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