Does Guitar cabinet wood REALLY matter? Ultimate Tone Test! 8 narrow panel Tweed style cabs скачать в хорошем качестве

Does Guitar cabinet wood REALLY matter? Ultimate Tone Test! 8 narrow panel Tweed style cabs

In this video, I test eight self-built 1x12 cabinets made from different woods to find out whether the cabinet material affects the tone of a guitar amplifier. If you’re interested in all the DI tracks I recorded, here’s a link to download all 12 licks in 24-bit 48kHz: https://file.io/yt8wFRNsH9FL This is for those who’ve been asking! Background: I’m a carpenter inspired by the Fender Tweed Deluxe amps of the 1950s. These iconic amps were built from solid pine and are famous for their distinctive sound. For this test, I built: One cabinet from very old, well-aged pine (like the original Tweeds). Seven more cabinets from other types of wood [see list down below]. All cabinets have the same size and the same speaker. Amp Used: Realtone Tweed Killer Amp: A hand-wired boutique amp from Germany that authentically recreates the sound of vintage Tweeds. Test Method: Miking: Mid-side technique using a Lewitt LCT 440 Pure and an Audio-Technica AT4081. Room: Recorded in a rehearsal space with microphones placed two meters from the cabinets. Guitar Sounds: Pre-recorded DI tracks re-amped into the amplifier for consistency. Here are brief descriptions of each wood type and its common uses: 1. Solid Pine Description: Solid pine is a softwood known for being lightweight and easy to work with. It has a relatively open grain and a natural, rustic appearance. Common Uses: Used in a variety of furniture and construction applications, including cabinets, flooring, and framing. In guitar cabinets, it’s valued for its warm, resonant tone and vintage sound, particularly in classic Fender-style cabinets. 2. MDF (Medium-Density Fiberboard) Description: MDF is a dense, engineered wood made by breaking down softwood and hardwood fibers into a fine powder and then binding them with resin under heat and pressure. Common Uses: Often used in furniture construction, especially for budget-friendly items, speaker cabinets, and decorative paneling. While MDF is not as resonant as solid woods, it provides a clear, consistent sound and is often chosen for its smooth surface, which is great for painting. 3. Particle Board Description: Similar to MDF but made from larger wood chips and fibers, particle board is another engineered wood product. It’s less dense than MDF and typically cheaper. Common Uses: Commonly used in low-cost furniture, shelving, and flooring. In speaker cabinets, it’s often used for budget-friendly builds. It can be less durable and may produce a less full-bodied sound compared to denser materials. 4. Maritime Pine Description: Maritime pine is a type of softwood that grows along the Mediterranean coast. It has a tighter, more consistent grain than regular pine, which gives it slightly better durability. Common Uses: Used in construction, outdoor furniture, and shipbuilding due to its resistance to harsh conditions. In speaker cabinets, it is used for a slightly brighter tone compared to regular pine, with a unique blend of warmth and definition. 5. Birch Plywood Description: Birch plywood is made from thin layers of birch veneer glued together, with the grain running perpendicular to each layer for added strength. It is a hardwood plywood, offering great durability and stability. Common Uses: Widely used in furniture, cabinetry, and interior finishing. It’s also a popular choice for high-quality speaker cabinets due to its balanced sound and strength. 6. Printers Board Description: Printers board, also known as “pressboard,” is a recycled paperboard made from compressed layers of waste paper. It’s a dense, stiff material often used for packaging. Common Uses: While not common in speaker cabinets, printers board can be used for lightweight, economical builds in certain applications. It can affect sound more subtly, producing a flatter, less resonant tone than solid woods. 7. Paged Blockboard Description: Blockboard consists of a core of softwood strips (like pine) sandwiched between layers of veneer. This construction gives it strength and resistance to warping, similar to plywood but with a thicker core. Common Uses: Often used for heavy-duty doors, furniture, and large panel constructions. In speaker cabinets, it can provide a solid and reliable build with a more neutral, less resonant sound than solid woods. 8. Three-Layer Spruce Description: Three-layer spruce consists of three layers of wood, with a central layer of softer spruce and two outer layers of harder woods, which gives it strength and sound stability. Spruce itself is a light, strong, and flexible wood.