Guitar Body Woods, Do they matter in electric guitars? Options

[Matt23]

If you are playing an electric guitar then the pickups are picking up the vibrations of the strings. Does the wood of the guitar then make any difference to the sound of an amplified electric guitar. I have always thought the wood of the guitar was important but I can't actually think why it should make a difference as the pickups are picking up the vibrations and the wood is doing nothing. I wonder if there is any reason why the wood of the body on an electric guitar makes any difference when you are playing the guitar through an amp.

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Matt

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[sigma7]

Yes, even with a solid body guitar the type of wood is a factor. The heavier timbers have better sustain.
The different types of timber all have their own particular tone quality.
The type of timber used on the fingerboard will also influence the sound : maple, rosewood or ebony.

Sound preference is very personal so if you like your guitar and the way it sounds then don't worry what other people think.

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the type of wood allows the amount of string vibration, the magnetic ability, ect. Even though sometimes it might not effect much, there are differences.

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