[The Bard Rocks]

I have as many maple necked guitars as I do mahogany. I also have one of Peruvian Walnut and another of curly ash. They all work well for me. The ash is heavier than the others. I feel the neck's contribution to the sound in an acoustic is minimal and other factors become more important in my view. Mahogany was traditionally used because it is relatively light. It is stable, was readily available and not particularly expensive (then). And it looks good and can be toned to complement other woods. It's a great choice for necks, but is one among several others which are potentially every bit as good.