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11-28-2023, 07:26 PM
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Macassar Ebony tonal properties
All things being equal, how would you describe the tonal properties of a Macassar Ebony B&S, paired with Italian Spruce. I know the builder is everything, but just generally speaking, how would you describe the tonal combination, especially in terms of the ratio of fundamentals to overtones (tending to be dry and fundamental prominent, or more resonant with strong overtones)? - Also (and relatedly) sustain? Responsiveness? Thanks much.
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11-28-2023, 08:11 PM
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I recently finished a Sitka and macassar ebony OM guitar. The first thing I noticed was a deep, extended, smooth bass, with the attack gaining a bit of percussiveness as you move into the midrange of the guitar. Nice treble, with a little bit of chime. Real nice sustain. Definitely in the rosewood side of things. Hopefully others will comment on the effect that the Italian spruce may lend, I've only built with Italian spruce once, and it was paired with north eastern black walnut on an OM style.
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11-28-2023, 08:43 PM
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I own and enjoy a big bodied guitar made of Macassar that’s topped with Adirondack. The top plays a huge part of course but I can say that the notes slowly decay in a lovely blanket of overtones and “reverby” depth. The back and side materials certainly play a part there. If you like rosewood I think you’ll likely be pleased with what ebony adds to the mix. It’s heavy - please keep that in mind - but it’s also beautiful stuff to behold.
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11-28-2023, 09:51 PM
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My Bamburg FSC guitar is Macassar Ebony/Carpathian Spruce. (15" lower bout). It is one of the most resonant guitars I own.....definitely on the rosewood side of things.
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11-28-2023, 11:09 PM
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Macassar ebony so I have read (and true with my Blanchard Mascassar Ebony/Swiss Spurce Bristlecone guitar) has a nicely defined and focused
lower frequency range. Even in this dropped tuning tune of mine that comes through https://dcoombsguitar.com/Temp/WhereTo.wav.
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11-29-2023, 09:30 AM
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From a more technical side (which I think is consistent with the experiences posted), ebony has higher damping than rosewoods, which may explain its focus and definition. I’ve also heard that the higher damping may have a greater effect on guitars designed with an active back vs more of a reflective back.
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11-29-2023, 09:45 AM
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12-07-2023, 11:44 AM
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