What does "NATO" mean in regards to a guitar neck
I've saw some cheaper guitars with NATO necks, backs sides?
thanks Daryl |
From the internets:
Nato - Nato wood, also known as Eastern Mahogany, is a reliable, strong wood used on guitar necks. It is a value-priced wood used more for beginner instruments. However, it still embodies all of the properties of more commonly used mahogany Now like Daryl I'm curious what this means. Is it more prone to warping, does have a less rich sound than mahogony? Are there some fairly common guitars that use this wood? |
I have a thirty-four year old guitar with a NATO neck that is absolutely stable. It's not as pretty as mahogany, but it is plenty stable. The coloration reminds me of Spanish cedar.
Bob |
The old Yamaha Nylon I just reconditioned has the NATO neck
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Thanks for the info Bob Daryl |
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The forum itself...that type of elite rudeness is getting out of hand.
Keep in mind that fora are not static...different people contribute/visit at different times...so things said in the past are not always the best information. |
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I just bought a beginner uke made out of all nato wood...seems pretty stable to me thus far. I once read that it was quite similar to mahogany.
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Hello all.
There is a wood called Nyatoh. When I lived in Indonesia I remembered something about this type of wood. Though not spelled "NATO," perhaps it is close enough. Here is a link to a site about this type of wood in the furniture building context: http://www.teak-outdoor.com/about_nyatoh_wood.htm I hope that this little bit might shed some light. I didn't wan't to contribute unless I can "add" to the discussion. Respectfully submitted. |
Takamine uses Nato Wood in some of their line of guitars....
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Just when I start thinking I know about all the woods i find a thread like this... I love this forum! :D:D:D
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Richard |
Speaking of NATO, let's all make like Peacekeepers, eh? ;)
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