See Wood Uses, A gorgeous exotic wood with rich thick grain covering a range of colors and patterns. Some flat top bodies because of their shape and size are more difficult and expensive to bind. Mahogany is a fine grained wood with great musical properties. This classic offset-waist bass body shape features a wide array of wood, pickup, and bridge options. Because of its fine characteristics and lower price, Alder is our most popular wood and it grows all around us here in Washington State. You can expect big warm tones from rosewood with smooth high end roll off. Alder is used extensively for bodies because of its lighter weight (about four pounds for a Strat body) and its full sound. See Wood Uses, Quilted maple is a more rare form of figure occurring mostly in western maple. A modern-styled boutique body, designed to work with the Warmoth Gecko 5-String Wide neck. It's a medium weight wood. Merges the look and feel of a vintage P Bass with modern playability of a Deluxe 5-string. Under a gloss finish, the Birdseye takes on a 3D look for a beautiful visual appeal. It has a similar sound to hard maple but it tends not to be as bright. There are two very small drill holes in the top of the bass next to the volume and tone knobs. ?. Used by Rickenbacker for fretboards and Warwick for bodies. Due to the grey/green color, this wood is used mostly when solid color finishes are to be applied. Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh. See Wood Uses, We have two very different types of Ash: Northern Hard Ash and Swamp Ash (Southern Soft Ash). A modern-styled boutique body, designed to work with the Warmoth Gecko 5-String Small neck. Poplar is a closed grain wood that accepts finish well. And, do the pre-drilled holes line up Warmoth to Squire? The grain is easy to fill. This is an open grained wood. Black is the heart or bottom of the tree; white is from the outer and upper part of the tree. Thanks! Its weight varies somewhat from medium to heavy and is an excellent tone wood for bass bass bodies. Given the normal color and texture variations found in the Mahogany family most people can't easily distinguish one species from another. TalkBass utilizes technology from Skimlinks that may give us a small affiliate commission on purchases made via links on our site. Have a question? Swamp Ash is a prized wood for many reasons. Comes with a Gator hardshell case. Lightweight but stiff, the color is creamy white. See Wood Uses, Supplied quartersawn, this is the same wood used for acoustic bass tops. This body is in the heavy weight category so considering it as a hollow or chambered build is beneficial if you're weight conscious. There seems to be a recurring rumor that Birdseye Maple is unstable and not suited to bass necks. Don't even think about doing a "do-it-yourself" finish on this stuff. Alder has been the mainstay for Fender bodies for many years and its characteristic tone has been a part of some of the most enduring pieces of modern day contemporary music. As a result, the wood becomes somewhat lighter in weight, and more rigid. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. This is a heavy to medium weight wood that looks great with an oil finish or clear gloss! It is a very musical wood offering a very nice balance of brightness and warmth with a lot of pop. Supporting Members list unlimited gear with no listing fees in the Classifieds, get instant Keyword Alerts, and get Free Shipping at the TalkBass Store. For even more flame figure, AAA grade can be requested. Oil finishes are most popular on Wenge but you can also leave them unfinished as well. Koa is sometimes available in flame figure. Oil finishes or a clear gloss really compliment the reddish color and figure! This figure can vary from large, wide billows to tight small blisters. This is a closed-grain wood, but it can absorb a lot of finish. A Laminate Accent is a contrasting color of wood sandwiched between the Lam Top wood and body wood. Expect a smaller than normal edge radius on the top of the body. Pickups aremid-1990's, Seamore Duncan. See Wood Uses, Luxurious coloring and grain patterns are the earmarks of Walnut. Will my body or neck look like the picture? Though Limba is its true name, Korina is the name most bassists recognize for this wood. Modern styling, with a neck pocket that fits necks with Fender's vintage/original heel specs. Cut your own body shape, with or without pre-routed bridge, pickup, and control routs. This body features a unique top-rout pattern, which works with our 72 P Bass pickguard for a stylish look. Availability is limited or sporadic. In both tone and texture Korina is very similar to Mahogany with just a touch more highs. This is a popular wood for boutique bass builders and its tonal reputation is impressive. Fender Decals were added by the