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All the hardwoods I use are kiln dried and purchased from reputable major dealers. I get most of them locally, but a few special items (like quilted maple or burl tops) I get from good luthier suppliers in the NorthWest. I try to pick body topwoods that have interesting grain patterns.
CHECK OUT MY WOODS SPECIALS PAGE BY CLICKING HERE !
ASH: a good all around
performer. Medium weight, tho it can be heavy in larger basses.
For a lighter variety, see the Ultralite "swamp ash"
listed below. |
WALNUT: my
favorite. Good tone & resonance, looks great, and light -
medium weight |
CHERRY: people forget that Alder, used for years for guitars, was
popularized as a cheaper substitute for Cherry! With a good supply
of quality Cherry available, I say why not use the real thing? |
 MAPLE: firm and clear |
Sappele: The look of Mahogany with superior tone characteristics. |
 BOCOTE: Topcap : $75 Sandwich: $150 |
 Bubinga: (regular) TopCap: $35 Sandwich: $60 |
 Cocobolo : Topcap: $75 Sandwich: $150 |
 LACEWOOD : Topcap: $50 Sandwich: $100 |
 PURPLEHEART : Topcap: $50 Sandwich: $100 |
 ZEBRAWOOD :Topcap: $50 Sandwich: $100 |
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 Premium 5A quality flame or quilted maple top (¼") TOPCAP: $130 Sandwich: $260 ( note: if interested, ask about my bargain quilts ...less than 5A quality, but still a great appearance at a good cost savings. |
 ultralight "Swamp" ash add $85(price for entire body); a great lighter weight choice for larger bodies such as single-cut designs. |
 Macassar Ebony Topcap: $175 Sandwich: $300 |
 maple and other burls: check the specials page! please inquire |
Please remember to specify the core or back body wood desired when ordering an exotic wood option.
A hand applied gloss polyurethane finish is standard. A matte finish polyurethane is also available. I believe polyurethane offers the best environmental protection.
Also available is a hand rubbed polymerized Tung Oil. It deepens the coloration of the wood a little while accenting the grain and providing a nice protective layer. It soaks into the wood fibers and hardens, unlike sprayed-on lacquer coatings which can just sit on top of the wood surface.
For some woods that are suitable, a simple oil and wax finish is possible , similar to that used by Warwick or Tobias. Let me know if you want to consider this.
I do not currently do spray-on finishes like lacquer.
