Yeah, this topic comes up a lot on the guitar forum where I spend the most time... of course, it is specifically a carbon fiber guitar sub-forum, so you know the preference there.
Frankly, they each have their attributes. Wood is traditional; carbon fiber is contemporary. Wood can be carved and put together piece by piece; carbon fiber is formed, generally in a mold. Wood is affected by temperature and humidity; carbon fiber isn't.
In the last few years, I have been all about the carbon fiber. Last week, it was determined that I could really use an update. A wood model that has served me for years is showing the wear: the main joint had loosened to the point where I began to doubt its structural integrity. I have others, so I was looking more for function; Joan was being swayed by style: decorated with flames and it folds!
She said, "You are going to have this for a while, so you might as well get something nice and not have to worry about replacing it."
I said, "Flames? You think those are necessary?" What can I say - she was very encouraging with the first carbon fiber guitar I bought because the fretboard had inlaid sharks as markers.
I relented.
Today, the new model arrived. It is pretty. The folding function may come in handy if I need to keep it compact when not in use. And the flames? Well, they are kinda cool. What I first noticed was the weight... or rather the lack of weight: it weighs substantially less than the wood one it is replacing. And it feels very sturdy... and sleek. I do like the look of the carbon fiber weave... and while the flames don't add to the function, it is an interesting style choice. Joan said, "It will be a conversation starter." Not that I am looking for that.
I was playing my Emerald X7 when FedEx dropped it off. No, this isn't made by Emerald, but it is functional and stylish...
I think I will be able to walk faster thanks to the flames. ;-)
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