owner. This wood is a very nice choice for clear finishes. See Wood Uses, Western Maple grows all around us here in Washington state. A Masked Accent Line is created by masking off a line around the perimeter of the bass body during the finishing process. See Wood Uses, A tropical hardwood from the west coast of Africa with a very similar color to the Mahogany family though with a finer, more lustrous surface finish. This open grained wood is very heavy so it's primarily used as a bookmatched laminate top. As a bass neck, it provides bright midrange and a thick well defined bottom. Each piece of Spalted maple is quite unique. Binding is a decorative material applied to the edge of a body to to give it a classy look. The distinctive look tells you it's none other than Zebrawood! With an open grain texture like Rosewood, the sound is very similar to Maple; well balanced and tight. Weight wise this wood is pretty similar to Honduran Mahogany and African Mahogany (Khaya) with a specific gravity of .62 and weighing about 39 lbs per cubic foot (Honduran Mahogany is .54 - .64 specific gravity and 34 40 lbs per cubic foot, African Mahogany .54 - .59 specific gravity and 34 36 pounds per cubic foot). JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Slightly smaller than a full size J Bass body, for a lighter and more comfortable playing experience. A vintage-style slab body, with a neck pocket that fits modern P and J necks. It shows best in flat sawn wood. The tone is balanced with great mid presence and attack. A Strat body will normally weigh 5 lbs. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. This is not a good wood for clear finishes since there is little figure. I'm trying to find out if recently anyone has had experience with attempting to put a Warmoth Jazz neck on a Fender Squire Affinity PJ bass. MON - FRI 9AM TO 5PM PST This traditional offset body style fits 5-string deluxe necks, and features a great range of custom options. It is distinguished by its billowing cloud or even popcorn appearance. It appears that they are all Kosher, but.just wondering if someone has done this. I have been there, and I have measured my neck pocket on body, and neck that I removed. Alder's natural color is a light tan with little or no distinct grain lines. A 5-string version the Iceman shape, with a huge selection of customizable options. Whether using an oil finish or a deep clear gloss, the pleasing appeal of Walnut always delivers. Drop Top Binding is binding that follows the Forearm Contour shape on a body. See Wood Uses, Wenge features black and chocolate brown stripes. See Wood Uses, A very strong stiff wood used primarily for bass necks and in laminations. The color is white, but often has nasty green mineral streaks in it. We sometimes have 1-Piece wood options in stock that are not offered in the custom builders due to sporadic availability. These bodies dominate the heavy wood category with solid Strat bodies always weighing in at well over 6 lbs. The favorite tone wood of the Gibson brand name; associated with some of the most famous rock music of our time. Cut your own 5-string body shape, with or without pre-routed bridge, pickup, and control routs. The traditional straight-waist body style in 5-string version, with a huge range of customizable options. See Wood Uses, While there are several maple species that show the flame figure, the only one hard enough for making necks is Acer saccharum. It has bright tone with good bite and attack, but is not brittle like the harder woods can be. For Sale: Bass Guitar Strings and Accessories, The TB Bazaar: Gear For Sale from our Sponsors, For Sale: Double Bass Amps, Strings & Accessories, Wanted: Bass Guitars, Amps, and Accessories, Wanted: Double Basses, Amps & Accessories, (You must log in or sign up to reply here.). A Strat body will normally weigh under 5 lbs. Available for laminate tops only. Photos of the actual guitar, not stock photos. A traditional P-style body, designed to work with Warmoth's 30" or 32" Short Scale necks. (253) 845-0403, You have no items in your shopping cart. Its closed grain makes this wood easy to finish. Once the color is sprayed, the mask is removed, leaving a clear line. Sound-wise, Basswood has a nice, growley, warm tone with good mids. A modern body style, designed to work with Warmoth's 30" or 32" Short Scale necks. Gold Supporters see zero ads! This 5-string body works with our Deluxe 5 Slab 72 P Bass pickguard to create unique looking bass. The dark lines are created by fungal attack. Click here for more information on Laminate Accent Lines. Walnut is in the heavy weight category but it's not quite as heavy as hard maple. Will my body or neck look like the picture. There is a wide variety of sizes and shapes in the "eyes." A modern-styled boutique body, designed to work with