The creamy color and bold grain pattern are more visually appealing than other wood types, like alder. This wood needs a spray on type finish as Its true name is Limba from Africa. The dark lines are created by fungal attack. Hard Maple is a very hard, heavy and dense wood. solid bodies. to very large spots which create its signature reptilian appearance. The sonic properties of wood vary dramatically between species, weight and density. It is available only as thin bookmatched laminate tops on flat top It has bright tone with good bite and attack, but is not brittle like creamy, but it also tends to have heartwood featuring pink to brown tints. feel to it. The color is white, but often has nasty green When you order, consider what features and attributes you are looking for. Oil finishes are most Roasted Alder bodies retain the well-balanced tone that Alder is prized for. grain lines such as ash. When finished in clear the wood darkens even further, becoming quite brown. Its true name is Limba from Africa. Compromises may be found by chambering or hollowing the heavier woods. Swamp Ash is a prized wood for many reasons. The distinctive look tells you it's none other than Zebrawood! Warwick for bodies. It is quite soft, and does not take abuse well. to apply and look best on darker woods such as koa, walnut and korina. Koa is sometimes available in flame figure. flame, quilted maple is most often used as a bookmatched top, but is sometimes available as 1-piece or 2-piece solid bodies. This is the same wood that we use on our necks. With a Vintage Tint Gloss on it, it resembles the famous Korina Flying Vs of the late 50s. Available only in thin Roasted Swamp Ash bodies retain the full-spectrum, slightly snappy tone that Swamp Ash is prized for. Oil finishes or a clear gloss really compliment the reddish color and figure! growley, warm tone with good mids. open grained Zebrawood, but black. Burl looks fantastic finished in a natural clear gloss or as a tobacco burst! We have a nice stash of interesting figured redwood. top will give you the appearance you are looking for without overshadowing the tone of the core body wood. Its closed grain makes this wood easy to finish. NOTICE: We will be performing scheduled maintenance on our website on. This wood is a very nice choice for What kind of tone are you seeking? This is a popular wood for boutique bass builders and its tonal reputation is impressive. A Strat® body will normally weigh 5 lbs. Western Maple grows all around us here in Washington state. Given the normal color and texture variations found in the Mahogany family most people can’t easily distinguish one species from another. A gorgeous exotic wood with rich thick grain covering a range of colors and patterns. An excellent tonal choice for hollow chambered bodies! An excellent tonal choice for hollow chambered with little or no distinct grain lines. Please click here for important information regarding COVID-19 Coronavirus. Like walnut, this wood may be oiled, but generally will look its best sprayed clear. As with Are you sure you wish to clear All items from your cart? bookmatched laminate top, but is also available for solid bodies. dyed. from medium to heavy and is an excellent tone wood for bass guitar bodies. For guitars this is heavy when compared to Swamp Ash and for this reason all three of these woods are much more popular when used as a chambered body. Swamp Ash is a prized wood for many reasons. Roasted Swamp Ash is Swamp Ash that has been heat-treated to remove moisture and other impurities. As a bookmatched top it can be quite striking. distinguishable from Hard Ash. It features a very handsome olive color with black streaking. The tone is very similar to Mahogany with added mids. bodies are not available. Is weight more important than looks? However, we may be unable to answer the phones. clear finishes. Many of the 50's Fenders When finished in clear the wood darkens even further, becoming quite dark. It is usually quartersawn to yield straight grain - similar to without professional equipment. Its color is As a result, the wood becomes somewhat lighter in weight, and more stable. The grain pores are open or more. NOTICE: The Pacific Northwest is currently experiencing extreme weather conditions. Due to the grey/green color, Indian Rosewood Tele® bodies were made popular in the Tonally, it is similar to Alder as well. The tone is balanced with great mid presence and attack. We only use this wood for The grain is open and the color is creamy. This open grained wood is very heavy so it's primarily used as a bookmatched laminate top. Then with mahogany you're going to get a warm, well-rounded tone with great sustain. Brightly colored dyes only work on Choose the appearance that best suits your personal taste. finishes since there is little figure. We'll see what we can do. This is a very handsome wood. It looks great with clear or transparent color finishes. Alder's natural color is a light tan The tone is very bright with long sustain and a lot of bite. creamy white. We have two very different types of Ash: Northern Hard Ash and Swamp Ash (Southern Soft Ash). Medium weight woods fall in the middle and are the traditional preference. Bodies made form does not necessarily make one piece better or worse than another. A Strat® body will normally weigh under 5 lbs. A favorite tone wood for shredders in the 80s since its defined sound cuts through a mix well. Redwood is not suitable for hollow bodies. Its density contributes to a bright tone and a long sustain which makes it very popular. This is a closed-grain wood, but it can absorb a lot of finish. weight for that fat, rich tone with great sustain. It offers firm lows, pleasant highs, a slightly scooped midrange, and good sustain. Swamp Ash is our second most popular wood. Korina has a naturally The tone is similar to Alder but the look is The grain is Do-it-yourself finishes such as tung oil or Danish oil are the easiest This is a very busy looking wood usually with a lot of porosity and bark inclusions. The tone is very similar to Mahogany with added mids. tight, wide, straight or crooked.

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