Mahogany Tone Block

[Octavarius]

I've heard about a certain Mahogany tone block found on the 20th Anniversary Silhouette and the JP Prototype. Can someone explain to me what this is, where it's located and how it affects the sound?



Thanks for answering.

 

[stratovarious]

judging by the tonal characteristics of mahogany it would add some warmth?

 

[dago]

i believe that the block is down the center of the body, along with the pickups, bridge, etc. and i think it adds to the warmth of the guitar as stated above.

 

[Octavarius]

Cool.

Thanks for the replies, guys.

 

[Big Poppa]

Actually is starts in the neck pocket and continues just past the bridge...I looks like an absolute vodka bottle.....

It actaully enhances the mids.

 

[Octavarius]

Actually is starts in the neck pocket and continues just past the bridge...It looks like an absolute vodka bottle.....

It actaully enhances the mids.

Haha!

Awsome...

 

[tommyindelaware]

looks like its becomong legendary in some poplar circles .

Actually is starts in the neck pocket and continues just past the bridge...I looks like an absolute vodka bottle.....

It actaully enhances the mids.

 

[withmyshadow]

what's the thickness of the block?

 

[Big Poppa]

secret

 

[CudBucket]

Actually is starts in the neck pocket and continues just past the bridge...I looks like an absolute vodka bottle.....

It actaully enhances the mids.

Interesting. I'd have thought anything remotely like an Absolut Vodka bottle would enhance my Highs. BP you set'em up. I'll knock'em down.

Seriously though, I'm curious why it stops just past the bridge as opposed to just running through the whole body length. Funny. Somehow, I think I know what the answer is going to be.

 

[PeteDuBaldo]

I'd almost bet the answer to that one is "secret" too, Cud!

 

[lock-ny]

if the guitar has a trem then is the block almost routed out?

 

[roburado]

Interesting. I'd have thought anything remotely like an Absolut Vodka bottle would enhance my Highs. BP you set'em up. I'll knock'em down.

Absolute Tone, baby!

 

[CudBucket]

I'd almost bet the answer to that one is "secret" too, Cud!

Yeah, that's what I was getting at.

 

[dougiefresh]

Hope this isn't a dumb question - Can I request the tone block on the Axis I'm getting ready to order?
Thanks

 

[J-Nick]

Hope this isn't a dumb question - Can I request the tone block on the Axis I'm getting ready to order?
Thanks

It's not a dumb question but I'm pretty sure the answer to that is no...

Cheers!

 

[marqczy]

It's not a dumb question but I'm pretty sure the answer to that is no...

Cheers!

It is sad, I really wants one axis with mahagony too.

 

[Sigmunds Couch]

Giving EBMM their propensity to tinker with things, they might prototype an Axis with the DSMTB. If they like it, it might even become a production model.

If it happens, it happens. If not, well....there are those models that do have them.

 

[Spudmurphy]

I got a whole guitar made out of mahogany - does that count ?

 

[Quarter]

Giving EBMM their propensity to tinker with things, they might prototype an Axis with the DSMTB.

I'll bet they have or are prototyping every body they make with the DSMTB.
It will be interesting to see what the MM wizards come up with!
Winter NAMM is not far off