Agathis vs Basswood. In my first comment I really wasn't even giving basswood much consideration and was thinking more "alder vs ash". BB code is On. Posts: 9,851. I'm just ... By contrast, many hardwoods such as birch and alder will go from cheese to bone. HTML code is On. Generally, basswood grown in the Carolinas is not the quality for carving as basswood from the Northern states, ie Wisconsin and Mn. I'm going to be unconventional and say Basswood. Many Thanks in advance . Alder fits the rustic modern look which is prevalent in mountain and ski lodge design, while also growing in popularity within urban design. Basswood used for the guitar body on an Ibanez RG7. So, you could say Pine falls somewhere between basswood and alder with a beautifully dimensional, musical voice all its own. Tilia is a genus of about 30 species of trees or bushes, native throughout most of the temperate Northern Hemisphere. It is American basswood, I believe my rg2570 and 1527 are Japanese basswood since they are heavier and more middy. Messages: 2,673 Likes Received: 435. You may not post attachments. Jan 24, 2003. There is a wood hardness test called the Janka Hardness Test. if you hit "Search" on the blue bar at the top of the forum and enter "alder swamp ash basswood," you can find a world of discussion on this. Great prices – quality wood at the largest woodcarving show in the southeast. Olá ! It nails, screws, and glues fairly well and can be sanded, and stained, to a good, smooth finish. You may not edit your posts. I've been accused of having freakishly good hearing and I think I can hear a difference between basswood and alder, but there are so man variables such as pickups, pots, cable used, shielding, nut material, exact bridge design. Alder. Disscuss anything you want about wood! i like emg's or dimarzios. Sure, it's relatively inexpensive, but so is alder and ash too for that matter. code is On. This is a cheap "Legend" guitar which a guy sale in Thailand. Refbacks are On. Basswood and balsa wood are prized for their light weights, compared with most other commercially available wood varieties. I suggest that a ring-count is the most reliable indicator of conifer wood density. Wood Density Chart in (103 kg/m3) / (lb/ft3) We would require to evaluate the hardness of wood, as wood is used in various uses such as furnitures and other industrial uses. Em breve estarei postando a parte final do artigo sobre a influência da madeira, vamos aproveitar então para assistir esse vídeo postado por um guitarrista do Canadá, muito interessante para a retomada da discussão. With a fine grain similar to Ash, but with a more even grain pattern, its reddish-brown colouring tends to make it a good choice for a translucent finish, and it tends to have a reddish sheen when it is polished. I wouldn't hesitate to use basswood on even the most expensive bass one bit. Mahogany tone wood is a relatively heavy choice, and you’ll feel the weight of it more than Basswood, Alder and Ash around your shoulder. It is a very light and fairly soft wood, and it’s light in color, too, with minimal grain. Basswood vs Poplar? I guess I can see where basswood would be an interesting departure. Basswood. Trackbacks are On. Basswood vs Alder: Powerball: Ibanez JEM, UV, JS & Other Signature Models: 3: 03-03-2004 12:20 AM: Posting Rules You may post new threads. If it's an Alder body, I will buy it. Mahogany is a medium-hard wood and is used in some bass guitar bodies. It dries fairly rapidly with little distortion or degrade. I was thinking about exchanging my Jackson JDR 94 (Japanese) for an Alder equipped Jackson model , but I heard some tests online and I found the conclusion that Basswood , in spite of the … Although classified as a hardwood, alder is one of the softest of all hardwoods and is more commonly referred to as a semi-hardwood. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Nov 10, 2003 #1. Multiple woods vs. single woods. That was a costly learning experience. The Janka Wood Hardness Test. On a hardness scale, alder … What is the difference between these three types of woods in terms of tone, resonance etc? Alder. Please help me. Baswood VS Alder Body for Metal ... which one do you feel its better ?? Save. Vince S. Resident Former Bassist. "Now you see alder in very high-end places," says Miller. In the real world, other than choosing which wood to use for a custom guitar, you aren't really likely to see two identical guitars but with different woods used. Cedar vs Basswood 01-11-2019, 04:11 PM. Crafters favor both woods when both weight and workability are important. My new Duo Sonic (not to compare with Jeff's or anybody's strat) has a bit of a hollow tone in it compared to alder or ash. All basswoods are not created equal, my Jem DBK basswood sounds more like alder than any basswood I've ever played and takes an evo nicely. I have basswood & alder guitars and