I dont a see, hear or feel a big difference tween ebony and rosewood.
Can someone explain how it is that the material of the fingerboard can affect the sound or tone? Just curious.
I wonder why Lignum Vitae is not used, maybe too hard?
You are right, the neck material on banjos does make a difference in the way a banjo sounds.I have some experience making banjos and I know the neck material does affect tone and sustain. The string creates vibrations at both ends, and the fingerboard is transmitting some of them. There's also the feel.
Because of the high oil content in Lignum Vitae, it doesn't glue very well.
Yes. I can't explain any sound difference but I really like the feel of ebony.Should I hold out for/order a uke with an ebony fretboard?
I think it's essential for a banjo but on nylon guitar it didn't seem to make a lot of difference.
Does it play better or sound better on a ukulele?
My 2 latest 'ukuleles have fretboards made from Lychee fruit wood light purplish brown in color, very dense wood and an interesting contrast from my Ebony, and Rosewood fretboard 'ukuleles.
at this point, its whatever looks better...