Today’s article takes another look at a tonewood, though it’s one you may not be familiar with: Ovangkol. At first, it may be a difficult word to spell, but that’s ok, because Ovangkol makes up for it by being a quality tonewood for acoustic guitars. If you are looking for an acoustic guitar that produces …
If you are looking for an acoustic guitar that produces a warm, well-balanced, woody sound that is similar to Mahogany, you should consider a guitar made of Sapele. If you’ve read some of our other articles on tonewood, you know we think Sapele is a great wood for acoustic guitars. In this article we discuss …
When we think of an Ebony fingerboard, we usually think of a smooth, jet black guitar fretboard. But today’s Ebony guitar fretboard is showing more and more visual variation, so much so that it has a host of new names: In this article, we’ll discuss the current state of Ebony wood used for guitar fretboards, …
The tonewood debate between Sapele and Mahogany represents the old guard (Mahogany) vs. the new kid (Sapele). While their physical appearance is often similar, there are some differences that you should be aware of. In this article, we will be discussing the differences in tone between Mahogany vs. Sapele when used on acoustic guitars. What …
Rosewood vs. Mahogany is a popular topic of discussion among lovers of acoustic guitars. This is because Rosewood and Mahogany are two of the most sought-after tonewoods used in acoustic guitar construction. While both are known for their warm and resonant tones, they have distinct differences that make them unique. Rosewood Rosewood is a dense …
Maple vs Rosewood Fretboard? Ebony vs Rosewood? What about Pau Ferro? Guitar fretboard (aka fingerboard) wood is both overlooked, and over-hyped. Which wood feels best? Which wood is the most durable? Does fretboard wood affect tone? Why don’t they make Les Pauls with maple fretboards?! (actually, they have—more on that later). In this article we’ll …
Ash vs. Alder is the battle of Fender’s two most classic tonewoods. Is Ash more resonant? Is Alder “warmer?” Though much has been written about the differences in tone between these two body woods, we think there’s a perspective that is often missed. We’ll discuss Fender-style guitars—the Telecaster and Stratocaster—to compare the differences between these …
