Which laminate neck woods? - TalkBass.com
Apr 15, 2009 · (for instance, you can use a stripe of flame maple, even though flame maple is often less stable than straight grained wood.) - Blending characteristics of wood choices. This one is probably a little more of a gray area, but if you associate certain sounds with certain wood choices, laminating your neck gives you the chance to mix different ...
My home Torrefaction Experiment... - TalkBass.com
Feb 22, 2019 · Maple may also sit in a unique position by virtue of its composition and sugar content. So I won't say this is a process that any/all woods would benefit from: Actually this video is pretty terrible lol but you can see that the same factors will affect different woods differently. Perhaps this is not true torrefication, but it may still be viable.
Does Anyone Actually like Indian Laurel or Pau Ferro Fret Boards?
Jul 29, 2019 · EDIT: And I have used mineral oil on everything except maple. It does tend to darken them up a bit and give them a bit more luster. EDIT #2: This is the darkest Pau Ferro fretboard I've seen and I have it. Looks dark enough to pass my "does it look like rosewood" litmus test for me.
Finishing Wenge neck - oil & wax? | TalkBass.com
Mar 11, 2003 · A few weeks ago I got around to doing the neck via your method. Very satisfied with the results. Filled in the grain and the wood didnt feel like it lost its oily goodness. Debating about trying it on some maple guitar necks.
Quick Squier Classic Vibe '70s Precision Bass review and …
Aug 31, 2024 · Had the chance to spend some time with one of the current generation (2023) Squier Classic Vibe '70s Precision Basses, with the maple neck and walnut finish. Figured I would write a little review for those who may be curious about the model but unable to try one in person, and also share a few comparisons since I have also played several Fender ...
Jack Casady Bass Review - TalkBass.com
Jan 23, 2001 · mahogany. It's not as dense feeling as maple. Also, the warm sound indicates that it's not maple. I'd believe the bass player review. Also, a misprint in the Epiphone ad says "22 fret rosewood fingerboard"; It is rosewood, but mine is 20 frets. Another owner I spoke with said the same thing. As I said, this bass feels like a Gibson through and ...
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Maple Fretboard. Seymour Duncan... $470.00 16 watching Item Location Saskatoon Saskatchewan, Canada ...
Musicman Stingray Club, Part III! | TalkBass.com
Nov 3, 2003 · oh !@#$%!, that's a pretty hot classic!! I just about peed myself. lol If the 5-string version had a maple fretboard (to match my current 5HH of course!)..... to quote Van Wilder, I'd be all over it like a fat kid on a cupcake! Whew! And holy crap: only 50 4-strings/25 5-strings in the U.S.?! That active/passive thing is a nice feature for sure.
Fender American Ultra II series is here | TalkBass.com
Oct 15, 2024 · In the precision the sunburst and the white are maple, black and blue are ebony. All the combinations look great though. I have one like my avatar, the pearl color with maple neck and block inlays, and the blocks are a cool black pearloid which I greatly prefer to plain dots, but the Ultra II necks only have dots now.
Schecter Stargazer: New version? - TalkBass.com
Dec 23, 2003 · Schecter Stargazer 4 Bass in Gloss Black Features: Serial # IM24050149 Pickups: Schecter USA M25 (bridge) / J25 (neck) Neck: Maple Fretboard: Maple Body: Ash Weight: 7lbs 6.7oz Case: Not Included Need more info? …