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FDP Forum / Fender Guitars: Stratocasters / Tell me why I need a maple neck Strat

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littleuch Contributing Member ********* Michigan T-boned and punctured	May 24th, 2012 04:39 AM   Edit   Profile   Print Topic   Search Topic If you like rosewood then you'll love maple because maple necks look, feel and sound 19.5x better. Its true, seriously.
StratQuebec Canada Patient people get what they want.	May 24th, 2012 06:56 AM   Edit   Profile   Print Topic   Search Topic Because any serious strat player plays both :-) And there's more: Strat necks are swappable !
5Strats Contributing Member ********** *** Edmond/OKC Axe Victim	May 24th, 2012 07:16 AM   Edit   Profile   Print Topic   Search Topic I strongly prefer rosewood fretboards, but even I own 2 maple fretboard Strats. (:oD ps - The main issue is the finish Fender uses on maple fretboards, not maple itself.
Twangmeister Contributing Member ***** E NC Top dog in a litter of mutts	May 24th, 2012 08:41 AM   Edit   Profile   Print Topic   Search Topic Variety. My favorite Strat was a 54-70. Of course it had a maple neck. My Teles have maple necks and get more playing time because the maple necks feel so good.
6L6 Contributing Member ********** *** Lago, CA Kick the tires, Light the fires!	May 24th, 2012 08:47 AM   Edit   Profile   Print Topic   Search Topic Because a maple board will allow you to achieve tones like "this guy's" Strat (a '59 in Fiesta Red): Hank Marvin at Work
sjerome Contributing Member ********** Upstate NY, USA Musical accident waiting to happen	May 24th, 2012 10:08 AM   Edit   Profile   Print Topic   Search Topic Never had the privilege of a rosewood neck on a Strat myself. I bought maple because my heroes seemed to play maple. Can't say I've ever found it to be any kind of a significant variable (I've had other guitars with rosewood fbs).
yellowrubberduck Contributing Member **** Vancouver, Canada	May 24th, 2012 10:24 AM   Edit   Profile   Print Topic   Search Topic you don't! rosewood is just better :)
mojohen New York "Time to get ready for the storm"	May 24th, 2012 11:46 AM   Edit   Profile   Print Topic   Search Topic I always preferred rosewood but, I fell in love with my V maple neck. The feel is outstanding, and also find the tone different. Better attack, with a clear breathy tone. Thats just my take. I'd honestly have one of each.
NoMonks USA Stardom, one receipt at a time.	May 24th, 2012 01:03 PM   Edit   Profile   Print Topic   Search Topic I'm thinking a black, '56 CS with the Big ol' V boat neck. Always wanted a Strat like that. Maybe gold hardware. Hrrrmmm.
Kestrel Contributing Member ***** The large print giveth & the small print taketh away	May 24th, 2012 02:23 PM   Edit   Profile   Print Topic   Search Topic My #1 reason for liking maple over rosewood: It's easier for my old eyes to see the tiny fret markers on the top side of the neck. Seriously! I find I can't see the white dot on rosewood as well as I can see the black dot on maple. So I stay in the right key and my tone is better.
telegib Canada	May 24th, 2012 07:06 PM   Edit   Profile   Print Topic   Search Topic We make up any excuse to buy another guitar. And now I am running out of excuses.
henrycat Contributing Member ********** * The Island, Canada He said he was a wit. He was half right.	May 24th, 2012 07:54 PM   Edit   Profile   Print Topic   Search Topic The notes on a maple neck seem to have more "snap" to them. It took me nine years to clue into this phenomenon, but it is for real.
LeePlaysBlues Australia Lee	May 25th, 2012 12:11 AM   Edit   Profile   Print Topic   Search Topic Because people will know you have taste and style... Know you are playing a REAL strat not a knock off And because blondes are more fun... seriously....
Fender65 The Netherlands	May 25th, 2012 12:50 AM   Edit   Profile   Print Topic   Search Topic Until yesterday all my Strats had maple necks and fingerboards. But I fell in love with a rosewood fingerboard Strat I saw in a guitar shop. Please tell me why I need this guitar?
jhawkr Contributing Member ********** ********* USA Final Four!	May 25th, 2012 04:43 AM   Edit   Profile   Print Topic   Search Topic You need both!
MLC Contributing Member ********** It's not just good.. ...it's good enough.	May 25th, 2012 07:20 AM   Edit   Profile   Print Topic   Search Topic Because the Jimmie Vaughan signature model has a maple neck and it's one of the most comfortable Strat necks Fender has EVER made. Go play one and tell me I'm wrong. (;^P)
Kestrel Contributing Member ***** If life gives you melons, you may be dyslexic	May 25th, 2012 09:03 AM   Edit   Profile   Print Topic   Search Topic "Please tell me why I need this guitar?" Decisions are emotional. We use logic to justify them. Your Id is fighting with your Superego. Surrender, my friend.
Winter California	May 25th, 2012 09:40 AM   Edit   Profile   Print Topic   Search Topic Because you can "play faster" runs with maple, why? not sure, just a fact. Try it, it's true.
smurph1 USA	May 25th, 2012 02:09 PM   Edit   Profile   Print Topic   Search Topic Because Maple Necks RAWK!!
bmeredith Contributing Member ***** USA Happiness is a warm tube amp	May 25th, 2012 08:31 PM   Edit   Profile   Print Topic   Search Topic "I'm thinking a black, '56 CS with the Big ol' V boat neck. Always wanted a Strat like that. Maybe gold hardware. Hrrrmmm." Now you're talkin'! I've got one of those (although white blonde instead of black) and I love it. A nice comfy soft V shape is an integral part of the quintessential maple neck Strat, IMO.

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