Author Topic: Birch (Read 99 times)

funkyjazzjunky · « **on:** July 21, 2008, 11:41:28 AM »

The July COTM uses Birch in the neck.

What type of tone does Birch impart?

bassman10096 · « **Reply #1 on:** July 21, 2008, 03:15:24 PM »

Great question. Seems all Brown Basses have birch laminates (including mine). Not sure specifically what tone they impart. I'd say my neck is dominated by the larger mahogany pieces, but I never asked Mica what the theory was behind adding two birch lams around a central walnut lam (aside from looking incredibly cool and woody).
Bill

funkyjazzjunky · « **Reply #2 on:** July 22, 2008, 09:31:44 AM »

I love the look of Birch.

Does it add to the sustain?

How stable is birch in a bass neck?

bassman10096 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 22, 2008, 02:19:00 PM »

Apart from having wonderful sustain and (so far) stability in the neck of my BB, I have no idea how birch helps or hurts these things. But inquiring minds want to know...

David Houck · « **Reply #4 on:** July 26, 2008, 10:49:25 PM »

A quick google suggests that Birch is similar to Maple; not as bright; more mellow.

funkyjazzjunky · « **Reply #5 on:** July 28, 2008, 09:46:21 AM »

Thank you Dave