https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/maple-vs-rosewood-fretboard-opinions-info-please/ Guitar Noise Discussion Board en-US Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:31:17 +0000 wpForo 60 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/maple-vs-rosewood-fretboard-opinions-info-please/paged/3/#post-206419 Mon, 30 Oct 2006 20:12:24 +0000 Guitar Players Discussion ColoradoFenderBender https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/maple-vs-rosewood-fretboard-opinions-info-please/paged/3/#post-206419 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/maple-vs-rosewood-fretboard-opinions-info-please/paged/3/#post-206410 Mon, 30 Oct 2006 19:44:57 +0000
I'm glad you got the guitar that works for you.

Not that anyone was eagerly awaiting this response, but in my estimation Fender Teles and Strats were born with maple fretboards. Rosewood belongs on Les Pauls and acoustic guitars.

Just chiming in.]]> Guitar Players Discussion The Dali https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/maple-vs-rosewood-fretboard-opinions-info-please/paged/3/#post-206410 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/maple-vs-rosewood-fretboard-opinions-info-please/paged/3/#post-206371 Mon, 30 Oct 2006 15:45:16 +0000
Now satisfy the rest of us with some pictures of you playing it! I don't know how satisfied you all would be, but I'll try and do that! :wink:

I'm OK at computer but haven't done too much with photos, but I'll give it a try.]]> Guitar Players Discussion musica23 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/maple-vs-rosewood-fretboard-opinions-info-please/paged/3/#post-206371 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/maple-vs-rosewood-fretboard-opinions-info-please/paged/3/#post-206338 Mon, 30 Oct 2006 08:55:44 +0000 Guitar Players Discussion TaylorR https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/maple-vs-rosewood-fretboard-opinions-info-please/paged/3/#post-206338 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/maple-vs-rosewood-fretboard-opinions-info-please/paged/3/#post-206307 Mon, 30 Oct 2006 02:56:35 +0000
The big factor to consider with maple is the quality and type of finish where as rosewood doesn't have a finish so you don't have to concern yourself with it. I recently added a US standard olympic white w/rosewood and it plays equally well, very, very sweet. When I got this guitar I also tried one of those nitro celulose reissues w/maple fret board. The neck was so "grabby" on my palm I hated it.

Good hunting]]> Guitar Players Discussion ss43 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/maple-vs-rosewood-fretboard-opinions-info-please/paged/3/#post-206307 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/maple-vs-rosewood-fretboard-opinions-info-please/paged/3/#post-206241 Sun, 29 Oct 2006 19:30:46 +0000
I agree that there's something cool looking about the maple, but the most important part to me by far is playability. Besides...this guitar is no ugly duckling... :wink:]]> Guitar Players Discussion musica23 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/maple-vs-rosewood-fretboard-opinions-info-please/paged/3/#post-206241 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/maple-vs-rosewood-fretboard-opinions-info-please/paged/2/#post-206239 Sun, 29 Oct 2006 19:22:03 +0000 Guitar Players Discussion 97reb https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/maple-vs-rosewood-fretboard-opinions-info-please/paged/2/#post-206239 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/maple-vs-rosewood-fretboard-opinions-info-please/paged/2/#post-206220 Sun, 29 Oct 2006 17:53:06 +0000
Now satisfy the rest of us with some pictures of you playing it!


I believe we have a thread where you can post pictures of your gear. If you need help with a hosting site, I recommend using http://www.Photobucket.com .

Enjoy the new toy. It should give you years of pleasure.

You should also get into the Online Jam sessions with us.

We finally got Margaret to join in and it was great.

See you there! :wink:]]> Guitar Players Discussion Bish https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/maple-vs-rosewood-fretboard-opinions-info-please/paged/2/#post-206220 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/maple-vs-rosewood-fretboard-opinions-info-please/paged/2/#post-206184 Sun, 29 Oct 2006 14:49:05 +0000
I just wanted to thank all who welcomed me and gave me their feedback and such. This seems to be a very nice place and I appreciate having somewhere to go with stuff like this, especially since I'm no good at any of the technical guitar stuff. But also I just like to talk about guitars and things unlike most of my family and friends.

I honestly can't say that the rosewood has more or less bite to my ears. Perhaps a bit less snap, I guess. It certainly has enough, though, and it feels like heaven to me. I'm amazed at you who can easily play either without having a distinct preference. You must be excellent players! I've got lots of work to do before I'll really feel Strat-worthy, but yesterday was a strong start. I couldn't put it down. It's the exact same one that I started out with only with a rosewood fretboard. Beautiful! Wild cherry sunburst finish, American Deluxe Ash. I've got a few other guitars and basses, but I never thought I'd get my hands on such a great Strat.

Thanks again to all for helping me out and for listening. I'm definitely a rosewood lover! :D]]> Guitar Players Discussion musica23 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/maple-vs-rosewood-fretboard-opinions-info-please/paged/2/#post-206184 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/maple-vs-rosewood-fretboard-opinions-info-please/paged/2/#post-206061 Sat, 28 Oct 2006 19:20:28 +0000
I didn't care for the feel of maple 'til I happened to find one I really liked -- but a Burns, not a Fender. The finish on that one is smooth, hard and not sticky -- feels more like ebony, which I generally favor over rosewood.]]> Guitar Players Discussion gnease https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/maple-vs-rosewood-fretboard-opinions-info-please/paged/2/#post-206061