TheAmbassador

I too wanted both. Got the Excellente a few months ago. It’s amazing! That ovangkol tonewood is equal to rosewood in its broad frequency response, without the midrange scoop of rosewood. Maple has limited to no response to lower frequencies, and higher response to highs. So it’s great for jumbos — like the J-200, to balance out the big bodies. I love the look of the Frontier. But I need more rosewood, mahogany and ovangkol for that bass response. Still might get it just for it’s sheer beauty. But the Excellente if you’re on the fence is a stellar sounding instrument.

FWIW, I too wanted both. Eventually got a decent deal on the Excellente a few months ago and it is amazing! That ovangkol wood has such a broad frequency spectrum, similar to rosewood. It’s so well balanced, deep bass great mids and crystal highs. Sounds fantastic. The Frontier I admit looks awesome. BUT it’s maple… and I own a lot of maple already… So still on the fence. If you’re gonna choose get the Excellente. Truly incredible instrument.