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Is ebony, than rosewood, a better fretboard for soloing and getting a good metal tone. Also any opinion on string through the body bridges? Do they keep the guitar in tune better than other fixed bridges? Finally, 24.75 in neck vs 25.5. Advantages, disads?

I can't comment on the fretboard thing. However, I don't think the string-thru makes any difference in tuning stability. I prefer a 25.5quot; scale, as I like to detune, and also prefer the stiffer string feel. It's just one of those feel things


Originally Posted by usagiIs ebony, than rosewood, a better fretboard for soloing and getting a good metal tone. Also any opinion on string through the body bridges? Do they keep the guitar in tune better than other fixed bridges? Finally, 24.75 in neck vs 25.5. Advantages, disads?Rosewood VS Ebony...I can't say which is better for you. I prefer ebony over rosewood...I do not care for the feel of rosewood, I like the slick feel of ebony and maple better.

String through VS top loader tuning stability...I can't say about this...truth is with a good guitar, good tuners, a good nut, and a good set-up there should be no tuning problems. I do feel that String through gives more sustain, and IMO a more solid tone.

25.5 VS 24.75...the longer the scale the tighter the same guage strings will be at tension. Shorter scale guitars wil be quot;fasterquot; due to the frets being ever so slightly closer to each other. De-tuning is better on longer scales.


Originally Posted by the guy who invented fireRosewood VS Ebony...I can't say which is better for you. I prefer ebony over rosewood...I do not care for the feel of rosewood, I like the slick feel of ebony and maple better.

String through VS top loader tuning stability...I can't say about this...truth is with a good guitar, good tuners, a good nut, and a good set-up there should be no tuning problems. I do feel that String through gives more sustain, and IMO a more solid tone.

25.5 VS 24.75...the longer the scale the tighter the same guage strings will be at tension. Shorter scale guitars wil be quot;fasterquot; due to the frets being ever so slightly closer to each other. De-tuning is better on longer scales.

Yeah, what he said. To add one more thing, 25.5quot; gives a more defined edge to notes. With the same guage stings, 24.75quot; has a little bit more of a quot;loosequot; feel. Lately I've been using 10s on my 25.5quot; and 11s on my 24.75quot; guitars. They feel pretty close to each other.

In my experience, ebony is more dense. It has more of a quot;snapquot; to it, like maple but less pronounced.

I am a big fan of a the string-through bridge. IMO if you don't have a trem you may as well go that route. I have a stoptail too, but thinking in terms of energy transfer, it seems like the most sustain robbing desing out there. If your tuners are good, you stretch first, and you wrap the sting correctly you should have zero tuning problems.

I prefer rosewood, and 25.5quot; scale necks.Sprinter

ebony is generally used on guitars that don't get enough high end snap with rosewood or maple

I'd say for metal you'd need rosewood

just get a compressor for soloing


Originally Posted by drew_half_emptyebony is generally used on guitars that don't get enough high end snap with rosewood or maple

I'd say for metal you'd need rosewood

just get a compressor for soloingWHAT???


Originally Posted by drew_half_emptyebony is generally used on guitars that don't get enough high end snap with rosewood or maple

I'd say for metal you'd need rosewood

IMO ebony is a premium fretboard that has much of the quot;snapquot; and cosmetics of maple while having the durability and a smidge of the warmth of rosewood.

Every maple board I've played has quot;fit like a glove.quot; It's totally smooth, looks fantastic on a Strat-like body, is very responsive and snappy, and looks killer with a white pickguard -- it looks as if the neck is an extension of the pickguard. Just look at the 50th anniv Strat models to see what I mean.

Rosewood looks plain (usually -- there are many variations in rosewood.) But it also has a natural warmth and a slight texture to it. And sometimes when you're playing agressively (as in metal) that slight texture quot;feedbackquot; can feel really good. For metal applications I'd also agree that rosewood would be more suitable.

ebony feels hard and sounds bright and clear, rosewood feels softer and sounds warm and smooth,

comparing my strats(rosewood) with my jem(ebony)

hey drew, im digging the do. I have something similar, i like that rockabilly look.

For shredding, many players prefer Ebony- it's what many call 'fast' feeling. The notes tend to be crisper and more well defined. Rosewood sounds 'warmer' and has a more rounded tone to it.

String-thru body bridges transmit more string vibration into the body wood, so theoretically, you end up with more tone and sustain. Compare the anchor points to the two small pivots of say a Floyd Rose tremolo. More connection = more tone, simple as that. TonePros is a company that makes locking bridges (for stop/tune-o-matic setups) that supposedly add more tone. Not much difference in the tuning-holding capabilities IMO.

Shorter scale lengthed guitars will be easier to play- the strings don't have to be tightened as much as a longer scale guitar's. This makes bending, tapping, pull-offs, etc... easier. Longer scaled guitars tend to have a better sound, IMO. Perhaps that's due to the string vibrating more on a longer scale. For shredding, many players prefer the longer scale because it gives them more room on the neck for fancy maneuvers!

Thanks for all the info. This takes one more step out of the darkness.

i dont knwo about the scale both have its ups and downs, but for fingerboard woods, i like both.


Originally Posted by the guy who invented fireWHAT???

My thoughts exactly.

I've got ebony on my les paul, and it sounds WAY brighter than the rosewood on my strat. ebony is the way to go for tone!

plus, i think ebony looks cooler, nice and dark and sleek


Originally Posted by drew_half_emptyebony is generally used on guitars that don't get enough high end snap with rosewood or maple

I'd say for metal you'd need rosewood

just get a compressor for soloing???
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I like ebony more but I guess you have to take into account all the other woods and electronics in the guitar to make the right decision.