Quote from: rv_bass on August 30, 2026, 06:20:48 AMBeautiful bass!  I believe cocobolo is a type of rosewood.

Thanks. Didn't know that. This is what AI says:
Yes, cocobolo is a true type of rosewood. It comes from trees in the Dalbergia genus, specifically the species Dalbergia retusa, making it a close cousin to other well-known rosewoods like Brazilian and East Indian rosewood

It does. I can't decide whether I should try and get it off once it arrives.

I've heard it can be a bear when it's been there that long.

Quote from: Nova Constellatio on August 30, 2026, 12:37:10 PMIt does. I can't decide whether I should try and get it off once it arrives.

I've heard it can be a bear when it's been there that long.

It is... acetone soak in a pie pan. It'll let go. 

I had a dead-mint Distillate fretless someone had left that stuff on for 30 years. I admired the extreme amount of loving care, but come on... it's brass.