Topmusicanswers
- Do Cedar top guitars sound better with age?
- Is Cedar good for guitar tops?
- Is Cedar a good tonewood?
- What is the difference between cedar and spruce guitars?
Do Cedar top guitars sound better with age?
Cedar tends to get even better sounding with age, as do many woods. ... There are also "one wood" bodies, like all koa (pictured) or all maple guitars.
Is Cedar good for guitar tops?
Cedar, however, because it is less stiff - provides more sparkle and more nuance when played more softly. So essentially, cedar top acoustic guitars are the most ideal guitars for the person who plays fingerstyle, or plays with a pick using softer attacks on the strings.
Is Cedar a good tonewood?
Traditionally used on classical guitars, cedar is becoming increasingly common in steel-string instruments. It's a less dense wood than spruce, providing you with a slightly darker tone. Cedar tends to produce slightly richer overtones, and this results in a tone with less sparkle but more character.
What is the difference between cedar and spruce guitars?
Spruce guitars typically have a quite direct sound with a bell-like tone. They seem to be more clear, balanced and sometimes have more sustain. Cedar however, makes the guitar sound darker, warmer and generally fuller. ... Cedar always matures sooner than Spruce.
