Tulip Wood

[oggydoggy]

Hey,  
I just recently picked up a custom Essence with a tulip wood top and was wondering what type of tree it comes from?  
Does any one know. It sounds amazing with a walnut core, I would highly recommed it.  
Thanks  
-ed
 
(Message edited by oggydoggy on May 16, 2004)

[David Houck]

Xxxxxx. [edited out incorrect information]
 
By the way, in the other thread I meant to ask; with such a unique combination of woods, I'm guessing your bass has a fairly unique sound.  True?
 
(Message edited by davehouck on May 16, 2004)

[oggydoggy]

Dave,
Yeah I would say it has a fairly unique sound. I have only played a select few wood combos though, my SC was mahogony, and rosewood, my first Essence was maple, not as much mid-rangy as my SC, this bass has a Growl down low but still very clear. it's mids knock the wind out of you, and the highs cut extremely well. I really prefer   the maple+purpleheart neck, it gives such a clear tone. All in all with the signature electronics this is bass is the most versitile bass I have ever played. I am sure until I own a Series then I will change my mind.  
Best Wishes,
-Ed

[valvil]

Tulipwood is another member of the rosewood family . Good sounding wood, similar to its cousins coco bolo and rosewood; called dalbergia variabilis in latin, if I recall correctly. If I ever get an Alembic made with something other than coco bolo, it will probably be tulipwood.  
 
Valentino
 
(Message edited by valvil on May 16, 2004)

[David Houck]

Whoops!  I stand corrected.  Yesterday I hastily posted the first thing I found, a source that incorrectly showed Tulipwood as being Poplar (there is of course a tree called a Tulip Poplar).  
 
Here is an interesting article I just found:  
http://www.forumsamerica.com/site/features/feature.aspx?Forum=Crafts&ArticleCode=355
 
(Message edited by davehouck on May 16, 2004)