I really don't think there's too much of a difference between them other than the basswood tends to be a smidge lighter and the basswood seems slightly softer (i.e. My strat has an alder body, but my Ibanez grg120 has a basswood body. I has good articulation and yeilds a good crunch. Today, countless modern metal guitarists love basswood and it’s used by guitarists like John Petrucci of Dream Theater, Steve Vai (although he seems to have gravitated towards alder), Guthrie Govan, and Satriani on some of his JS series Ibanez. Today it is a bit more expensive of a wood, relatively, and isn’t as common. Basswood has gotten kind of a bad rep as a 'cheap' wood mostly because of speculators and bull-crap-talkers. Basswood is an incredibly good wood to use as a body (name calling aside!). Basswood grows well in temperate climates with deep soil and good moisture content. It has fairly high shrinkage but good dimensional stability when dry. As far as price goes, I haven't noticed a huge difference in the price of basswood vs. alder, (cheap) mahogany, (cheap) ash, or maple but that might just be the way prices are here. Basswood typically sits between mahogany and alder, the latter being lighter and brighter than agathis. However I feel like you get more of a progressive shred sound with basswood. happy hunting! These woods are commonly used for bass guitar bodies as they have very resonant qualities. What Kind of Wood Is Alder?. Softer woods include Alder, Swamp Ash and Basswood. Jzbass25, Jun 19, 2012 #11. bob123 Banned. Basswood vs. Agathis vs. Alder Discussion in 'Luthier's Corner' started by Vince S., Nov 10, 2003. I haven't gotten to play the ibanez because I got it for christmas and its supposed to be a surprise but I already saw it. Then again, my best guitar is made out of basswood too. The way many people describe the tonal difference between agathis and basswood is that agathis is “warmer”, which really just means a little darker but not by a whole lot. The tree is known as known as linden for the European species, and basswood for North American species. Alder vs Basswood: SColfax: Ibanez JEM, UV, JS & Other Signature Models: 20: 03-16-2010 04:22 PM: Basswood vs. Alder? Please tell me this strat. Also good pickups are must for basswood. What wood is better quality and which one will have a better sound? Sep 18, 2006 #3. Joined: Mar 3, 2003 Location: Kolly-forn-knee-ya bbkingking, May 15, 2012 #1. bbkingking New Member! Should I use Alder or Basswood for my body? In Britain and Ireland they are commonly called lime trees or lime bushes, although they are not closely related to the tree that produces the lime fruit. how do they differ.... and is basswood not as good as Mahogany, as commonly mentioned? Pingbacks are On. Basswood is bright, and doesnt color the sound much at all. Arrowhead Woodproducts, a Northern Mn company will be at the Charlotte Woodcarvers Show in February, 2021 with basswood for sale. [Archive] Alder vs. Basswood vs. Mahogany Archives. Ultimately, the wood has come a long way from its very humble beginnings. Smilies are On. You may post replies. But basswood is a good tonewood by any standards, and it has been used by many high-end makers with excellent results. Basswood machines well and is easy to work with hand tools, making it a premier carving wood. Messages: 5. ... Alder used to be very popular in the 1950s and 1960s, and many Fender guitars from that era are made from Alder. body is an Alder or Basswood? I have searched the "Alder vs. Poplar" topic numerous times over the years: Warmoth says it sounds like Alder USACG says it sounds like Alder and calls it "Poor-man's Alder- they make prototypes out of it). Swamp Ash The other, so called vintage wood, also began its usage in single coil, 25 1/2" scale length guitars during the early 50's. Joined: May 15, 2012 Alder tonewood is harvested mostly in Europe, ... Mahogany tonewood is a relatively heavy choice, and you’ll feel the weight of it more than basswood, alder and ash around your shoulder, though it’s not as dense as some brighter-sounding woods. Basswood vs Alder - Guitar Tonewood Comparison! Often it is found growing in small stands, but it is also commonly seen in urban areas, where it is planted near parks or along streets. Hey guys, finally decided that I'm going to build an Explorer, and was wondering a few things. 0le FUZZY Former Member. - might be easier to ding or indent if hit). Softer woods have a mellower, warmer tone. Re: Body wood: Poplar vs. Alder Not too many years ago I called and spoke to one of the Fender guys about the alder vs poplar issue....I was told that Fender went back to alder on the MIMs because poplar was costlier at that time over the alder...I don't own a poplar body and so can't opinion on alder vs poplar.My strats/Teles are either alder,ash,or basswood(MIJ) model..
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