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03-23-2024, 04:30 PM
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For those who fancy Maple
Though I didn't set out on this track, I have ended up with to outstanding maple guitars-- a 6 and a 12 string. Before now, I thought maple instruments were simply for plugging it between your favorite rosewood or mahogany instruments. Now I have developed a new respect for this tone wood. Actually, starting to think of myself as a "Maple Guy".
Would love to hear other opinions, pro or con. Frank
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Santa Cruz D12-12 string, Ger. Maple/Ger. Spruce Froggy Bottom SJ12 Custom Spalted Maple/ Adirondack Goodall Standard Custom Amazon RW/Italian Spruce Emerald X-20 Custom SS Life's been good to me so far.... 
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03-23-2024, 04:33 PM
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I really think most of the 'sound' of a guitar comes from how it was built, and the techniques of the builder more so than the wood. IMO.
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03-23-2024, 04:37 PM
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I've got a maple Guild F55 that I adore... It sounds so nice and balanced. I also believe the un-braced laminated back is partially responsible for its amazing sound. I also have an '87 Taylor 610 that sounds particularly nice finger picked. I'm fortunate to have all the major "Food Groups" covered guitar tonewood wise.
Scott
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03-23-2024, 04:38 PM
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I have a 2006 Taylor GS6 that is 'big leaf maple' b/s and spruce top. It's old enough to have opened up so has some good bass response and just shimmers on the top end. I recall when playing it before buying thinking it sounded almost like a 12 string all by itself. I've referred to it as a 'poor mans J200" though it wasn't especially inexpensive!
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03-23-2024, 04:39 PM
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For those who fancy Maple
"Rosewood belongs on a wall panel..."
- James D'Aquisto
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03-23-2024, 05:04 PM
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Via Las Maple Threads
"I was country when country wasn't cool".... Sorta
https://www.acousticguitarforum.com/...d.php?t=589372
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03-23-2024, 05:31 PM
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I have a 2001 SCGC F model. Maple/German with Maple neck.....It is Bright, Rich, Articulate and just plain Jazzy.... it is a keeper.
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HFox Life is a journey...not a guided tour... Last edited by HFox; 03-23-2024 at 07:24 PM.
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03-23-2024, 06:22 PM
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I have heard many great Maple guitars. Unfortunately, I've never found one I would keep or own. My rule on Maple guitars is the same position I have with Koa, I would never buy one without playing it first because they can vary so much from one guitar to another.
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Don't get upset, it's just my experienced opinion, Steve
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03-23-2024, 06:40 PM
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My J200 has a beautiful tone, top to bottom. It is a special J200, as I have played quite a few of them, and though all were very good, this one is great.
A friend of mine has a late 70’s Guild G37 with maple back and sides, and that guitar sounds wonderful. I gravitate to it every time I’m at his house. It’s a great guitar. I’ve always liked maple. Last edited by TomB'sox; 03-24-2024 at 07:47 AM. Reason: It is quite easy to post pics as a charter member
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03-23-2024, 06:51 PM
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Took a couple minutes to load out of my iPad via AGF app. John Kinnaird Custom. It’s big. 16.25” LB. It is dearly cherished Cheers Paul
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03-23-2024, 06:57 PM
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Beautiful guitar!
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03-23-2024, 06:58 PM
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My new (4 months) J185 . I love it. Added pic using Tapatalk
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03-23-2024, 07:12 PM
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In the right hands, Maple is a fabulous tone wood…..Your Santa Cruz Maple 12 string sounds like a band of angels!
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03-23-2024, 07:16 PM
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I've had three maple b&s acoustic guitars, a Santa Cruz F (German spruce top), a Webber OM (Red Western Cedar top), and a Webber Roundbody (Sitka top - which I still have). I have liked each quite a bit.
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03-23-2024, 07:16 PM
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I own a 1982 Ibanez M330. All maple, top, sides and back. Definitely sounds different than a spruce top but I liked it. I've owned it for 42 years.
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