Recent content by HiOctane

Regardless of all the little details, the bottom line is that this is a great guitar/amp combination! Sounds killer- hold on to it!

Preach on brother! I agree. Where there is a will there is a way, and there are luthiers who are making a go of things. But they are the exception, not the rule, and are at the top of their field. Ask any of them and they will tell you the money is in repairs, not building. Generally I would...

I did a search, but really couldn't find any significant discussion on this topic. Based on my reading, I'm thinking a walnut drop top/carved top on mahogany would be very similar tonally to maple/mahogany, but I'd like to hear from anyone that has experience with this combination.

I have found this to be very true. Korina is, in my opinion, an EXCELLENT tone wood. It is very similar - but not the same - as mahogany. It definitely has a fuller, less combed midrange than mahogany. This can also be perceived by some as "brighter." The Warmoth wood tone chart demonstrates...

Nice summary- I agree. I will reiterate/add that generally it is not a good wood for trans. finishes. But in terms of sound, really, it's pretty good.  I have had a lot of poplar guitars, and I would say that's it's VERY similar to alder- although it tends to be a bit heavier. It's like any...

Mahogany and korina (should be no tonal difference between white and black) are my two favorite body woods. They both sound great, but the slight differences have been well described here. I would sum it up VERY simply by saying korina has a bit more mids or more complex mids. Both sound great...