Piano Guidance
Piano Guidance
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A fairly cheap wood due to its high abundance, basswood is soft and easy to work with. Being cheap doesn't mean that basswood is a low-quality wood, though. It's used to make many mid-range guitars, and can even be used to make high-end guitars if used right.
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Read More »Of all the different tonewoods there are for guitar bodies to be made from, basswood, alder and poplar are three woods that are surprisingly similar in many ways. These similarities can make it difficult to choose between them and figure out which wood makes the best guitar body for your needs. In this article, I'll go over how they are similar, and more importantly, how they are different, so you can decide which one is right for you.
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Read More »These three tonewoods are all fairly popular among guitar manufacturers, which means there are quite a lot of different guitars made using these woods. Here are a few of the more popular guitars made with each of these tonewoods. Basswood Bodies Basswood’s fat and warm tone makes it a very suitable and popular tonewood for high gain guitars. Basswood’s versatility also means that it’s used to make a wide range of different guitars. The list includes higher-end premium guitars from EVH like the excellent 5150 Series that packs a real punch when it comes to fast and hard playing. Schecter Omen-6 is a more intermediate level offering that keeps a high level of quality at a more affordable price. At the entry level, there’s the Squier Bullet. Not only is it an affordable, quality basswood bodied guitar, but also a great option if you’re looking for a Strat type guitar with a bit more warmth. Alder Bodies Alder is more of a premium wood, making it more common in higher-end guitars. Alder is most commonly used in Fender guitars and can be found it a range of different models. For a vintage sound, or if you’re looking for something a little more jazz orientated, the Fender Player Telecaster is a great choice that comes at a pretty affordable price. The modern Fender sound is perhaps the best on display with the American Professional II series. If you’re more into the classic Strat sound in the vein of Clapton or Hendrix, then look no further than the Fender Player Stratocaster series. Poplar Bodies Poplar is becoming much more popular in cheaper, Asian made guitars, making it a fast-growing alternative for inexpensive entry level guitars. Most notable beginner guitars in this category are the Jackson Dinky and the Epiphone SG, but poplar can also be found in more low to mid-range guitars like the Squier Classic Vibe if you’re looking for a budget Strat style guitar. Key Points to Consider When Picking a Body Wood With all the similarities between basswood, alder and poplar, it’s important to remember that they also have their differences and things that you should keep in mind when choosing which guitar body wood to go for. Basswood Basswood, for example, is quite soft. This makes it easy to work with, but also makes it more susceptible to denting. Although basswood is fairly well-rounded, its highs aren’t as pronounced as alder or poplar, so you’ll want to pair it with something like a maple neck if you want a bit more brightness. Basswood is also not very resonant, so you’ll want some high-output pickups if you don’t want to push up the volume on your amp and pedals. Alder Alder has a nice and even frequency range, with some added brightness and bite. If you want to soften up the tone, a rosewood fretboard will help with that as well as with adding some more warmth to the tone. Overall, alder is an excellent wood with not a lot of draw backs. It is slightly denser, so be prepared to carry around a bit of extra weight. Poplar
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Read More »Poplar has a very neutral, almost flat tone. There is no real emphasis on the low, mid, or high frequencies in the sound. This makes poplar a fairly unexciting tonewood with no real dynamics. You’ll have to spice up poplar’s tone with pedals and amp settings. Poplar isn’t a bad sounding wood, just don’t expect a guitar made with poplar to stand out much on its own.
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