Re: Tonal Properties of Quilted Maple
I definitely appreciate the notion that builders are by far the biggest variable in defining the tone of an instrument. However, they're clearly limited by the type and quality of the woods they use. Otherwise one would be making the argument that "wood is wood, it's all the same". Not a builder myself, but I'm gotta believe that wood type plays a role in the final sound.
Would be great to hear some audio that compares mandolins from the same builder, same model, similar age, but built with different woods. Anyone know of anything like that out there?
Gilchrist F5 Mandolin #273, 1993, built for Tom Rozum
Apitius Vanguard F5 Custom Mandolin 2019
White Mandola (custom build, expected April, 2023)
Sumi Sullivan F-5 Mandolin 2003
Weber Diamondback Octave F-Style Mandolin 2014
Flatiron Cadet “Army-Navy” Flat Top Mandolin 1987
Martin HD-28V Guitar 2004
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