Fretboards – Maple vs Rosewood vs Ebony

The endless battle between good and evil.

 

There are endless articles about the differences between them. If you are up to make your choice, let’s make it simple:

 

Maple:

Dense hardwood.

Crispy crunch attach.

Mid-high frequencies.

Maintenance is a challenge.

Looks awesome as it ages.

 

Rosewood:

Open grained wood.

Warm mellow attach.

Mid-low frequencies.  

Easy to maintain.

Looks awesome as it ages.

 

Ebony:

Open grained wood. Denser than rosewood.

It has qualities of the above.

 

Honestly speaking, there is no right or wrong in this decision. Perhaps this is not the answer that you are looking for, but if you can afford them all, totally worth it.

 

If you are a starter or a versatile musician, take your time to try all available options, play those as clean as you can in a decent volume (otherwise you won't feel the rock, right?). Build your own opinion around the sound you are trying to find.

 

Remember that in Lago & Urdaneta we are eager to help. If you want someone to discuss about the sound you are trying to build, don’t hesitate to contact us.