I have another question that might spawn some interesting conversation. Sure, I can read much of this stuff and therories on the internet. But, I do like to get opinions from the forums too, if for nothing else but barbershop conversation.
How critical is the neck and fretboard materials in relation to tone? I know that the science of it, is sound vibrations resonate differently depending on density, and other natural properties of wood. But, doesn't the sound rely mostly on the transfer of those vibrations through the saddle, bridge and into the soundboard and then into the body chamber and out the sound hole?
I am sure the fretboard and neck does play a part, but how much of a part really? I think the materials of the saddle, bridge and top (also area of the sound board, and volume of the body cavity) are the most critical in relation to sound. Much more than the neck/fretboard materials.
How critical is the neck and fretboard materials in relation to tone? I know that the science of it, is sound vibrations resonate differently depending on density, and other natural properties of wood. But, doesn't the sound rely mostly on the transfer of those vibrations through the saddle, bridge and into the soundboard and then into the body chamber and out the sound hole?
I am sure the fretboard and neck does play a part, but how much of a part really? I think the materials of the saddle, bridge and top (also area of the sound board, and volume of the body cavity) are the most critical in relation to sound. Much more than the neck/fretboard materials.