Author Topic: Non-Alembic Wood Query (Read 88 times)

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!

the_mule · « **Reply #1 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

white_cloud · « **Reply #2 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

eligilam · « **Reply #3 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.

3rd_ray · « **Reply #4 on:** August 01, 2008, 07:15:46 AM »

I would ask the luthier...

There are a lot of burls that look similar. It's hard to tell from a picture.

Mike

Author Topic: Non-Alembic Wood Query (Read 88 times)

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