And Musicman :)
Funny how they can do it and Gibson can't without getting a real kicking
I think the difference is that Suhr and Music Man are offering roasted maple necks as an
alternative to regular maple; it looks attractive and they actually try to make it a selling point.
Whereas Gibson are using baked maple for fingerboards - as a
substitute for different, darker coloured woods like rosewood and ebony. It looks pasty, everyone knows they've been forced into it and their attempts to "sell" it are half-hearted.
I wonder how long it'll be before Warmoth start offering roasted maple necks?
.......
Back on topic, I hope Fender
aren't entering into a new CBS era. Yes, it's already a huge "corporate" organisation but at least their product is good.
