i'm seriously considering buying a jem, but i want to know the difference between the ebony and rosewood. why did they switch to rosewood?
2006-10-05 18:20:39 · 2 answers · asked by Vespertine 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
The differences can be merely cosmetic, but there is actually some tone change between woods. Rosewood tends to be slightly lighter in color than ebony. Rosewood's tonal properties, though, are different than ebony. Rosewood tends to sound slightly brighter than ebony, which holds a deeper tone (maple, which is almost white, has a bright tone). The reason why they sound somewhat different is the resonance (how they vibrate). The fretboard doesn't lend too much into the sound itself (that's the body's job.) Only those with very discerning ears can truly hear the slight difference between fretboard woods. Rosewood is also cheaper to manufacture than ebony, which in turn lowers the overall price of the guitar. You shouldn't worry about the fretboard too much, as it contributes a small role to the tone of the guitar.
2006-10-05 18:34:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
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What's the difference between the rosewood and ebony fretboard on the ibanez jem guitar?
i'm seriously considering buying a jem, but i want to know the difference between the ebony and rosewood. why did they switch to rosewood?
2015-08-07 07:46:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what sounds you what to get. (kindof a tradeoff)
Rosewood is a softer finish and usually (depending on the player) a surface that will allow more emotion in the strings. Ebony is a harder more durable surface causes a bit more
crisp sound.
Rose has more tone that you can control with your knobs.
Ebony has more crisp that sometimes takes more than you guitar to get more tone.
Generally, if you are a shredder, you may take the ebony.
If you really want to play all ends (and take care of your instrument) you might want to go with the Rose.
2006-10-05 18:39:56 · answer #4 · answered by capp 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
probably because ebony is expensive. its a great fingerboard wood, but so is rosewood, and its a lot cheaper. i wouldnt be worried though, if you like the guitar. many very expensive guitars have rosewood boards, including most les pauls
2006-10-05 18:34:03 · answer #5 · answered by lizardhead 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rosewood is cheaper than ebony.
2006-10-05 18:21:55 · answer #6 · answered by 15fsg546rge1rrheljh45hjr90459ty3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