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Title: Non-Alembic Wood Query
Post by: eligilam on August 01, 2008, 04:24:47 AM

Hey gang,  My SC deluxe is my #1, but my Bee 7-string is my #2.  This club seems pretty good at wood identification, so I figured (pardon the pun) I'd ask for some help identifying the top wood on the Bee.  Thanks in advance for your info!  
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/449/54239.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/449/54240.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/449/54241.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/449/54242.jpg)

Title: Non-Alembic Wood Query
Post by: the_mule on August 01, 2008, 05:21:42 AM

My guess would be burl redwood, but the last picture makes me consider burl walnut as a very probable option.
 
Wilfred

Title: Non-Alembic Wood Query
Post by: white_cloud on August 01, 2008, 05:51:11 AM

Im 99% sure that top is Burl Walnut! I used to own a handbuilt bass with a figured top that was almost identical and it was most definitely burl Walnut
 
Nice bass, looks great! Bet it has a sweet tone!
 
John

Title: Non-Alembic Wood Query
Post by: eligilam on August 01, 2008, 06:05:52 AM

Thank you kindly!  Yep, the tone is pretty cool...180 degrees opposite the Alembic tone (real midsy and dark, with lots of quack).  It also has piezo's, which increases the tonic compexity by leaps and bounds.

Title: Non-Alembic Wood Query
Post by: 3rd_ray on August 01, 2008, 07:15:46 AM

I would ask the luthier... (http://www.beebasses.com/html/contact.html target=_blank)
 
There are a lot of burls that look similar. It's hard to tell from a picture.  
 
Mike