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Alder
Lightweight, balanced tone with some emphasis on midrange, popular in many Fender electric guitars.
Mahogany
Dense and heavy wood, warm tone with rich low end and good sustain. Often used in Gibson guitars.
Maple
Hard and heavy, bright tone with good sustain, commonly used for necks and fretboards as well as the bodies of some guitars.
Rosewood
Dense and heavy, warm tone, typically used for fretboards, adds complexity to the guitar's tone.
Ash
Two varieties: Hard Ash with bright tone, and Swamp Ash with lighter weight and a sweet, resonant tone.
Basswood
Lightweight, soft wood, balanced tone with a bit more emphasis on low and mid frequencies.
Ebony
Very dense and hard, smooth and slick feel, bright tone with good sustain, often used for fretboards.
Koa
From Hawaii, dense wood with a warm but bright tone, midrange is pronounced; its tone matures with age and playing.
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