avengers63 Posted April 18, 2009 Report Share Posted April 18, 2009 I need some suggestions on which way to go. I'm in a long-term build. I'm taking the majority of the parts from the Avenger prototype and putting it to better use. Same shape, better bridge, home-made neck. The base is 1 1/4" - 1 3/8" goncalo alves. It's going to get a 1/2" - 3/4" cap which will be painted. I'm needing suggestions and input on what ti use for the cap and what to use for the neck. I'm wanting a balanced tone, leaning on the bright side. I THINK that goncalo alves is on the bright side, but that's based only on the feel & weight of the wood and a gut instinct. For the cap & neck, I'm thinking about maple & mahogany, but walnut is a possibility for the neck. The cap will be thick enough to effect the tone, so it has to be taken into consideration. I'm just not schooled enough in how the combinations effect the tone to be able to make the judgment call. Any help, input, or general opinions are appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotYou Posted April 18, 2009 Report Share Posted April 18, 2009 I'm building a few guitars right now, but one of them is walnut and Goncalo alves. If it's together soon enough, I'll let you know how it sounds. That combination seems to work well, though. Walnut has a pretty balanced sound by itself and Goncalo seems to be on the bright side (this is my first time working with it too). If you compare them by tap tuning, you'll see what I mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j. pierce Posted April 19, 2009 Report Share Posted April 19, 2009 My limited experience with Walnut has been very pleasant - a bit on the brighter side, without being shrill. A pleasure to work with, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjhalsey Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 This might help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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