Dec 2, 2019 #3. bench. It is now quite commonly used for making electric guitar bodies. This is possible because there is little difference in the look and feel between Sapele and Mahogany. First let’s take a look at the tonal characteristics of each and then we’ll see which is better. tone forum. « on: April 10, 2008, 09:49:20 PM » Right; I have my all tube amp, my awesome guitar, my effects chain (pretty basic) but I still have stock Ibanez pups in my axe. (Read 2607 times) Zaphod_Beeblebrox65. Junior Flyweight; Posts: 22 ; Mahogany vs Basswood? All are welcome, from seasoned pros to absolute beginners. Ostie, Big Boz, Iristone and 9 others like this. I am not by any means a "tonewood" type of guy but I've never dug basswood on basses or guitars. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. I am not a fan of basswood but mahogany is OK by me. It’s a popular choice nowadays for building guitar … Author Topic: Mahogany vs Basswood? The result? With their super-tight lows, screaming mids and cutting highs, these pickups are great choices in basswood guitars if you want bite and crunch. Every bass I've played with basswood just sounds kind of blah to me. Sapele wood guitars are even sold as Mahogany guitars. Coincidentally, these two pickups also work great in mahogany guitars. but I have not heard anything bad about it. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. When used in guitar production linden wood is usually referred to as basswood. Other people prefer the crisp and clear sound that is associated with a rosewood instrument. Cheap woods, cheap prices. I have a tone in mind and I know my amp is capable of it and I know which guitar and pickups can … Agathis said to be "Commercial Grade Mahogany" BS? Rosewood is more expensive than mahogany wood because it is rarer. Everybody perceives noise differently. I have only come across it being used for acoustic guitar bodies in the case of very low quality, cheap instruments. Sapele wood is harder than both Honduran and African Mahogany but what makes it special is that it is easy to carve. Which one sounds better? Huge, pushed mids with less bite than basswood (or any other for that matter), chunkier lows and … This would be born out by … Mahogany. It does not have the same kudos as mahogany, ash, maple etc. One person may prefer the rich, deeper tones of a mahogany guitar. The Guitar Shop; Talk with your fellow tone freaks on the web's liveliest (and friendliest!) This post is going to look at Mahogany vs Rosewood in terms of their characteristics when used as the back and sides of a guitar. Even in tone, Sapele is not very distinguishable from Mahogany. Mahogany is a wood that is used for both acoustic guitar tops (soundboards) and for back and sides. Dec 28, 2007 Germany. Their midrange seems to compliment the mids of the guitar. 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