Eastern Maple-Mineral Streaks Question

[spoony]

I love what is affectionately sometimes referred to as character grade woods but when it comes to guitars I have to draw the line at spalted maple.

s

spalted maple.

s

 

[renderit]

I love what is affectionately sometimes referred to as character grade woods but when it comes to guitars I have to draw the line at spalted maple.

s
[FONT=&quot]
spalted maple.

s[/FONT]

Like my bass?

 

[AA00475Bassman]

Love that piece of wood Ren !!

 

[Patek]

Another idiot Fleck lover here...

if you’re going relic the flecks add to that battle scarred look, adds another dynamic to the patina. I think it looks killer. If I wanted perfection I’d turn to Collings or PRS private stock for one of their sterile characterless looking examples.

 

[renderit]

Another idiot Fleck lover here...

if you’re going relic the flecks add to that battle scarred look, adds another dynamic to the patina. I think it looks killer. If I wanted perfection I’d turn to Collings or PRS private stock for one of their sterile characterless looking examples.

Like this?

Or maybe this?

By the way...you understand the mineral flecking is growth in the wood, no? It is not from people right?

 

[renderit]

P.S. Just pokin' fun at absolutist statements. I have come to enjoy some mineral in pieces. I still back what Big Al said though. It was considered flawed wood back when they made these and there is no way around it.

I have come to enjoy flaws as I have more than most...

 

[AA00475Bassman]

You can back Al & this does not make him correct . IMO he does not know Schite about how wood was graded 58-60 we are talking luther lumber not furniture lumber . By the way Ren very nice Collings you really own some very nice guitars !!

 

[surfreak]

Labeling mineral flecks as "flaws" is very derogatory and discriminatory, it definitely hurts maple trees' feelings and self-confidence, and it creates an ideal that most maple trees will not be able to pursue in their lifetime.

More importantly, and to add insult to injury, you can only find out whether a piece of maple has mineral flecks once it is cut, so here again there is nothing that a tree can do, in terms of exposure to light, irrigation techniques, fertilization etc. to maximize its chances of flecklessness.

On behalf of ALL maple trees, flecked or not, leave those saplings alone.

 

[ourmaninthenorth]

I reckon if you took the streaks of this baby, the bugger'd sound like one of those there Telemecaster thingy's.

And that Gentlemen, will just not do.

Second grade timber? Good, it matches my second grade playing..a match indeed made in Heaven. :hank

:laugh2::laugh2:

 

[AA00475Bassman]

Heres a dead beat for you little flecks of curl stains Schit try to spot the top seem on this 07 R8 this is my favorite guitar . I call it LOVIE!!! [/IMG]

 

[spoony]

Like my bass?

You got me there. That is a beaut.

s

 

[JPP-1]

Afaic, anything that gives a top character is a positive. Some of the most iconic Les Pauls have have lots of character, both natural and man made. I like mineral flecks and streaks as they make a top more interesting. What I don't like are very symmetrical tops. Since the top flame is an aesthetic choice, it's really what the buyer likes.

 

[Patek]

By the way...you understand the mineral flecking is growth in the wood, no? It is not from people right?

Yes... I understand that

by battle scarred i mean it adds to that battle scarred look. Even though we all know it’s imperfections in the wood. I have some perfect quilt top suhrs, they look correct for those guitars as they are new. For LPs which are based on a 1950s model of which most were not perfect, that’s how I like my burst reissues. Full of flaws, cracks, fading and scars, like most of the originals floating around today

 

[JPP-1]

I like me those Character lines

 

[AA00475Bassman]

Love that color & figure looks Greg Martin CC 15

 

[JPP-1]

Love that color & figure looks Greg Martin CC 15

thanks bassman it's a 2018 R9 Brazilian but I did own a CC 15.

 

[AA00475Bassman]

So much vibe these 2018 Historics are killer once people get over Wilson & gang getting the boot I think they will start seeing how great these are !!

 

[Patek]

I like me those Character lines

pire heaven there!

 

[JPP-1]

pire heaven there!

Thanks Patek!

One of these days I have to get a real camera so I can take some better pictures. I just worry about venturing into digital photography lest I become afflicted with another gear hobby. Lol.

 

[jalguitarman]

Why not a flame maple pick with flecks. Would you call it a "Fleck-trum"???:laugh2::laugh2::laugh2: