prauny Posted September 29, 2006 Report Posted September 29, 2006 (edited) I have a nice piece of flamed rock maple which is only usable as a fretboard (too thin and small for anything else). Would a maple fret board be a good idea for a mahogony neck and body? Any ideas what it would do to the tone? The guitar i plan will probably be a les paul'ish design with two humbuckers. Edited September 29, 2006 by prauny Quote
Sambo Posted September 29, 2006 Report Posted September 29, 2006 It'd be different. Zakk Wylde has some LP's with maple boards. (the camo ones). Try it, you might like it! S Quote
prauny Posted September 29, 2006 Author Report Posted September 29, 2006 Yeah, and ive seen maple fretboards on Warmoth les paul necks too. I like the look. Just wondered what it would do to the sound really. I will be using it anyway. I'll try and get a picture up of it. Its actually a really old floor board that was being thrown out. Skips are wonderfull things!!! Hey Sambo, im in Aberystwyth. Do you build guitars? Quote
Sambo Posted September 29, 2006 Report Posted September 29, 2006 Yeah! Aber rocks! A few of my friends are up there now on placement (we're medical students). All good fun! S Quote
prs man Posted September 29, 2006 Report Posted September 29, 2006 I remember playing a Gibson made L5 guitar and they used maple finger board. there is nothing wrong with using maple on your project. Quote
prauny Posted September 30, 2006 Author Report Posted September 30, 2006 Indeed, Aber rocks!!! I live up here, have done for about seven years now. What effect do you think it had on the sound prs man? or how it played? Quote
Sambo Posted September 30, 2006 Report Posted September 30, 2006 There's a new PRS Signature guitar with a maple 'board. Might be some sound clips around? I know its a bit of a different guitar but for seeing what difference it has 'generally' look at a strat. S Quote
prauny Posted September 30, 2006 Author Report Posted September 30, 2006 There's a new PRS Signature guitar with a maple 'board. Might be some sound clips around? I know its a bit of a different guitar but for seeing what difference it has 'generally' look at a strat. S I've never played a guitar with a maple board on it. Id like to know how it feels and stuff as well. We only have one guitar shop in Aber, and they dont like people playing the guitars..... it sucks.... Quote
prs man Posted October 1, 2006 Report Posted October 1, 2006 the maple fret board will have a lirttle more of the high twang to it depending on how you set up your amp. the fret board will need to have a finish on it. maple fret boards are nice and if you have a nice flame maple the looks would be cool. Quote
guitar2005 Posted October 1, 2006 Report Posted October 1, 2006 I have a nice piece of flamed rock maple which is only usable as a fretboard (too thin and small for anything else). Would a maple fret board be a good idea for a mahogony neck and body? Any ideas what it would do to the tone? The guitar i plan will probably be a les paul'ish design with two humbuckers. Maple will give you slightly more attack on the notes when used as fretboard (compared to RoseWood) I doubt that you would hear much of a difference in tone. Finish with tung or danish oil and wax. I don't like lacquered boards. Quote
prauny Posted October 1, 2006 Author Report Posted October 1, 2006 I have a nice piece of flamed rock maple which is only usable as a fretboard (too thin and small for anything else). Would a maple fret board be a good idea for a mahogony neck and body? Any ideas what it would do to the tone? The guitar i plan will probably be a les paul'ish design with two humbuckers. Maple will give you slightly more attack on the notes when used as fretboard (compared to RoseWood) I doubt that you would hear much of a difference in tone. Finish with tung or danish oil and wax. I don't like lacquered boards. Will that help bring out the flame in the wood? Quote
Maiden69 Posted October 2, 2006 Report Posted October 2, 2006 (edited) It'd be different. Zakk Wylde has some LP's with maple boards. (the camo ones). Try it, you might like it! S Sorry but Zakks guitars havea maple neck! All the customs atleast and the cammo is a custom. http://www.gibson.com/GibsonGood/Artists/Zakk%20Wylde/ http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Gib...itar?sku=518446 Edited October 2, 2006 by Maiden69 Quote
x_possessed_x Posted October 2, 2006 Report Posted October 2, 2006 quilted maple board would be cool also dyed to mach a body and head. Quote
kiem Posted October 2, 2006 Report Posted October 2, 2006 flamed maple fretboards look cool, im working on one at the moment, although it doesnt have a realy high grade flame i guess flamed maple fretboard 1 flamed maple fretboard 2 Quote
prauny Posted October 3, 2006 Author Report Posted October 3, 2006 flamed maple fretboards look cool, im working on one at the moment, although it doesnt have a realy high grade flame i guess flamed maple fretboard 1 flamed maple fretboard 2 Thats just what mine looks like too mate. Should look great once its sanded and stuff. Quote
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