In some premium guitars, roasted maple can be used, which makes the neck even less likely to be affected by swelling under humid conditions and can help the guitar stay in tune. But it is not only ...

The classic looks expand the Strat-inspired guitar’s empire, while previously rosewood-exclusive finishes make their way onto ...

For example, Joe Bonamassa has previously said he prefers Strats with maple fretboards, and even noted that “a rosewood ’board results in more of a Stevie Ray Vaughan-type sound”.

The difference that the choice of fretboard material actually makes is a hotly contested debate among guitar circles. While it's widely accepted that rosewood is softer and maple is snappier ...