the Warmoth Gecko 6-String neck. Please call and chat for more information 7 Old Solomons Island RdAnnapolis, MD 21401, Certified Brazilian Rosewood & Cocobolo Exporting. Spalt is difficult to finish as it soaks up a lot of finish. MON - FRI 9AM TO 5PM PST or more. There are wide ranges of color, striping, streaking, figure size, interval, etc. Tonality will be extremely similar to Mahoganies with the primary differences coming from the varied weights/densities within the species The grain design ranges from very small spots to very large spots which create its signature reptilian appearance. A head-turning shape that boasts a huge selection of wood, pickup and bridge rout options. Like walnut, this wood may be oiled, but generally will look its best sprayed clear. 1-piece bass bodies and Lam Tops are rare and exceptionally beautiful. This Jazz Bass was built with a Warmoth neck and body. Finishes can be a little difficult to apply with the oily nature of the wood. Its color is creamy, but it also tends to have heartwood featuring pink to brown tints. See Wood Uses, You may see where Zebrawood gets its name. Will my body or neck look like the picture. This wood needs a spray on type finish as opposed to an oil finish. A Lam Top is required. A 5-string version the Z Bass shape, with a huge selection of customizable options. (253) 845-0403. It is usually quartersawn to yield straight grain - similar to open grained Zebrawood, but black. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. You must have JavaScript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website. This process also transforms it from its normal creamy color to a deep caramel, and the bold grain patterns become even more accentuated and dark. See Wood Uses, Bright vivid red color which oxidizes to a warm brown with use. See Wood Uses, This is another standard body wood having been used by many companies over the years. Have a question? This retro offset body style is available top or rear routed, with a big range of wood and finish options. A vintage single-cut body style, with a rounded neck pocket that fits modern bass necks. Its weight generally runs about one half pound more than Alder. Part of the beauty of wood is the uniqueness of each piece. You must have JavaScript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website. It is quite soft, and does not take abuse well. Fits the Warmoth 30" scale Bass6 neck, and occupies the octave between standard guitar and bass. It is a fairly light weight wood which makes it easily distinguishable from Hard Ash. It is available only as thin bookmatched laminate tops on flat top solid bodies. Bodies made form Bubinga will be very heavy but will sustain for days. Over dark woods like Rosewood or Ebony it may appear almost black. Many of the 50's Fenders were made of Swamp Ash. If you have specific appearance expectations, please contact our Customer Support team by emailing sales@warmoth.com or calling (253) 845-0403 to determine availability and price. The tone is reputed to be most balanced with equal doses of lows, mids and highs. A traditional J-style body, designed to work with Warmoth's 30" or 32" Short Scale necks. Specifying construction as hollow or chambered build is always a good idea if you're weight conscious. Once the body is shaped and sanded, this thin layer forms a perfect line around the perimeter of the Laminate Top. We're here for your questions: 410-571-9660, For your consideration, Garrett Park Guitars Presents this Warmoth Jazz Bass. Warmoth offers body binding in five materials: Flat top bodies with square edges are the easiest to bind. Looks good with clear or transparent red finish. See Wood Uses, This is a lighter weight wood normally producing Strat bodies under 4 lbs. See Wood Uses, Roasted Swamp Ash is Swamp Ash that has been heat-treated to remove moisture and other impurities. This body fits a 25-1/2" Strat-style neck, and 34" P Bass-style neck. Korina is only suitable for neck stock, not fretboards. The tone is warm and full with good sustain. The grain pores are open and it takes a lot of finish to fill them up. Swamp Ash is our second most popular wood. This traditional straight-waist bass body features a huge range of pickup, bridge, and control routs. AAA grade means the wood will be a bit more figured than our standard. Its weight does offer plenty of sustain though. See Wood Uses, This very beautiful wood comes exclusively from Hawaii making supply very limited. This wood is soft and punky and is only used as a thin laminate bookmatched top on flat top bodies with binding. Tortoise binding is translucent and looks best over light woods. MON - FRI 9AM TO 5PM PST When used as a body its tone is similar to maple. The body is made with a beautiful combination of spalted and flamed maple. The edge treatments