Fingerboard Wood

Hi guys,
Im buying a electric guitar and i have to choose between ROSEWOOD or MAPLE fingerboard. Which one do you think would be a better wood for the fingerboard :confused: ? Could you guys pls tell me more about the tone these 2 woods provide. Pls state your opinion on which one u think i should get. Lots of thanks.

I was actually wondering the same thing...

What kind of guitar is it for, and what wood is the rest of the guitar made from?

Originally Posted by: PRSplayaWhat kind of guitar is it for, and what wood is the rest of the guitar made from?

I assume it would be a fender stratocaster or telecaster as those are the only guitars that I've seen that come with the choice between maple and rosewood fretboards. (their body is made of alder, in case you didn't know)

the body could be typically made of ash, alder, poplar, or basswood. Most likely if it's a fender strat, it will be either ash or alder. In which case, either would be fine. The rosewood will roll off some of the highs causing a darker sound, but to an untrained ear, probably not noticeable enough to matter. It will mainly depend on look and feel. I love both. I like the look and feel of a good rosewood fretboard, because rosewood is an oily wood which makes it feel real smooth. I also like the feel of maple fretboards because they feel real solid and more articulate.

Originally Posted by: PRSplayathe body could be made of ash, alder, poplar, or basswood.

oh yeah, huh, I forgot about that...