Lucas Posted May 18, 2004 Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 Hey guys its me, Lucas {Nordic god} What is Luthite? is it a composition wood or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primal Posted May 18, 2004 Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 It is a synthetic composite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jivin Posted May 18, 2004 Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 I'm pretty sure its totally synthetic, and from what ive heard, its extremely durable and has quite a nice tone, suitable for bass guitars. Cort use it on their Curbow series basses, and I think Ibanez have used it for a few bass models too. Ive never heard of a guitar made out of it, but of course thats not to say its not possible and hasn't been done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmo Posted May 18, 2004 Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 Ibanez has/had several guitar and bass models made out of Luthite. The ones I have tried were quite OK. The only thing with those guitars was the design, a bit ugly to me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Rosenberger Posted May 18, 2004 Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 I think the 10th Anniversary Joe Satriani Chromeboy is made from Luthite. Cort owns the patent for it and it (Luthite) is not available for purchase anywhere that I'm aware of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tezifon Posted May 18, 2004 Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 i read that luthite is plexyglass, nothing more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizzy_elephant Posted May 18, 2004 Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 The Ibanez EDB series basses feature a body made from a Luthite. It is very solid and dense, yet not real heavy in weight. The overall tone is similar to maple Ibanez EDB600GP 4 string Bass: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank falbo Posted May 18, 2004 Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 Its not plexiglass. I was at Cort when they were developing it. Its pretty plasticky, not good for tone. They just wanted an alternative to wood that you could mold into any cool shape you wanted. That's why the Ergodynes are so weird. They asked me what I'd do with it and I said if you're going to be able to mold it, then you don't have to conform to the dimensions of a body blank. I said to do it like the Spectors where you had 3 dimensional movements, where you would have had to use a huge body blank or laminates. The Chromeboy reissues were luthite just because they thought it would withstand the chome and have more longevity, since it doesn't expand or contract. It was real heavy at first and I suggested pumping more air into the mix. That way you have pseudo-pores, and it should be more woody sounding too. It still sounds plasticky, but that's okay. It's not supposed to be wood. You either like it or you don't. (I can't stand it) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbkim Posted May 18, 2004 Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 i read that luthite is plexyglass, nothing more I think you're thinking of Lucite . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyG Posted May 18, 2004 Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 a friend of mine has the 5 string ergodyne bass and its got a pretty nice sound imho. 1 active Pup and a piezo bridge could have something to do with it tho lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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