tpl2000
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Hey all.
Today, I'm posting with a question or two for you all, in regards to what woods would suit my desires, as well as distinct lack of certain practices (certain woods for certain things.)
First question being, why in the world does no one make a thin mahogany neck? (None of which I'm aware, at least.) We've come far enough with carbon fiber rods to counteract whatever leeway the mahogany may give inherently to the pull of the strings, as well as improved our truss rods. So, why does no one do thin mahogany necks for the warmer tone?
Next question being, what woods would you recommend for this build? Here are the specs I've got...
Note, my goal is smooth, rich tones on high gain amp for leads, relatively brutal on the rhythm end. Pickups undecided, but most likely Seymour Duncan.
Neck/headstock:
3L+3R locking tuners
Graphite nut
25 1/4" scale
2" nut
12" radius (flatter than PRS, but not as bad as ibanez or Schecter
24 jumbo frets
Luminlay side dots
Relatively visible but tasteful inlays, undecided
Thin profile
Neck joint undecided. If bolt-on, must be sanded down a considerable amount. I despise Fender neck joints, Ibanez not so bad.
Body:
Double-cut
Semi-hollow
At least beveled top, maybe carved.
Hardware:
Prs style tremolo, or something similar (not strat!)
Strap locks
2 humbuckers
500k Volume pot
Blend pot
Switches not decided, at least series/parallel for both pickups
No pickguard
(I will probably have someone make a tone pot pedal)
So, again, I'm looking for wood recommendations with this guitar. I know mahogany is often credited with the richest sound, and rosewood fretboards are often quite warm. I've been looking into bloodwood/pink ivory, but damn near no one will actually give you the acoustic sound of their electric guitar.
So, what woods are your recommendations?
Today, I'm posting with a question or two for you all, in regards to what woods would suit my desires, as well as distinct lack of certain practices (certain woods for certain things.)
First question being, why in the world does no one make a thin mahogany neck? (None of which I'm aware, at least.) We've come far enough with carbon fiber rods to counteract whatever leeway the mahogany may give inherently to the pull of the strings, as well as improved our truss rods. So, why does no one do thin mahogany necks for the warmer tone?
Next question being, what woods would you recommend for this build? Here are the specs I've got...
Note, my goal is smooth, rich tones on high gain amp for leads, relatively brutal on the rhythm end. Pickups undecided, but most likely Seymour Duncan.
Neck/headstock:
3L+3R locking tuners
Graphite nut
25 1/4" scale
2" nut
12" radius (flatter than PRS, but not as bad as ibanez or Schecter
24 jumbo frets
Luminlay side dots
Relatively visible but tasteful inlays, undecided
Thin profile
Neck joint undecided. If bolt-on, must be sanded down a considerable amount. I despise Fender neck joints, Ibanez not so bad.
Body:
Double-cut
Semi-hollow
At least beveled top, maybe carved.
Hardware:
Prs style tremolo, or something similar (not strat!)
Strap locks
2 humbuckers
500k Volume pot
Blend pot
Switches not decided, at least series/parallel for both pickups
No pickguard
(I will probably have someone make a tone pot pedal)
So, again, I'm looking for wood recommendations with this guitar. I know mahogany is often credited with the richest sound, and rosewood fretboards are often quite warm. I've been looking into bloodwood/pink ivory, but damn near no one will actually give you the acoustic sound of their electric guitar.
So, what woods are your recommendations?