Solid spruce top classical guitar

1. Is solid spruce top good?
2. Is cedar or spruce better for classical guitar?
3. Is spruce a good tonewood?
4. Is spruce a good wood for guitars?

Is solid spruce top good?

Solid spruce tops are almost always way more responsive than a laminate spruce top, so yes, solid top is better. Laminate back and sides when done well can produce a very good sounding guitar, though many of us tend to look for solid woods.

Is cedar or spruce better for classical guitar?

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.

Is spruce a good tonewood?

Top Woods. Arguably the most common tonewood, Sitka Spruce is a well-rounded tonewood, one suited for many styles of playing. It's known for its tight grain pattern and its high stiffness and relative lightness, translating to a broad dynamic range that stands up well when strummed heartily.

Is spruce a good wood for guitars?

Spruce. This evergreen, found in northern temperate regions of the globe, is literally top choice: the ideal wood for the soundboard, or top, of an acoustic guitar. Its look — light in color, even in grain — is appealing though somewhat plain; what sets it apart is its beautiful tonal properties.