Maple Tops, What do they add? |
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Oct 1 2014, 06:49 PM
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In the mid 90s Fender Japan used a technique called 'photo' flame.
http://xhefriguitars.com/page7.html This post has been edited by klasaine: Oct 1 2014, 06:49 PM -------------------- - Ken Lasaine
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Oct 2 2014, 02:13 AM
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Now that's a bit cheese IMHO. ESP is guilty of doing that on their cheaper guitars from what I gather. It's not a flame top but a sticker that's just shlacked on under two inches of clear coat. Sorta bobo.
QUOTE (klasaine @ Oct 1 2014, 01:49 PM)  In the mid 90s Fender Japan used a technique called 'photo' flame. http://xhefriguitars.com/page7.html |
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Oct 2 2014, 06:30 AM
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It was always advertised as such and did not affect the price at all ... at least with Fender.
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Oct 2 2014, 04:38 PM
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QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Oct 2 2014, 12:08 AM) I have no clue, but, one thing I know, is that I wouldn't go for a guitar that looks nice, but doesn't sound equally nice  Frankly, I think that's an investment that no company would do - an expensive looking guitar that sounds bad. So, maybe I am wrong here, but I sure can't see this happening  May I kindly direct you post # 26
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Oct 3 2014, 10:11 AM
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QUOTE (klasaine @ Oct 2 2014, 03:38 PM) May I kindly direct you post # 26 Thank you good Sir! I slipped this one it seems 
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That's what I meant 
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Oct 6 2014, 07:08 PM
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QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Oct 1 2014, 08:45 AM) Oooh, so that's what veneer means! Now I got it The thicker the top, the more impact it has on the tone - thus the more expensive the guitar. But anyway, I've seen that for instance, some mid range guitars - such as the PRS Zach Myers - have a pretty serious maple top - take a look: It's pretty solid, or at least that's how it looks to me.. It's common on Korean guitars to have a normal maple top, PLUS a figured veneer on top. So you get the tonal impact of a hunk of maple, as well as the looks of a highly figured top. It's easy to tell the difference - put it next to any USA PRS with a figured top and natural binding, and you can immediately see the flame/quilt figuring in the binding of the USA, while you won't see it on the SE (because it's not a full thickness figured maple top). -------------------- http://www.six-string-samurai.com - Gear reviews for the terminally GAS-afflicted.
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Oct 7 2014, 02:02 PM
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QUOTE (SixStringSamurai @ Oct 6 2014, 06:08 PM) It's common on Korean guitars to have a normal maple top, PLUS a figured veneer on top. So you get the tonal impact of a hunk of maple, as well as the looks of a highly figured top. It's easy to tell the difference - put it next to any USA PRS with a figured top and natural binding, and you can immediately see the flame/quilt figuring in the binding of the USA, while you won't see it on the SE (because it's not a full thickness figured maple top). I have the Myers and the Tremonti USA at my right side as I am writing this And frankly, they are two pieces of exquisite craftsmanship - it's pretty hard to judge I am amzed of how beautiful the Zach Myers really is and the sound is great as well. I have it home for a review and while at it, I did these pics for PRS as well: https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_fo...showtopic=53153PS: There's also a wallpaper with the Myers  It came out beautiful and I thought I'd share it with you guys as well! |
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Oct 8 2014, 06:42 PM
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Interesting - I stand corrected.
I did put a veneer top on that Jackson I was trying to refinish - and used (2) 50 pound bags of sand to apply it to the contour. 
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