What advantages does Maple have over Rosewood?

[kevs]

I own basses that have rosewood and maple, but I prefer maple. I think the maple stands out in terms of looks. Although rosewood has a warmer sound, the maple has a little more punch to it. Either way it's just a matter of preference.

 

[StarscreamG1]

I have 2 basses with rosewood and 4 with maple. My first bass had maple. I prefer the look of rosewood over maple but that was as far as it went until I finally got the two with rosewood.

I like the feel of rosewood more then maple. Its softer and smoother to me. Now that I think about it my rosewood board basses do have a darker sound to them. I don't mind either one though so its no biggie ^_^

 

[martyman5000]

Easier to see my hands on a Maple board

 

[FrigginChris]

i prefer maple fretboards as well, not only because it's brighter sounding (i did notice the difference when i was A/Bing stingrays) i think they have a better look to them.

 

[phunku]

maple looks damm sexy as hell, im bored of having Rosewood, i just think it looks really DULL! IMHO!

 

[Ric5]

Black and Maple rules!