Scooped – A darker tone, dominant on the lower and higher frequencies with a lack of mid-range.Crisp – A combination of articulate and bright.

Balanced – Does not emphasize a particular set of frequencies over another.

Bright – The higher frequencies are accentuated resulting in a ‘brighter tone’.

Boomy – A combination of bass punch with sustain.

Articulate – Clear sounding with good note separation.

Brittle – Loss of clarity, on the verge of distorting.

Smooth – Lacking harshness, providing a balanced response.Woody – Deep, lacking metallic sounding overtones.Luthiers use very deliberate terminology to describe the sounds they hear, much like a winemaker will use terms such as ‘bouquet’ and ‘flavor intensity’ to describe the quality of the wine they produce.Īs a result, the following terms are often used: What Makes An Acoustic Guitar Sound The Way It Does? In the following article we’re going to explore acoustic guitar tonewoods in-depth, and explain how wood’s characteristics such as density, hardness, and flexible strength influence the tone, volume, responsiveness, and projection of an acoustic guitar. Keep an eye on our used gear section for even deeper discounts that may show up occasionally - you might find the deal of a life time! Buy your next piece of used gear online at The Music Zoo or visit our New York showroom to shop today - we want to help you have a new 'used' guitar day.The term ‘ Tonewood‘ is used to describe wood used in the construction of stringed instruments, which are selected for their acoustic properties. We're passionate about re-homing pre-loved instruments. Plus, our in-house technicians make sure that all previously owned pieces are passed along to you ready to play with no issues!

We always stock used electrics, used acoustics, used bass guitars, and used amplifiers at every price point and for every type of player. Any used guitar can also be a great conversation piece, and doesn't have to be truly vintage to have it's own character.Īt The Music Zoo, we are proud of our extensive selection of used gear, from the every-day classics, to the rare vintage pieces and one-of-a-kind custom shop masterpieces. There's nothing quite like that first E chord strum on a vintage Martin dreadnought, or that first slap of an A chord on that vintage Les Paul Junior. A played-in instrument with settled and aged wood can provide not only visual character but tonal magic. Here you will find all of the used and vintage guitars for sale online at The Music Zoo! Aside from being easier on the wallet, there's often just something special about a used or vintage guitar.

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