difference in tone but i prefer rosewood looks plus it's way easier to refret

 

[5string5fingers]

rosewood stores mojo better

 

[tangentmusic]

Maple, cuz I like it's look. I don't think it makes all that much difference tone-wise. Don't really care if it does, either.
(waiting to see how long before someone compalins about this subject being done to death)

GULP! I love maple... syrup on my pancakes

 

[5string5fingers]

http://www.google.com/#hl=en&sugexp...e+vs+r&pbx=1&bav=on.1,or.&fp=17448b76de661a55

 

[mongo2]

rosewood stores mojo better

There isn't a shred of verifiable scientifical-type proof using double-blind and triple-deaf testy people to verify the prove-ability of that unprovable statement.

But I agree.

 

[rockstarbassist]

According to TB general knowledge, wood has 0% effect on tone. So, your best bet is just basswood. Or something, and then just get really really awesome pickups.

 

[JB8]

I have both and cant hear the differance

 

[Diogenes]

I prefer 60-70 year old maple of 1986 vintage hewn from a tree grown at about 52°N/106°W with straight grain that was first oil cured and then air dried for 4 years.

 

[SanDiegoHarry]

99.999999% aesthetics
00.000001% sound

I too prefer maple. Just 'cause it's prettier to my eye.

 

[BurningSkies]

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I think we should stop arguing about maple vs rosewood (see inside)

 

[Ric5]

Rosewood vs Maple
Maple or Rosewood
maple vs. rosewood vs. ash vs. alder etc
MAPLE OR ROSEWOOD.. Sorry if this is dumb.
the age old debate: maple or rosewood?
Comparing Fretboard Woods Rosewood, Maple or Ebony?
Maple or rosewood (fingerboard)
Poll: Maple or Rosewood Neck?
Maple vs Rosewood fretboard
Maple or Rosewood on your P-bass?
maple fretboard vs rosewood fretboard
Blindfold Test: Maple vs Rosewood
difference between maple and rosewood?
What advantages does Maple have over Rosewood?
Rosewood Fretboard or Maple ?
Maple Or Rosewood Fretboard?
Rosewood or Maple with the SX?
Rosewood vs. Maple Neck
Fingerboards :Rosewood vs Maple vs Ebony
maple v rosewood fender jazz fingerboard
2008 MIA Fender Jazz Rosewood vs Maple Fretboard
Sadowsky - Maple vs Rosewood Fingerboard
Maple vs. Rosewood: A personal crisis...
Rosewood or MAple ?
Maple vs. Rosewood?
Rosewood or Maple Neck??
Noted Differences Between Rosewood and Maple Necks....Thoughts Please!
Maple or Rosewood
Maple or Rosewood board... what do you think?
Maple VS Rosewood Fingerboards????
pros and cons of maple and rosewood fretboards
Maple vs. Rosewood
Maple Vs. Rosewood fingerboards
Rosewood vs Maple Neck
Worn Maple vs. Rosewood
P-Bassers: maple or rosewood?
Maple vs. Rosewood
Maple vs Rosewood Neck?
rosewood vs maple fingerboard
Rosewood/Maple Finger Boards - Tone difference?
I think we should stop arguing about maple vs rosewood (see inside)

I wonder if this topic has ever been discussed before?

 

[joeyl]

since you are wondering, I've got your next question for you: what is the tonal difference between ash and alder?

 

[gitlvr]

On guitar I prefer rosewood. I like the look and feel of it, especially for playing leads. On a maple board my fingers tend to stick and I have trouble sliding up or down to the notes i'm after.
But on the bass, I have no preference. I do believe the fretboard wood(and every thing else on the bass or connected to it) has an affect on tone. But I'm not planning to argue the point with anyone. If you believe it, good on you. If you don't, good on you. Don't worry about what a bass (or fretboard) is made of, just find one that plays and sounds the way you want it to and play the snot out of it. Then let everyone who thinks the wood yours is made from isn't the right kind wonder and scratch their heads trying to figure out why yours sounds so good.

 

[cdef]

If there is a difference other than aesthetically it's in the way they "feel" to you while playing, which may perhaps influence your technique and attack to some small degree. But the vast consensus is that actual differences in tone are negligible and mostly down to imagination. Anyhow, my preference is ebony, maple and rosewood in that order, and for no very good reason.

 

[BurningSkies]

since you are wondering, I've got your next question for you: what is the tonal difference between ash and alder?

Don't. Make. Me. Do. It.

 

[GBassNorth]

Sound wise I like rosewood for bass fretboards, to me it sounds a touch smoother or a hair less harsh than maple or ebony. From a playability standpoint I favor rosewood as well. From a looks standpoint it all depends - black painted bodies go great with maple fretboards, light color bodies good good with rosewood and natural wood grained bodies go best with ebony. Wenge is in there somewhere as well, a Warwick Thumb just wouldn't be the same without a Wenge board. Of course all these are my opinions your tastes and opinions may vary and that's ok.

 

[Diogenes]

Of course all these are my opinions your tastes and opinions may vary and that's ok.

Resistance is futile... you will be assimilated.

 

[5string5fingers]

since you are wondering, I've got your next question for you: what is the tonal difference between ash and alder?

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