Mahogany vs korina

[riffpowers]

I'm just having a blast playing the korina jr.It just gets better and better, and the more I hear it back on practice recordings the more I like it.really raw, articulate sound, complex and versatile too, and paired with the matamp a pretty unique sound compared to what I hear in the other practise rooms I reckon.

For my next hamer I was thinking about an artist.I thought about getting a mahogany one, as that would be a little different from the korina jr, but then again it sounds so flippin awesome maybe I might enjoy a korina artist more??But then again that means I'll have 2 very similar guitars, maybe it would be better having something in mahogany as its a little different....

So, those of you with mahogany AND korina hamers, what do you think??!!

[Michael_]

If you got a Korina Artist with HBs, it probably wouldnt sound <i>that</i> much like a P90 jr, even though its the same wood. Use that as your excuse to get more Korina.

[BTMN]

Are ya sitting down? Korina Standard.

[black magic]

I have had both and I prefer Mahogany just for the fact it has a heavier rithym tone and more low/mids. Korina is kinda bright in my opinion. Jack.

[sw686blue]

I have had both and I prefer Mahogany just for the fact it has a heavier rithym tone and more low/mids. Korina is kinda bright in my opinion. Jack.

+1

[Sentinel]

I'm just sitting here with my Elite recording a new demo... I resonates (sustains) like crazy! I had to turn the compressor off completely!!

:-)

Would a korina guitar - like a korina special p90 - have the same kind of sustain like my Elite, or is it just brighter sounding?

[black magic]

It may sustain as long, but it will be brighter in tone. Heck, I even liked Alder(tone wise) over Korina. Jack.

[BCR Greg]

It may sustain as long, but it will be brighter in tone. Heck, I even liked Alder(tone wise) over Korina. Jack.

Blasphemy.

[DaveH]

To my ears, korina has much the same characteristics as mahogany. It has good bottom end, but the enhanced upper mids/highs give it a bit more clarity imo. Still, I like 'em both, but I lean to korina.

Btw, fck snakes AND alder!

[jwhitcomb3]

A couple of months back when I had to decide between selling either my Artist Mahogany P90 or my Artist Korina P90, I let the Mahogany one go. But I do have other guitars that are either all mahogany or mahogany topped with maple or spruce.

Don't spend too much time on this...you really can't lose with either.

-Jonathan

[NewAKowner]

No intent to pile on, but that is the first time I have ever seen or heard the word "alder" mentioned in the same sentence or context as "Korina". Guess it depends on what qualities one is seeking. Whether you decide on the Artist Mahogany or Korina, you will have a fantastic guitar that sounds beautiful & is a joy to play - you can't lose with Hamer.

[Brewmaster]

To my ears, korina has much the same characteristics as mahogany. It has good bottom end, but the enhanced upper mids/highs give it a bit more clarity imo. Still, I like 'em both, but I lean to korina.

Btw, fck snakes AND alder! 

That is what I have found to be true as well. We have all have different ways of describing tone but I agree with your choice of words and you put it better than I ever did. I didn't think of it as more upper mids and highs just in my venacular more high end clarity and pop.

Jack....Alder over Korina?

Korina and Mahogany are the ultimate guitar woods IMHO.

[riffpowers]

To my ears, korina has much the same characteristics as mahogany. It has good bottom end, but the enhanced upper mids/highs give it a bit more clarity imo. Still, I like 'em both, but I lean to korina.

Btw, fck snakes AND alder! 

That is what I have found to be true as well. We have all have different ways of describing tone but I agree with your choice of words and you put it better than I ever did. I didn't think of it as more upper mids and highs just in my venacular more high end clarity and pop.

Jack....Alder over Korina?

Korina and Mahogany are the ultimate guitar woods IMHO.

sorry brewmaster, I missed twhat you just said, I was distracted by your avatar!!

[SirDouglas]

while korina look beautyful it is also very tinny and high pitched in its tonal quality

mahog has a very low to mid range tone depending on wherethe wood coems from...

both actually sound very good depending on body shape and depth along with certin hollowed out points...

then again this is your choice... go with your gut..

Randy

[riffpowers]

Well, I think both sound equally great , hence the poll, but like most things in life, these things have a way of working themselves out, and as usual fate has intervened!!More of an update later.

[Guest Meshuggah]

Basswood Rulz!!

[KH Guitar Freak]

Btw, fck snakes AND alder!

BLASPHEMY!!!

[HSB0531]

My standard bass is mahogany & has good botttom & mids. I have several basses in ash & 1 in alder.

I don't care for the alder woods tone for bass. I like the midrange harmonics of ash.

Korina might be interesting for bass.

Sound might be a cross between ash & mahogany.

Midrange harmonics + full resonant lows & light weight?

Jim

[tomteriffic]

Basswood Rulz!!

On the right Strat, it sure does!

[Beergoblin]

I don't consider myself a Korina expert, but I have really fallen in love with my Korina Standard since getting it. I've had a few straight mahogany or mahogany w/maple cap styled guitars in the past, and the Korina takes what I liked about those and added a certain factor that they don't seem to have, particularly the top end.

It still retains the mids and low end of my other straight mahogany guitars, but adds a certain chimeness and crystal-esque top end that the mahogany just doesn't seem to have. I'm not sure if thats strictly due to the Korina itself, or the sum of the whole guitars parts just being kick ass and something special. Regardless, I'd like to get some more Korina down the road.