below are not binding, but serve a similar decorative purpose around the perimeter of the bass body. Are Sales of Amps and Cabs Slowing Down? See Wood Uses, Lacewood is imported from Australia. See Wood Uses, Birdseye is a type of figure found in Hard Maple. Will my body or neck look like the picture. Roasted Swamp Ash bodies retain the full-spectrum, slightly snappy tone that Swamp Ash is prized for. Modern styling, with a neck pocket that fits necks with Fender's Deluxe 5 heel specs. Koa has a warm sound similar to mahogany, but with a little more brightness. A vintage-style body with tummy and forearm contours, and a neck pocket that fits modern P and J necks. Add some to cart or login. I'd like to know if it fits, or if you need to do mod's. (253) 845-0403, You have no items in your shopping cart. Tonally, it is similar to Alder as well. Northern Hard Ash is very hard, heavy and dense. Have a question? Our pictures are for general reference only. When we have them they are typically offered in the In-Stock showcase. I did call them as well, and unfortunately, they couldn't give me a direct answer (yea or ney). and up. It looks awesome with a tobacco burst finish. Binding is not available on all body models. In body woods, it is not uncommon to see both white and black in the same board. Have a question? It is a medium to heavy weight wood with a Strat body averaging 5 lbs. Redwood is not suitable for hollow bodies. Occasionally we may have enough available to offer the option in the custom builders as well. See Wood Uses, This is a very busy looking wood usually with a lot of porosity and bark inclusions. A large beveled and edge and pointed horns define this bold body style. Discussion in 'Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]' started by Mickey Calhoun, Feb 1, 2019. A favorite tone wood for shredders in the 80s since its defined sound cuts through a mix well. When finished in clear the wood darkens even further, becoming quite brown. Add some to cart or login. You must have JavaScript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website. This type of maple works great with dye finishes. I have seen some mixed info on whether the Warmoth necks fit Squire Affinity P-bass bodies. Our flame (fiddle-back) and quilted bodies are Western Maple. You must have JavaScript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website. Indian Rosewood Tele bodies were made popular in the 70's by George Harrison of the Beatles. Thank you for your support! Specific Bass replacement bodies can be bound on both the front and back. Its density contributes to a bright tone and a long sustain which makes it very popular. Slightly smaller than a full size P Bass body, for a lighter and more comfortable playing experience. A traditional J body designed to work with Fender's Made-in-Mexico Standard 5-string necks. Thanks for the link. See Wood Uses, This wood is actually the product of a dead or decaying tree. See Wood Uses, Black and White Korina both come from the same tree. Hey! See Wood Uses, We use African Mahogany in our body production. These include: Please dont hesitate to contact us for availability if you would like a 1-Piece body in any of these woods. As with flame, quilted maple is most often used as a bookmatched top, but is sometimes available as 1-piece or 2-piece solid bodies. A different species of Flame Maple is used for body laminate tops. We only use this wood for bookmatched tops. Epoxy is used to fill all voids. Its light yellow-green color is unique and looks aged even though new. Makore can have a degree of figuring that enhances its appearance. A Lam Top is required. The grain is open and the color is creamy. Would you consider this overplaying the bass line? For bass this is heavy when compared to Swamp Ash and for this reason all three of these woods are much more popular when used as a chambered body. This body features an ultra-comfortable shape that first became popular in the 80's. Having made tens of thousands of Birdseye necks, we can assure you that it is no different in stability than plain maple. The tone is similar to Alder but the look is very exotic with a fish scale like brilliance under a gloss finish! MON - FRI 9AM TO 5PM PST Identical to plain Hard Maple, except for the highly prized flame figuring. A modern-styled boutique body, designed to work with the Warmoth Gecko 5-String Medium neck. Burl looks fantastic finished in a natural clear gloss or as a tobacco burst! See Wood Uses, We have a nice stash of interesting figured redwood. It looks good with a sunburst or a solid color finish. Lacewood looks best in the form of a bookmatched laminate top, but is also available for solid bodies. An offset hollowbody style, designed to work with Warmoth's 30" or 32" Short Scale necks. See Wood Uses. (253) 845-0403.